This is how tabasco sauce made it in MREs
One of the highlights of an MRE is that little bottle of Tabasco sauce. How did it get there though? Today we find out.... Read more.
5 real guns that James Bond would use
The famous spy is well known for his high-tech gadgets and gizmos. But what guns would James Bond use in real life?... Read more.
Are smart bullets the future of precision warfare?
Smart bullets could very well be the future of precision warfare. Let's explore the three options currently on the market.... Read more.
This is why stocked handguns never achieved success
Stocked handguns were the predecessor to both the carbine and the SMG but they didn't achieve the same greatness.... Read more.
This is the story of the Australian Emu War of man vs beast
One time the Australian government decided to wage war against the emus, and thus the emu war began and well, it ended interestingly.... Read more.
These are 5 weird members of the M16 family
The M16 has served our country for decades and in numerous variations. Today we are looking at some oddballs in the M16 family.... Read more.
The GAU-5A – Why Air Force’s mini rifle works
The GAU-5A is the Air Force's latest rifle aimed to arm pilots in the event of an ejection over hostile area. Let's see why the GAU-5A works.... Read more.
How NATO killed the Personal Defense Weapon concept
NATO's internal politics led to the Personal Defense Weapon not finding widespread adoption. But PDWs are still used by some of the world's elites.... Read more.
The M855A1 – Is America’s new round a revolution in ballistics?
The new M855A1 promises to increase lethality without needing to rechamber or adopt a new rifle. But what makes it able to do that?... Read more.
Faustin Wirkus – The US Marine who became a king
Faustin Wirkus lived a romantic and adventurous life becoming an island's king while serving in the Marine Corps.... Read more.