The SCAR Mk16 is a modern and outstanding rifle even though it wasn’t what SOCOM needed at the time.
Stop That Tank! This is how Disney contributed to World War II
FeaturedDuring World War II, most segments of American society contributed to the war effort and this includes the entertainment world as evidenced by the film Stop That Tank! that Walt Disney produced for the Canadian military. The film, which was a collaboration between Walt Disney and the Canadian Department of National Defence, aimed to teach […]
These are the 5 most underrated US military weapons
FeaturedFrom a rifle way ahead of its time to a revolver that served for nearly a century these are the 5 most underrated weapons of the U.S. military.
The truth behind the mysterious M1903 Air Service Rifle
GearThe purpose of the Springfield M1903 Air Service rifle was cloaked in mystery that had led to many theories. Now it has been solved.
7 great hunting weapons chosen by the US military
GearThe military also has a long tradition of adopting hunting weapons and seven of them have left their mark over the decades.
These are 3 of the weirdest anti-armor weapons
GearTaking out tanks as a grunt is tough and it means you have to be creative. These three anti-armor weapons provided some of the most creative ways to do so.
The RAW, aka the Rifleman’s Assault Weapon, was the deadliest bowling ball ever created
Weapon SystemsThe RAW, or rifleman’s assault weapon could have brought enhanced firepower to the rifle squad. But it was never adopted.
The M202 FLASH – A deadly rocket-propelled flamethrower
GearThe M202 FLASH is a rocket-propelled flamethrower (yes, you read that right) and possibly the only selective fire, man-portable rocket launcher.
What are rifle grenades and are they still relevant?
GearRifle grenades were the infantry’s first experimentation with organic grenade launchers and indirect firepower at the squad level.
The reliable Czech Bren rifles – Service rifles from around the world
GearThe Czech-designed Bren 805 and Bren 2 are modern, modular rifles that have become quite popular and will continue to serve in the future.
