From designs that use airplane parts to old classics and mysterious weapons from the East, these are seven combat shotguns to know about.
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Weapons used by both sides of World War II
HistoryWe all know the Hi-Power was used by both sides of World War II, but it was not the only weapon used in common by the Axis and Allies.
1959’s Future G.I. Concepts: How Close Were They?
GearI recently stumbled across an old image of an atomic age soldier with a messy caption describing the image as “Future G.I. Concepts, 1959.” Although I can’t seem to find the exact origin of this specific image, there are several color photos from Life magazine from way back when that show some of the gear […]
The commercial gear that could be the future of warfighting
GearThere’s a reasonable argument to be made that firearms technology has stalled ever so slightly in recent decades. Not much has changed. Ultimately, until a new propellent, projectile material, or cartridge design offers significant advantages over the current market, the stall will likely continue. However, that doesn’t mean that the technology around the gun can’t […]
When US bases need backup, this is who they call: FAST Marines
Marine CorpsThe Marine Corps is a small organization that does a good job of producing a united front. Marketing people call it consistent messaging, and the Corps has long made it a part of their communications strategy. It’s simple. Marines are Marines. There are no special Marines. While this narrative approach gives the Corps a consistent […]
