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The Glock 17 Gen 5: Building On a History of Success

The Glock 17 Gen 5: Building On a History of Success

Benjamin Kibbey · August 17, 2021

The granddaddy of all Glocks, the Glock 17 is still one of the most popular Glock models in its fifth generation.

The FN FAL – The Right Arm of the Free World

The FN FAL – The Right Arm of the Free World

Travis Pike · August 16, 2021

The FN FAL held nothing back and is the best battle rifle the world ever saw. This heavy hitter is rightfully known as the right arm of the free world.

The White Phosphorus Grenade – The Mozart of Incendiaries

The White Phosphorus Grenade – The Mozart of Incendiaries

Brandon Webb · August 15, 2021

The M34 white phosphorus grenade is a very cruel weapon capable of both burning off the oxygen in the air and the face of anyone nearby.

The Gerber MK II – A Historic Fighting Knife

The Gerber MK II – A Historic Fighting Knife

Travis Pike · August 14, 2021

The Gerber MK II is made for one thing: killing the enemy, whether they be terrorists, communists, or any other opponents of democracy.

The Top 5 John Wick Guns – What the Baba Yaga Packs

The Top 5 John Wick Guns – What the Baba Yaga Packs

Travis Pike · August 13, 2021

The titular assassin and his huge arsenal changed action movies. So, today we present you with our picks for the top 5 John Wick guns.

5 Reasons the M1014 Joint Service Shotgun Rules

5 Reasons the M1014 Joint Service Shotgun Rules

Travis Pike · August 11, 2021

The M1014 Joint Service Shotgun is what happens when you put Marines in charge of choosing a new service-wide weapon.

338 Lapua: A Navy SEAL Sniper Explains the Space X of Sniper Rounds

338 Lapua: A Navy SEAL Sniper Explains the Space X of Sniper Rounds

Brandon Webb · August 10, 2021

Despite not been widely adopted by the military and law enforcement the 338 Lapua is a great round and one of the best that I’ve shot.

The RPK – The Soviet Infantry Automatic Rifle

The RPK – The Soviet Infantry Automatic Rifle

Travis Pike · August 8, 2021

The RPK is the Soviet answer to an automatic squad weapon. It predates the Infantry Automatic rifle and exemplifies the squad weapon’s design.

5 Reasons Why the M3 Grease Gun Was Better Than the Thompson

5 Reasons Why the M3 Grease Gun Was Better Than the Thompson

Travis Pike · August 7, 2021

The M3 and M3A1 Grease Guns don’t get a lot of love, but today we are going to tell you why they were better than the Tommy gun.

The Right Knife and Flashlight Can Save Your Life

The Right Knife and Flashlight Can Save Your Life

Sean Spoonts · August 6, 2021

It might be several minutes before emergency services will arrive to help you.  What do you do till they arrive?

The XM8: Dissecting the Futuristic Tactical Tuna

The XM8: Dissecting the Futuristic Tactical Tuna

Travis Pike · August 5, 2021

The XM8 is one of three tactical tuna’s that have hit the rifle world. And it’s the only one without an official civilian release.

The M-84 Flash Bang Grenade Is a Real Stunner

The M-84 Flash Bang Grenade Is a Real Stunner

Brandon Webb · August 2, 2021

A favorite in vessel-boarding missions, the M-84 flash bang grenade will send you buying hearing aid faster than a Metallica concert.

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