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A soldier aims down the sights of an upgraded L85A2 rifle during an operation in the desert, showcasing the SA80's modern enhancements for combat readiness.

The SA80 – The World’s Worst Small Arms Family

Firearms Oct 13
This AR-15, equipped with a tactical stock, red dot optic, and paired with Magpul PMAGs, stands ready as a reliable cornerstone for home defense, blending lightweight agility with precision firepower.

Marine Machine Gunner Shows You How To Set Up an AR-15 for Home Defense

Firearms Sep 23
A soldier crouches in the tall grass, gripping his M14 rifle during a patrol in the Vietnam War, embodying the challenges of using this heavy and often unreliable weapon in the harsh jungle terrain.

Former Marine Explains Why the M14 Was a Battlefield Failure

Firearms Sep 12
The Blue Force Gear Ten-Speed M4 Chest Rig is one of the best on the market.

The Blue Force Gear Ten Speed M4 Chest Rig – Quality Gear at a Good Price

Gear Jan 05
The Norris sneaker from 5.11 is good to go in just about any situation from a night on the town to a day in the field.

From Bar Hopping to Barnyard Workouts: Testing the Versatility of 5.11 Norris Sneakers

Gear Reviews Dec 20
M134 Minigun – Old Painless Lives and Fires

M134 Minigun – Old Painless Lives and Fires

Firearms Nov 27
A U.S. soldier uses a flamethrower in Vietnam.

The Brutal Reality of the Flamethrower and the Men Who Carried It

Firearms Technology Nov 24
(Marvel)

Marvel’s Spec-Ops Community – These Are the 5 Best Operators in the MCU

Entertainment Nov 17
(Courtesy of author)

The CMMG FourSix – The Personal-Defense Weapon Comes Home

Firearms Nov 16
(Playstation)

Button Smashers – The 5 Best Tom Clancy Games

Entertainment Nov 13
Marines hone their close-quarters combat skills with shotguns.

America’s Military Shotguns – The 5 Shotguns in the Armory

Firearms Nov 12
(U.S. Army)

The M26 MASS – A New Generation of Underbarrel Shotgun

Firearms Nov 10
The Robinson Arms XCR (armimilitari.it/wordpress/robinson-armament-xcr/robinson_xcr-13/)

The 5 Best AR 15 Alternatives – Going Pow in 5.56

Firearms Technology Nov 02
Threat Weapons – 9 Bad Guy Guns You Should Know

Threat Weapons – 9 Bad Guy Guns You Should Know

Firearms Oct 31
(Courtesy of author)

The Holosun AEMS – A New Red-Dot Sight

Optics and Sights Oct 30
(Courtesy of Classic Firearms)

The Origin 12 From Fostech – A Primo Shotgun

Firearms Technology Oct 29
(Courtesy of author)

The Cloud Defensive Rein Micro – Light It Up

Weapon Lights Oct 28
(Fox Nation Outdoors)

Fox Nation Outdoors – A New Spin on Outdoor TV

Entertainment Oct 26
(Recoil Tv via Winchester)

The 350 Legend – Big Bore AR Calibers Part III

Gear Oct 26
The 450 Bushmaster – Big Bore AR Calibers Part II

The 450 Bushmaster – Big Bore AR Calibers Part II

Hunting Gear Oct 25