Discovering the Weapons Used in Basic Many types of weapons are used in the U.S. military, but in basic training, you’re required to be familiar with only a few.
Army Weapons Qualification Course Training to become a marksman lasts approximately 2-3 weeks and ends with qualification testing.
New M240 Machine Gun Suppressor Gets Rave Reviews from Army Maneuver in Test Other suppressors in past tests have not been able to stand up to the heat and roar produced by the 7.62mm M240.
The Army Is About to Get Improved Next Gen-Squad Weapons for Testing Textron Systems has a new batch of Next Generation Squad Weapon prototypes, featuring improvements from soldier tests.
The AK-47: Everything You Want to Know The AK-47 is the most widespread weapon in the world. It's also the most asked-about.
Can You Carry a Gun on a Military Base? Can military members and others carry a gun on a military base? Here's what you need to know.
Navy and Marine Corps to Ban Personal Firearms for Foreign Troops All international military students will have to sign agreements on the new rules or risk getting booted out of the U.S.
Here's Why It's a Good Thing the US Military Is Getting Rid of the M14 The M14 is one of the worst DMRs in history, and should have never been adopted by the military.
Magpul Unveils New Backpacker Stock for Ruger Pistol-Caliber Carbine Magpul's Nylon-polymer PC Backpacker Stock allows the barrel assembly to stow in a cutout on the bottom of the buttstock.
Feds Say Former Sergeant Posed as a Marine Officer to Help Friend Bring Guns into Haiti An affidavit says the Marine wore a uniform with the rank of captain, despite leaving active duty as a sergeant.
Soldier Dies on Fort Leonard Wood Rifle Range The Army identified the 18-year-old on Monday but has not provided details into the circumstances of his death.
Trump Celebrates West Point Alumni Group Canceling Award Ceremony to Honor Tom Hanks President Donald Trump celebrated news on Monday that an alumni group from West Point canceled an award ceremony set to honor...
Records Show the VA Failed to Treat a Father’s Common Infection. Now He’s Paying the Price. Anthony Walker always liked to think of himself as “the man.” He always liked to think of himself as “tough Tony.” But that...
South Koreans Feel Betrayed over Detainment of Hundreds of Workers at Plant Raid in Georgia South Korea’s foreign minister departed for the U.S. to finalize steps for the return of several hundred South Korean workers...
A Military Approach to Drug Busts Upends US Efforts and Raises Legal Questions The Trump administration has indicated more military strikes on drug targets could be coming, saying it is seeking to “wage...