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Officials say the service has averted a shortage of rifle combat optic sights that was on track to affect new recruits.
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Marines Face Shortage of Rifle Optics for New Recruits at Boot Camp
The Marine Corps may run out of rifle combat optic sights for recruits to train with at Parris Island and other centers.
Army's New Marksmanship Qualification Test Ramps Up Difficulty
The new course will replace current marksmanship qualification course with one that requires soldiers to engage targets faste...
Infantry Wins Big in Marine Corps Budget Request
The Marine Corps is gearing up for a complex fight by adding infantry squad leaders, special operators and cyber Marines.
Here's How Much Has Been Made from the Sale of Surplus M1 Rifles to Civilians
The Civilian Marksmanship Program sells M1 rifles, many of which were used in World War II and the Korean War.
How to Get a Historic M1 Rifle and Other Military Surplus Weapons
The Civilian Marksmanship Program may have what you're looking for.
Gun Maker Calls Marines 'Crayon Eaters' in Viral Facebook Post
Marines love H&K's rifles, but do they love the company's sense of humor too?
FightLite Shows Off Belt-Fed AR-Style Uppers at SHOT Show 2019
The MCR is a version of the older ARES Shrike, a belt-fed 5.56mm AR-style light machine gun.
Israeli Firm Unveils Smartphone-Style Digital Rifle Sight
An Israeli company unveiled its next-generation digital rifle sight, designed to work more like a smartphone.
Daniel Defense Unveils First Customized Bolt Gun at SHOT 2019
Daniel Defense -- a well-known AR manufacturer -- recently made its first foray into the world of bolt-action rifles.
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