As the introduction of the SIG M250 potentially opens a new chapter in the U.S. Army's squad automatic weapon story, or more accurately, the GPMG role, it is worth looking back at the excitement around the M249 when it was adopted. The U.S. Army type-classified the M249 on February 1, 1982, ...
Joseph Johnson’s 2015 marijuana-cultivation conviction left him barred from possessing firearms or ammunition. NRA, FPC and SAF are asking the Supreme Court to hear his challenge, arguing that Founding-era history does not support permanently disarming peaceable Americans.
The Justice Department has expanded its San Jose lawsuit to challenge mandatory gun-owner insurance, alongside the city’s $1,591 carry-permit fee and psychological testing. DOJ argues that an earlier ruling protecting the insurance mandate cannot stand under the Supreme Court’s Second Amendme...
Full Metal Jacket will open its pre-order books on Friday at Noon (EDT) for their Black-Ops Kandahar Afghan Plate Carrier reproduction. Launch edition will retail for $129.99 and further restocks will be $150. Preorders should ship in 2-3 weeks from the order. Initial launch will be limited to 10...
6.5mm shooters have something to celebrate. The COMP 6.5 series of suppressors is optimized for competition use. They are in stock and ready to order today.
Editor’s Note: This piece was crafting as a special retro-style “mini-magazine” within the Winter 2026 print issue of The Armory Life. We styled it to look as though it had been published back when the author was a young teenager poring over his collection of Springfield Armory catalogs. Yo...
Rep. Kevin Mullin wants certain airguns classified as firearms under federal law. Garrett’s Law would expand ATF authority, bringing another category of arms under Washington’s gun-control machinery.
PSA cut the Ruger RXM 4" 9mm OD Green with a factory Aimpoint COA to $629.99 from $883.99. Closed-emitter 3.5 MOA dot, tritium co-witness sights, Magpul grip. In stock.