M21 Sniper Rifle — A Short History

The renowned M14 service rifle has a complex history: it was the U.S. military’s shortest-lived service rifle yet one of the longest in service. While its time as a standard-issue rifle for G.I.s was brief, its power and performance have ensured its continued use as a sniper and Designated Mark...

By Cory Ross •

A Summary History of Firearm Ammunition

Firearm ammunition has been a fundamental component of both the evolution of firearms and the progression of military, law enforcement, and civilian practices throughout history.

By Alan Chwick •

First M16 Rifles in the Vietnam War

In the late 1950s, there were basically two camps in the U.S. military on what the next service rifle should be — those who thought a service rifle should be made of wood and blued steel and wanted a modified version of the M1 Garand, and those who thought the future of the modern service ...

By Robert A. Sadowski •

Tactical Edge and Armor’s HIGHCOM Guardian Plate Promotion

Tactical Edge & Armor, a premier provider of individual armor and tactical gear options, is happy to announce the launch of the HIGHCOM Guardian Lightweight Steel Plate Promotion. This extraordinary deal offers Level III+ plates available to the public at a price that makes body armor afforda...

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