What was once old, is new; dead is alive; and useless is required. It happens frequently in the gun industry. Such is the case with the new U.S. Army Sub Compact Weapon RFI (Request For Information). In this case, the Army is looking for a select-fire 9mm with a Picatinny rail. It can include suppressors, cleaning kits, […]
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U.S. Army Adopts Hollow Point Ammo With the M-17 and M-18
For decades, the American military has struggled with ways to improve handgun effectiveness while avoiding the bad press of using hollow point ammo (sometimes called “Dum dum” bullets). The Army has announced that the M-17 Modular Handgun System (MHS) will shoot hollow points in combat. A recent study by the Federal Bureau of Investigation concluded […]
This Is How the CMP Will Sell the Army’s Surplus M1911 Pistols
If you’re excited about the possibility of the U.S. Army transferring its surplus M1911 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program for sale to the general public but find yourself wondering exactly how this is all going to go down, a clearer picture is starting to emerge thanks to a recent CMP email update. The message starts off by stating […]
Loadout Room photo of the day | Rakkasans conquer mountain to provide overwatch
AFGHANISTAN U.S. Army Spc. Edward Exzabe, a sniper attached to Headquarters Platoon, Company B, 3rd Battalion, 187th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), scans the village of Sarwapan Tuy in the Sabari district, Nov. 7, 2012. Sniper teams are an important weapon in an infantry battalion’s arsenal as they can […]
Blue Force Gear® sponsors annual United States Army Special Operations Command Urban Assaulter challenge – Unveils long awaited MARCO™ Marking Stick Dispenser
POOLER, Ga., Sept. 20, 2017 – Blue Force Gear®, the designer and manufacturer of the world’s finest weapon slings and tactical equipment, will sponsor the United States Army Special Operations Command’s (USASOC) 2nd Annual Urban Assaulter Challenge slated for Monday, September 25, through Friday, September 29, at Fort Bragg, N.C. USASOC hosts this event so […]
The Army’s new combat helmet is up to 24 percent lighter
Soldiers will soon be wearing a helmet that’s up to 24 percent lighter than the current 15-year-old model, according to the Army. The Advanced Combat Helmet Generation II looks the same as the legacy ACH, but the new helmet is made from polyethylene instead of Kevlar, PEO Soldier experts told reporters during a media roundtable […]
New Army Jungle Boot Gives ‘Trench Foot’ the Boot
New Army Jungle Wear Gives ‘Trench Foot’ the Boot By C. Todd Lopez, Army News Service / Published March 3, 2017 The standard-issue combat boot that most soldiers wear today — the one most commonly worn in Iraq and Afghanistan — is great for sandy dunes, hot dry weather and asphalt. But it’s proven to […]
‘Third arm’ may lessen Soldier’s burden, increase lethality
‘Third arm’ may lessen Soldier’s burden, increase lethality By Sean Kimmons Army.mil Future ground troops may one day have a “third arm” device attached to their protective vests that will hold their weapon, lessening the weight on their arms and freeing up their hands for other tasks. Weighing less than 4 pounds, the body-worn weapon […]
U.S. Army Adopts Hollow Point Ammo With the M-17 and M-18
The U.S. Army’s decision to to adopt hollow point ammo is one based off of facts and performance. Find out why it took so long and what to expect next.