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FN’s FDE Tactical Carbine Shoots as Good as it Looks

FN’s FDE Tactical Carbine Shoots as Good as it Looks

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The FN 15 Tactical Carbine FDE P-LOK hasn’t garnered a lot of attention since its introduction a couple of years ago, and that’s a shame because this is one very well-conceived and executed rifle that you can buy at an affordable price.

CMP Announces '1911 Round 2' Orders Start in January 2021

CMP Announces ‘1911 Round 2’ Orders Start in January 2021

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The Civilian Marksmanship Program, or CMP, has announced a second batch of U.S. military surplus M1911 pistols for sale in 2021.

German Army Haenel Rifle Upgrade Halted Pending New Findings

German Army Haenel Rifle Upgrade Halted Pending New Findings

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The German military’s contract with C. G. Haenel to provide the Bundeswehr with new rifles is up in the air after the discovery of a possible patent conflict in Haenel’s design.

The Blue House Raid: From Sleeping with the Dead to Man of God

The Blue House Raid: From Sleeping with the Dead to Man of God

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In 1966 Kim Il-sung directed the formation of an elite assassination squad titled Unit 124. Comprised solely of commissioned officers from the Korean People’s Army, Unit 124 trained relentlessly for two years for a single mission.

From the SEALs to the Shark Tank: Bottle Breacher’s Eli Crane Talks Military, Business, and Sig’s MCX Rattler

From the SEALs to the Shark Tank: Bottle Breacher’s Eli Crane Talks Military, Business, and Sig’s MCX Rattler

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Eli Crane’s life has been full of failures and success. He sat down with GunsAmerica to tell us how he went from near-high school dropout to Navy SEAL to successful business owner.

Army Ups Contract for M249 SAW, Coast Guard Selects Glock 19 Gen5 MOS

Army Ups Contract for M249 SAW, Coast Guard Selects Glock 19 Gen5 MOS

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The U.S. Army is extending their contract with FN America for M249 SAW machine guns while the Coast Guard is adopting the Glock 19 for select users.

Underdog Haenel Lands German Army Contract, Heckler & Koch Responds

Underdog Haenel Lands German Army Contract, Heckler & Koch Responds

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The Bundeswehr has selected the MK 556 by C.G. Haenel as the successor to the G36 rifle currently in use by the German federal defense force.

Shooter Rughi: The Right Guy, The Right Place & the Glock 19

Shooter Rughi: The Right Guy, The Right Place & the Glock 19

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The security contractor did what we all hope we would do. He ran to the sound of gunfire, took charge of the chaos, and risked his own life to save others. His story is fraught with life lessons for armed Americans.

U.S. Army Buying Second Round of Mini Reconnaissance Drones

U.S. Army Buying Second Round of Mini Reconnaissance Drones

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The U.S. Army is buying another batch of nano-unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from FLIR Systems to the tune of $20.6 million.

Barrett Firearms Awarded DOD Contract for REC7 Rifles in 6mm ARC

Barrett Firearms Awarded DOD Contract for REC7 Rifles in 6mm ARC

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Barrett is working full-time to supply the military with REC7 rifles and after that the company will begin selling them on the commercial market.