
The IA2 Rifle Family from IMBEL
ABOVE: This early (circa 2008-2009) 5.56x45mm IA2 prototype was fitted with a longer (480mm) barrel. The gun’s overall length of 990mm was reduced to 753mm with... Read more.

International Legal Affairs: V10N2
Congressional Notification This column regularly discusses the workings and implications of the International Trade in Arms Regulations, or ITAR. News stories regarding... Read more.

Product Special: V10N2
Sniper, CQB, and Handgun optics NIGHTFORCE OPTICS NX8 1-8×24 F1 Designed for short- to medium-range shooting, the compact, first focal plane NX8 1-8×24... Read more.

Enhancing Lethality: Precision Rifle Technology Developments
ABOVE: The MRAD.338 LapMag from Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc. is the new sniper rifle for the Norwegian Armed Forces. The spotter has a 20-60×72 spotting... Read more.

New Products: V10N2
KINETIC DEVELOPMENT GROUP Optics Hub The KDG Optics Hub is a lightweight, rugged aluminum housing for your favorite spotting scope. Unlike other products on the... Read more.

FMR Unique RS1 7.62 x 51 NATO: The French Civil Precision Rifle
ABOVE: FMR Unique RS1 Commando Introduction We tested a French rifle (match barrel, bolt, action, beam) designed for the civilian market and produced under the 94... Read more.

DSEI Lives Up to Its Billing
ABOVE: “Gladiator” is a modular high-tech harness training system developed for realistic training of special units, combat troops and police. It allows the... Read more.

Dispatches: V10N1
Swiss VP9 Integrally Suppressed Pistol Swiss VP9 Integrally Suppressed Pistol Jonathan Ferguson | Photography N.R. Jenzen-Jones/ARES The manually operated, integrally... Read more.

Mounting Matters: Modern Weaponry is Expected to Carry a Wide Variety of Peripherals–GPS Units, Grenade Launchers, Pistol Grips, Even Chainsaws
Only in the last 30 years has the weapon accessory mounting solution become standardized. In decades (and century) past, scope mounts and sling attachment points... Read more.

International Legal Affairs
Following the tragedy in Las Vegas, there has been an outcry in the firearms industry as to the legality of a “bump stock” and the legality of an accessory of... Read more.