Battle Arms Development Ambidextrous Safety Selector (B.A.D.A.S.S.) is a new selector for the AR-15/M16 series of rifles.  The new selector...

Kel-Tec has just announced the introduction of its new bullpup-style shotgun called the KSG.  This previously rumored shotgun is now...

Barrett, a company internationally known for providing high-end firearms, optics, and training, introduces to the commercial market the next generation...

Weighing in at less than 4,200 kg, the revolutionary M777 is the world’s first artillery weapon to make widespread use...

Bushmaster Manufacturing Moving to New York The Freedom Group announced a manufacturing relocation of the Bushmaster Firearms International manufacturing facility...

6 November, 2011 - The Mount Merapi volcano was acting up about 450 kilometers from Jakarta, and many of us...

By the late 1980s, special operations elements of the Soviet Army, Internal Affairs Ministry and KGB were well equipped with...

The Brazilian government must rely on a number of crack military units to maintain control of its borders.  Realizing that...

At the 2007 SHOT Show, Magpul introduced their Masada Adaptive Combat Weapon System.  There was quite a buzz around the...

Italy was the first country in the world to officially adopt the Maxim machine gun after the La Spezia trial...

Entering NATO made the Polish Army face an uneasy choice of new armament, poised to function under totally different strategic,...

The 40mm grenade launcher has seemingly become ubiquitous in the catalog of modern rifle manufacturers.  It seems that no catalog...

The conflicts in the Middle East go on, as they have through the ages.  The shores of the Hashemite Kingdom...

Improving the combat effectiveness of rifle and machine gun ammunition in the light of recent combat experience was a strong...

Recently, there has been a lot of press regarding the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practice Act (FCPA).  Readers active within the...

MGM Targets has announced that they are releasing their new ReCon Target. This is the only pneumatically driven, self contained...

Tilling Corp. is a Tactical Systems and Weapons Design Firm that provides product design and development, 3D scanning and rapid...

The deFNder™ Medium is the latest addition to the FN family of remote weapon stations. It has been designed to...

SureFire, LLC, manufacturer of high-end illumination tools and tactical products, is proud to announce the release of its hi-capacity 60-...

Lucid announces the world’s first variable (2x-5x) magnifier for red dot sights. Available soon from Lucid, to shooting enthusiasts, law...

For over a decade, Wilson Combat has been testing dozens of the competitor’s suppressors looking for the best match of...

US POD BOX, the original U.S. provider of mobile units to transport supplies and capabilities for multiple professional applications, announces...

ISSC-Austria, exclusive importer and distributor of the M22 range pistol, proudly announces the introduction of the ISSC Modern Sporting Rifle:...

Impact Weapons Components, LLC line of Mount-N Slot brand of direct attach mounts eliminate the need for 1913 Picatinny rail...

Smith & Wesson Smith & Wesson announced that Jeffrey D. Buchanan has been named executive vice president, chief financial officer...

Do we need a new service rifle cartridge?  Another way of asking this question is “Is there a problem with...

The conflict in Afghanistan, with its emphasis on targeting specific enemy individuals while avoiding collateral damage, features the use of...

To answer this question with a short answer, it is: No!  This article will discuss the benefits of the 5.56mm...

Daewoo Precision, maker of the USAS12 combat shotgun, K1 and K2 battle rifles, and the K3 LMG, has manufactured well...

The fourth bi-annual Partner Serbia show was held over the course of four sunny days in Belgrade, Serbia in June...

The XVIII International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO 2010, in Kielce, Poland, September 6-9, 2010, has confirmed the MSPO as one...

Much has been written about the sad state of affairs concerning the history of early machine gun development and acceptance...

The United States Marine Corps put their best foot forward once again for the 30th annual Modern Day Marine (MDM)...

As discussed in previous articles on the subject, Soviet Army Spetsnaz troops and specialized KGB personnel (which acted both in...

When Small Arms Defense Journal was contacted to see if we were interested in testing the initial batch of Caracal...

In the early 1970s, most submachine guns still in use with the armies of the world were replaced by assault...

Over the last 15 or so years, the sniper rifle in both concept and rifle has changed.  It was not...

The arms trade is a multi-billion dollar global international market, with arms being traded by both small and large entities. ...

Multicam, the new standard in real-world concealment, is now available from 5.11 Tactical. The 5.11 Multicam Rapid Assault Shirt and...

Revision, leading developer of protective eyewear for military and law enforcement forces worldwide, introduces the completely redesigned Sawfly Military Eyewear...

LaserLyte has just announced the expansion of its Side Mount Laser (SML) line to now offer a unit that fits...

Adverse conditions in the field place a premium on equipment capable of performing at a high level while withstanding the...

Extreme Shock Ammunition introduces the new TRP, or Trauma Readiness Pack. The TRP is an emergency care pack that offers...

Laser Ammo, Ltd., manufacturer of the patent pending SureStrike dry fire system, provides the world’s safest and most cost-effective laser...

SIG Sauer, the leading manufacturer of military, law enforcement, government agency and commercial firearms, introduces the new SIG Sauer P290...

Cyclops, an innovator in personal and field lighting solutions, introduces the Nexus HID (high intensity discharge bulb). The Nexus HID...

The new SAW-MAG from Armatac Industries offers for the first time a reliable and efficient 150-round magazine for the .223/5.56mm...

U.S. Export Control Reform On December 9, President Obama announced that, as part of the Administration’s effort to reform the...

When I answered the phone, I could sense the frustration in his voice. The caller was a friend of mine...

Defense Services Asia is one of the premier Asian trade shows for defense items and services in Asia. Held biennially...

On April 11, 2010, I traveled to Harrodsburg, KY where I met with my good friend, Howard “Buddy” Howells.  Buddy...

With the addition of Romania to the European Union in 2007, the EU stretched from the North Sea to the...

The 37th annual International Trade Fair for Hunting and Sporting Arms, Outdoor Articles and Accessories, was held in Nürnberg, Germany,...

The industry has seen much change over the last 10 to 15 years in caliber as well as weapon revivals....

“Utterly useless!”  So wrote a frustrated U.S. Army Captain in a letter to the Chief of Ordnance of the United...

Since 2006 there has been a small but efficacious little defense show held in Fayetteville, NC, home of Fort Bragg...

Note: This article is a continuation of Guns & Gear of the U.S. Navy's Riverine Forces, which originally appeared in...

Affable, cheerful and humorous, the doctor appears to be a wonderful real-world example of Marcus Welby – except he carries...

Eurosatory 2010 was held at the Parc du Exposition, located outside of Paris, France on June 14-18, 2010.  As one...

Previous articles regarding UN gun control measures have warned of current and pending actions at the United Nations that threaten...

Elite Iron introduces the new Bravo SD, Sierra SD and SEAR sound suppressors.  Based on real world input, the Elite...

The Hammerhead Rifle Tool Company released its HammerHead Assault Rifle Tool.  The tool is designed for multiple uses on the...

CamelBak introduces the SquadBak, eliminating the need for awkward and inefficient jerry cans in the field.  Whether hanging in the...

Maryland Probation Officer Convicted of Export Violations Emenike Charles Nwankwoala, a 49-year-old resident of Laurel, Maryland, pleaded guilty to charges...

The 9th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF) was sponsored by the Turkish Armed Forces Foundation under the auspices of the...

The Defence Aviation and Space Fair (FIDAE) is today one of the most important military events in Latin America, and...

Hiram Maxim was born in the United States in 1840.  His genius lay in his ability to grasp the complexities...

At SHOT Show 2004, a new black rifle was introduced that was not just a copy of the standard design...

The phone call from Carl Bertil Johansson in early summer 2009 came out of the blue.  The founder of the...

In the Global War on Terror, ammunition is a necessary commodity to fight a war.  Luckily, with good logistics and...

SADJ was invited to review the Tactical Training Team facility in Serbia, and having known the founder, Dragan Lestaric, for...

Note: Part Two of this article is available here. The “Brown Water Navy” is back in force and elements of...

The sixth edition of Expomil Romania was held in the Romexpo Exhibition Center at the Bucharest International Fair in Romania. ...

On Tuesday, January 19, 2010, the U.S. Department of Justice issued a press release announcing the arrest of 22 individuals...

Ohio Ordnance Works Inc. (OOW) in Chardon, Ohio, USA, has been working on machine guns for over three decades and...

SIG recently released the SIG P522, a pistol version of the SIG 522 rifle.  Built around the full sized P556...

Recognizing the popularity of AR rifles, Nikon developed a new line of riflescopes built to deliver extreme speed, accuracy and...

Winchester Ammunition is taking varmint hunting to a new level, using fragmenting copper core technology to incorporate a lead-free .223...

GunVault unveiled the AR MagVault, a revolutionary new way to keep an AR rifle secure. The unique design allows the...

New Requirements for Commodity Jurisdiction Requests The U.S. Department of State’s Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (State/DDTC) has posted a...

After two and a half years, the U.S. Department of Justice culminated a major bribery investigation by arresting 22 individuals...

The Association of the United States Army held its annual meeting on October 5-7, 2009 at the Walter E. Washington...

2010 NDIA Chinn Award: Frank Puzycki Each year at the NDIA Small Arms Annual Meeting, the George M. Chinn Award...

Last September’s Defence Systems & Equipment International (DSEi) saw more than 25,000 people attend to see 1,280 exhibitors covering all...

SADJ attended the 9th biannual IDEX show in Abu Dhabi on 22-26 February, 2009, and found that the show had...

We received an invitation to come to ST Kinetics in Singapore and view their newest small arms offerings.  As quickly...

The Mitrailleuse Saint Etienne Mle 1907 is one of those rare classic machine guns that was a complex mechanical nightmare...

The design of a suppressor is not quite as simple as it may appear.  Not all suppressors are suitable for...

The term "SHOT Show" while unbeknownst to some, is to anyone involved in the world of firearms and all things...

In the beautiful countryside of northern England just a few miles from York, is the Yorkshire Air Museum.  Based on...

The Tri-Service Asian Defense and Internal Security Event for Land, Sea and Air and Security Exhibition was held at the...

The sale of defense articles worldwide is typically straight forward – the buyer coordinates with the seller, and each party...

Energizer Two Energizer flashlights have been selected by the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Office – Soldier (PEO-Soldier) for inclusion in...

ATF Manufacturing and Marking Requirements Eased On November 19, 2009, ATF released Ruling 2009-5 that relieves subcontractors from marking receivers and/or...

The Blyskawica (‘Lightning’, pronounced bwiskavitsa, with ‘wi’ to be read like in ‘wisdom’) was designed and manufactured fully clandestine, for...

Historically, the annual AUSA Show is not known for debuts of the latest small arms technology.  The big dollar programs...

At the NRA Show in early 2009, Ruger introduced a new member to their semiautomatic rifle line: the SR-556 –...

A relatively new product on the U.S. market, the Multi-Purpose Aiming Reflex Sight (MARS) has been on the international market for...

There is one absolute “Must-See” military museum in the Jakarta area in regard to small arms.  It has amazing dioramas...

Until recently, the field of 40mm grenade launchers was almost exclusively dominated by the M203.  With the recent adoption of...

I sat quietly taking notes as the Purchase Description was being reviewed, making sure I would capture the important points.  The...

Brügger & Thomet Police Day is held every two years in June in Thun, Switzerland at the Guntelsey Range.  What...

Over 150 exhibitors from 23 countries gathered in the sunny Singapore Spring for IMDEX 2009.  This was the seventh biannual...

ITEC attracts exhibitors that constantly push the envelope in cutting-edge defense training, education, and simulation.  120+ exhibitors provide hands-on demonstrations...

The handgun is an ideal candidate for suppression in instances where concealability of a quiet weapon with reasonable terminal ballistics...

Andreas Wilhelm Schwarzlose of Charlottenburg, Germany was a well known and respected inventor and arms designer working out of the...

Between August 31 and September 3, the Targi Kielce fairground in Poland hosted the 17th International Defense Industry Fair MSPO...

Many of us remember the finale in the 1965 movie Thunderball when James Bond and his allies battle Emilio Largo,...

“To the many vendors, suppliers and equipment manufacturers, it is my pleasure to extend gratitude for your continuing faith in...

The strategic placement of elements on the battlefield has been the subject of millions of words, from many sources, both...

Gun control efforts by the United Nations are well known.  The Fredrik Reuterswärd sculpture of a revolver with its barrel...

Three demonstrations of the Saab New Light Anti-tank Weapon, NLAW, including live firing, were conducted during the summer 2009.  At...

DSArms, the  world leader in FAL type rifles and accessories, is pleased to offer new US made FAL high capacity...

Vectronix and Wilcox Industries have jointly developed a new weapon sight for stand alone and under-barrel 40mm grenade launchers.  Utilizing...

Law Enforcement International The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded a contract to Law Enforcement International (LEI) for the supply of...

Switzerland is well known for its exquisite time pieces, fine chocolate, and its highly professional banking practices.  The firearms manufactured...

On April 19, 1879 Carl Gustave Swebilius was born in Vingaker, Sweden, one of five children of the town watch...

The story goes that a little over 25 years ago at a show, one of the prominent silencer dealers in...

For those with strong personal interest in small arms or those engaged professionally in “the business” of weapons, ammunition and...

There are few people intimately involved with the gun industry who have not had a favorite 1911 or two.  Testing...

The Royal Thai Army Museum (short name) was designed to cover the history of the army, the wars, the leaders...

The authors were invited to attend the presentation ceremony of the new Beretta ARX 160 Assault Rifle from the world’s...

In 2003 when the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) identified a need for a 40mm day-night/low-velocity training cartridge, they...

The SSG 08 is a new marksman bolt-action rifle intended to replace the aging Austrian sniper legend Scharfschützengewehr 69, or...

The second biannual BRIDEX (pronounced Brih-dex) exhibition was a marked success for this small Southeast Asian nation on the northern...

Since the introduction of the AR-15/M16 series weapons in the early 1960s, the weapon was envisioned by Colt to be...

By the summer of 1918 he was nearing his 65th birthday and might have been thinking about retirement, or at...

The Hotchkiss Model 1914 was the standard French Army heavy machine gun during World War I.  It was also the...

Identifying all magazines, for all AK variants, would be of such a large magnitude that it would be completely impractical...

Historically, U.S. export control policy has served to restrict products and technology to potential enemies, to support foreign policy goals,...

The new IZLID® Ultra is the smallest and most rugged 1-Watt IR laser pointer and illuminator. This laser combines the...

With interest in the firearms industry growing exponentially, increased demand has become apparent for efficient and practical training for shooters...

It is a rare opportunity to have the ability to own such a close copy of a current General Purpose...

The primary mission of small arms development is to increase individual hit probability.  New developments in the field of infantry...

XS Sight Systems XS Sight Systems introduced the Glass Assault Tool (GAT) as a rapid and effortless means of breaching...

The 2009 NDIA Small Arms Systems Symposium, Exhibition, and Firing Demonstration was as busy as its host city of Las...

Mark Westrom, owner of ArmaLite, Inc. and President of the DSAAC (Defense Small Arms Advisory Council), sat down with Small...

While the insignia of US Infantry is crossed rifles, its spirit is the spirit of the bayonet.  Every American infantryman,...

The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders are an infantry regiment of the British Army with a rich history.  It is one...

“This award validates our pursuit of new international growth opportunities that are transforming ATK into a world class integrator of...

(Sept. 14, 1932 - March 23, 2009)  Norman E. Justice was born in Woburn, MA on September 14, 1932, the...

The United States Government (TACOM) has just announced an order has been placed with U.S. Ordnance, for 548 M2HB Flex...

The Soviet Union and its current iteration, Russia, have long been known for innovative weapon development; only some of which...

C. Reed Knight, Jr. is no stranger to most of the readers of SADJ.  His Knight’s Armament Company (KAC) is...

Located in the heart of Warsaw, Poland, the Museum of the Polish Army holds some 300,000 historical treasures dating from...

Indo Defence is the Indonesian military’s third in a series of bi-annual tri-service expositions.  It is a good, solid, Southeast...

Not long after John Browning invented the world’s first gas operated fully automatic machine gun, the Model 1895 Automatic Gun,...

The Code of Lekhwiya (“Lekhwiya” is the name given to the Qatari Special Forces for Internal Security; a well trained...

Milipol Qatar 2008 was officially opened by H.E. Sheikh Abdullah Bin Nasser Bin Khalifa Al-Thani, Minister of Interior of the...

It is necessary to clearly differentiate between infantry antitank weapon systems that are rockets, and those that are recoilless guns. ...

A lot of readers and deployed troops have asked us about the “Potato Masher” type hand thrown grenade that has been...

The Soviet era design referred to generically now as the RPG-7 was the fruit of decades of design development in...

As Poland emerged from the chaotic period after Communism, the country experienced many changes.  Today, we are just a little...

It is easy to spot older, long-time shooters.  These are the guys who can’t understand a word you are saying...

Recent reports of maritime piracy and the apparent inability of shipping crews to effectively defend their vessels have thrived in...

Nivisys Industries has announced their latest development in weapons mountable thermal technology for professional users.  The newly released UTAM-32 incorporates...

The world of 40mm Grenade Machine Guns is seeing consistent product growth.  The principle weapons used throughout NATO are the...

DoubleStar 1911 DoubleStar announced the release of their new 1911 pistol.  Although DoubleStar is most widely known as a maker...

The Modern Day Marine Military Exposition has, since its inception in 1981, been one of the leading innovators in the...

Little is known in the Western world of the Soviet silent pistols utilizing special silent ammunition. The package consists of...

“As proud as we are of our ability to move quickly and react to the sound of the gun, we...

The late 1980s and early 1990s were a time of change for Poland; shaking-off the results of 45 years of...

LWRC (Land Warfare Resources Company) began as Leitner-Wise Rifle Company.  The company was a research and development firm dedicated to...

Chambering the Black Rifle in .308 Win. (7.62x51mm NATO) is anything but a new idea.  From the early ArmaLites to...

Throughout the years, flashlights were considered a separate entity from firearms – something to be held in the other hand. ...

We thought it appropriate to focus and profile one of the exhibitors at Partner 2008, and Kompanija Sloboda from Ĉaĉak,...

Each year, when MSPO in Poland is announced, there is a “Lead Nation” chosen. This “Lead Nation” is responsible for...

Located in the center of Athens just several hundred yards from the Athens Hilton hotel is the Greek Ministry of...

History 2004 marked the one hundredth anniversary of the adoption of the U.S. Maxim Machine Gun, Caliber .30, Model of...

The Association of the United States Army held its annual meeting on October 6-8 in the Walter E. Washington Convention...

Every other year, the Ministry of Defence of Thailand sponsors an excellent four-day Defense & Security trade show at the...

Exporting defense articles or utilizing defense services from the United States?  Like it or not, the U.S. State Department controls...

Last August, the Office of the Secretary of the Army announced a 2009 project to assess the current state of...

Weighing in at only 7.2 ounces including the recoil device and with a diameter of only 1.25 inches, the Gemtech...

BAE Systems BAE Systems recently announced the Integrated Warfighter System (IWS).  Still in the developmental stages, the IWS is BAE...

(English translation of C.G. Haenel’s press release) The traditional Suhl company, Haenel, has created a sniper rifle system for police...

There are several types and styles of AR-15/M16/M4 rail systems available today and most seem to have at least one...

Each year at the NDIA Small Arms Annual Meeting, the George M. Chinn Award is presented annually to honor a...

Dr. Philip H. Dater was born in the latter part of April, 1937 on Manhattan Island in New York City. ...

The US Army’s programmes for developing two different 25mm grenade launchers – the shoulder-fired XM25 from Alliant Techsystems and the...

At the 22nd annual Small Arms and Cannons Symposium held in August 2008 at the Defense Academy of the United...

There are two small arms conferences in the West that this author considers to be the most important in the...

Going Ballistic, an Australian Broadcasting Corporation television documentary from 2000, has a collection of fascinating interviews with O’Dwyer himself and...

Metal Storm is a radically different concept for weapons and ammunition, the brainchild of a self-educated Australian inventor with brilliant...

There has long been a requirement for a personal defence weapon, or PDW, for soldiers whose primary duty does not...

Skarżysko-Kamienna is a relatively young city receiving its city charter in 1923, yet a settlement has existed in the Kamienna...

Developed in the aftermath of WWII and fielded in 1957, the light and handy 7.62mm NATO caliber M60 General Purpose...

What’s not to like about a real machine gun that’s significantly lighter than a chunky M240, about the same size...

Over the past 10 years the industry has seen several new weapon systems emerge with the older piston technology making...

The War & Peace Show, also called “The Beltring Show” by many, is an incredible experience. SADJ decided to bring...

Eurosatory 2008 was held at the Parc du Exposition, located outside of Paris, France on June 16 – 20, 2008. ...

The sniper and spotter have been lying in their concealed position for hours observing the handful of windows and doors....

During the 1920s China was embroiled in a civil war between the Chinese Communists led by Mao Tse-tung and the...

The conflicts in the Middle East go on, as they have through the ages. The shores of the Hashemite Kingdom...

Argentina was an early user of the Maxim and began by ordering 50 Maxims from the Maxim Nordenfelt Guns and...

The 2005 Lion’s Gate film The Lord of War, starring Nicolas Cage, is well known in the international small arms...

Sound is defined as air in motion, which produces pressure variations that the human ear can detect. It is a...