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Do We Need a New Service Rifle Cartridge?

Do We Need a New Service Rifle Cartridge?

6 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
Ammunition, Editorials, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

U.S. Marine Cpl. Ian. E. Peterson, with 1st Marine Logistics Group’s personal security detail (PSD), fires his M4 assault rifles to align their advanced combat…

Pages: 1 2 3

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The Next NATO Rifle and Machine Gun Cartridge?

The Next NATO Rifle and Machine Gun Cartridge?

6 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
Ammunition, Editorials, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

Peruvian naval infantrymen with F2000 assault rifles conduct a beach assault rehearsal with U.S. Marines from Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force 24 and 3rd…

Pages: 1 2

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Is There a Problem with the Lethality of the 5.56 NATO Caliber?

Is There a Problem with the Lethality of the 5.56 NATO Caliber?

6 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
Ammunition, Editorials, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

French soldiers watch U.S. Marines prepare to fire FAMAS F1 rifles at a target during a joint operation exercise with U.S. Sailors and French soldiers…

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Daewoo K11 Advanced Combat Rifle: The Future Has Arrived

Daewoo K11 Advanced Combat Rifle: The Future Has Arrived

6 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Reviews, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

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Partner 2009

Partner 2009

6 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
Ammunition, Grenades & Rockets, Search By Issue, Show Reports, V3N1, Volume 3

The fourth bi-annual Partner Serbia show was held over the course of four sunny days in Belgrade, Serbia in June 2009. The show has grown…

Pages: 1 2

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MSPO 2010

MSPO 2010

6 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V3N1, Volume 3

Newer model of the AR adapter features a beveled mouth for easier loading. The XVIII International Defense Industry Exhibition MSPO 2010, in Kielce, Poland, September…

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U.S. Colt Vickers Model of 1915

U.S. Colt Vickers Model of 1915

6 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
History, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

Right side of the U.S. Colt Vickers Model of 1915 on the Mark IV tripod shown with the condensing hose and tin lined water box…

Pages: 1 2

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Modern Day Marine 2010

Modern Day Marine 2010

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
Search By Issue, Show Reports, V3N1, Volume 3

The United States Marine Corps put their best foot forward once again for the 30th annual Modern Day Marine (MDM) show at Quantico, Virginia. This…

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Guns of the Spetsnaz: Specially-Designed Silenced Long Guns

Guns of the Spetsnaz: Specially-Designed Silenced Long Guns

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
History, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

OMON (Russian Police Spetsnaz) operator with OTs-14 rifle in GL configuration. As discussed in previous articles on the subject, Soviet Army Spetsnaz troops and specialized…

Pages: 1 2

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The Caracal Pistol: A New Animal for the Firearms Professional

The Caracal Pistol: A New Animal for the Firearms Professional

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Reviews, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

When Small Arms Defense Journal was contacted to see if we were interested in testing the initial batch of Caracal pistols imported into the United…

Pages: 1 2

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Glauberyt: The Last of the Polish Submachine Guns

Glauberyt: The Last of the Polish Submachine Guns

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
History, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

Test model of the wz.1973 SMG – the Zielonka Glauberyt. In the early 1970s, most submachine guns still in use with the armies of the…

Pages: 1 2 3

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Knight's Armament M110: The New Breed of Sniper Rifle

Knight’s Armament M110: The New Breed of Sniper Rifle

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
History, Reviews, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

Pages: 1 2

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International Legal Affairs: Volume 3, Number 1

International Legal Affairs: Volume 3, Number 1

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
Columns, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

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5.11 Tactical's Multicam Clothing

5.11 Tactical’s Multicam Clothing

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

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Revision's Sawfly Eyewear System

Revision’s Sawfly Eyewear System

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

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LaserLyte SML

LaserLyte SML

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

LaserLyte has just announced the expansion of its Side Mount Laser (SML) line to now offer a unit that fits nearly all Smith & Wesson…

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Sinclair Tactical Bipod

Sinclair Tactical Bipod

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

Adverse conditions in the field place a premium on equipment capable of performing at a high level while withstanding the hard knocks of prolonged daily…

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Extreme Shock's Trauma Readiness Pack

Extreme Shock’s Trauma Readiness Pack

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

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Laser Ammo's SureStrike Laser Training System

Laser Ammo’s SureStrike Laser Training System

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

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SIG Sauer P290

SIG Sauer P290

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

SIG Sauer, the leading manufacturer of military, law enforcement, government agency and commercial firearms, introduces the new SIG Sauer P290 sub-compact 9mm pistol. The latest…

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Cyclops Nexus HID

Cyclops Nexus HID

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

Cyclops, an innovator in personal and field lighting solutions, introduces the Nexus HID (high intensity discharge bulb). The Nexus HID is a rechargeable, eye-blistering 3,200…

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The Armatac Industries SAW-MAG

The Armatac Industries SAW-MAG

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
New Products, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

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Industry News: Volume 3, Number 1

Industry News: Volume 3, Number 1

5 January, 2012
Damon Bolding
Columns, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

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

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Machine Gun Memorabilia - Volume 3, Number 1

Machine Gun Memorabilia – Volume 3, Number 1

16 December, 2011
Damon Bolding
Machine Gun Memorabilia, Search By Issue, V3N1, Volume 3

British Machine Gun Corps ‘trench art’ lighter. Copper and brass in the shape of a book with the collar insignia of the M.G.C. crossed Vickers…

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