The history of full-auto shotguns and why these weapons don’t make sense
First surfacing as an idea during the Vietnam War, full-auto shotguns were never adopted by the U.S. military despite several attempts.... Read more.
A brief history of futuristic advanced grenade launchers
Combing a rifle with a grenade launcher is difficult but these weapons could earn a place in the battlefields of the near future.... Read more.
‘Stop That Tank!’ This is how Disney contributed to World War II
Disney produced a film for the Canadian military during World War II to help soldiers take out German tanks.... Read more.
Could paramotors be useful to the US military?
Already in limited military use, paramotors won't change the face of war, but they might be very useful for specific tasks.... Read more.
The veteran and the beard – Like peanut butter and jelly
Have you ever wondered why so many veterans grow beards? Let's do a deep dive and find out.... Read more.
SOCOM and Marines will get new machine gun that breaks the mold to replace old classic
SOCOM wants a new machine guns that blends the medium and heavy machine gun types to create something novel.... Read more.
Attempting to keep the historic BAR rifle relevant by turning it into a bullpup
There were three attempts to keep the BAR relevant and improve its handling by converting it into a bullpup or producing one to replace it.... Read more.
Samuel Dreben was one of the bravest men of the 20th century
Samuel Dreben was a man made for war and an American hero. He should not be forgotten.... Read more.
Hotchkiss Type Universal aimed to become a paratrooper’s best friend
Aiming to arm paratroopers, the ripples that the Hotchkiss Type Universal created in the world of rifles are still felt to this day.... Read more.
Shotguns are still relevant in modern warfare thanks to a new threat
Shotguns could be the best option against commercial drones that are starting to proliferate the modern battlefield.... Read more.