Marines approve red dot optics for pistol qualification — under one condition
The Marine Corps is embracing pistol-mounted optics, but only if your unit picks up the tab.
By Daniel Terrill
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Stick to your guns: Why the Marine Corps is opting for the M27 over the Army’s M7
The M27 IAR is chambered for 5.56mm NATO legacy cartridge, while the M7 rifle is chambered for the larger and more modern 6.8mm round.
By Daniel Terrill
Fort Benning upgrades range to accommodate new sniper rifle
The new rifle can strike targets at 1,500 to 1,800 meters.
By Todd South
New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
By Todd South
Marines to get most significant marksmanship overhaul in 100 years
Much of what has been the shooting standard is out the window in what Marines are calling the biggest change to shooting protocols in over a century.
By Hope Hodge Seck
Marines’ new mortar, rocket simulator delivers training with no blast
The Marine Corps is rolling out training simulators to spare Marines from excessive blast exposure.
By Todd South