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
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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
12-man rifle squads, including a squad systems operator, commandant says
And all squad members will carry the M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle.
By Todd South
The Corps is on track to fully field the M38 marksman rifle, despite setbacks for the M27 IAR
Fielding of the M38 squad-designated marksman rifle has already been completed for all three Marine Expeditionary Forces.
By Shawn Snow
Watch NRA supporters destroy their Yeti products
It all started when Yeti said the company was changing its discounting program.
Marine snipers are getting new Mk 13 rifles
The Corps is replacing the Vietnam-era M40s for sniper teams.
By Shawn Snow
Enhancing the grunt: Sophisticated new tech means greater responsibility, heavier load
Grunts are getting lots of gear, more weight, more equipment, more technology.
By Shawn Snow
Closer to the fight: Inside the Corps’ plan to deploy tech experts alongside grunts
Being close to the fight isn’t just for grunts anymore.
By Shawn Snow
Congress grills Marines over M27
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill grilled the Marines Corps over its decision to procure the M27 automatic rifle from a German company.
By Shawn Snow
Marine Raiders don’t want any M27s
Special Operations Marines say they need a shorter barrel and 'greater volume of fire.'
By Shawn Snow
Air rifles: 5 top models new for 2018
Get all the specs, and prices, before adding to your inventory.
By Ken Perrotte
Big changes coming to the Marine Corps’ rifle squads and scout sniper platoons
The Marines may change the size of the traditional 13-man rifle squad to add a drone operator.
By Shawn Snow