Guns & Gear

By Friedrich SeiltgenSpeaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi on July 29 struck the gavel to signify the passing of H.R. 1808, known as the Assault Weapons Ban. Pelosi scheduled the legislation for a vote starting early Friday morning, and by evening the vote tally was 217 to 213, …

Snipers train and practice for months and years, preparing them to process every unique aspect of a precision shot. Here’s a glimpse into the things they think about in order to execute a perfect shot. DoD Video by Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric Melone

A new Apache AH-64 attack helicopter is headed for the British Army, offering a bigger picture of the battlefield and improved ways of affecting it. This newly operational E model has a top speed of 186 mph, a new software overhaul to allow for greater target acquisition and is expecting …

A data breach in California this week exposed the personal information of people in the state who have applied for permits to carry firearms in public.  The leak, announced Wednesday by the California Department of Justice, revealed the name, date of birth, gender, race, driver’s license number, addresses, and any …

Here’s a way to dramatically improve your shooting from the comfort of your living room, using technology. Sure, the idea that you could improve your shooting via technology has at least been around since Generation X slapped the “Duck Hunt” cartridge into the original Nintendo NES. MantisX is a game-changer …

What military capabilities would Finland and Sweden bring to NATO if the two Nordic countries are accepted into the alliance? Both bring know-how, particularly in terms of operating in cold, austere environments, and in the icy waters of the region. The Swedish Armed Forces Subarctic Warfare Center trains its own …

By Christopher Rance “Snipers aren’t deadly because they carry the biggest guns; they’re deadly because they’ve learned how to weaponize technology.” Today’s snipers look a lot different from the snipers of yesteryear. The fundamental traits are still intact: keen observation skills, mental acuity, physical fitness and sound understanding of marksmanship …

By Harold Hutchison While all snipers are elite, some of the crème de la crème of snipers have recorded kills at ranges of over 2,000 yards. Ten snipers… some of whom have not been identified, have made those incredible shots. The first sniper to do this was Gunnery Sergeant Carlos …

President Joe Biden aims to ban kits for so-called “ghost guns,” and will nominate a former federal prosecutor to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the White House said on Monday.  Biden’s choice for ATF director is Steve Dettelbach, who will need to be confirmed by the …