“u.s. marine corps”

This "USMC" marked M1917 rifle isn't what it appears to be, but it is a unique part of American military history.

Within the pantheon of American heroes, two gentlemen with deep ties to both the U.S. Marine Corps and the NRA stand out.

The Marine Corps has long been regarded as some of the best marksmen in the United States Armed Forces, but that was not always the case. Here we look at the history and formation of the Marine Corps marksmanship practices.

Today, the detachable box magazine is part of virtually every military rifle, but there was a time when it was just an idea in the fertile mind of inventor James Paris Lee. The Remington-Lee was America’s first military bolt-action with a detachable box magazine.

Although the M1911A1 was the standard U.S military sidearm during World War II, more than 350,000 S&W Victory Model revolvers were produced, and they accompanied many U.S. Navy and Marine Corps aviators during pivotal battles of the Pacific Theater.

Started in a garage by a Marine veteran to make one simple accessory, Richard Fitzpatrick’s Magpul has become one of the industry’s leading innovators. One that boldly took a stand for freedom and its principles.

Since its introduction in 1950, more than 7 million Remington Model 870 pump-action shotguns have been made in dozens of configurations. In short, the Model 870 is the most popular and best-selling American shotgun in history.

American Rifleman Field Editor Martin K. A. Morgan tells the story of the nearly three-month-long Battle of Peleliu and the relics that can still be found on the island today.

The Benelli M4 has been around for decades, but its battle-tested design still resonates with today's shooters.