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The Colt 1895: America’s First Browning Machine Gun

Despite the U.S. Army's initial rejection of the Colt M1895, the "Potato Digger" soldiered on with a fruitful service history around the world.

In Memoriam: Aaron Hogue

Aaron Hogue, one of four managing owners of the Hogue Companies established by his father—Guy Hogue—died Sept. 18 when the jet he was piloting in the National Championship Races at Reno crashed.

Favorite Firearms: The General’s Beretta

Every time I pick it up, I think of my dad, his service to our country and the critical role firearms play in securing our freedoms.

"V" Is For Victory: The Smith & Wesson Victory Model Revolver

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.

Navy Successfully Tests Drone-Killing Laser

The U.S. Navy performed the first-ever implementation of a high-energy, solid-state laser against a target in taking down an unmanned drone.

The Swedish K In Vietnam And Beyond

Developed after World War II, the m/45B or “Swedish K” submachine gun was used by Swedish troops in hotspots such as the Congo, but more significantly by U.S. Special Forces in the jungles of Vietnam.

Greenland and the Strategic Advantage of Weather Reporting

Explore the history and strategic importance of Greenland during the Second World War.

Book Review—Handbook of Machine Gun Support Equipment and Accessories 1895 – 1945

This massive tome is a full-color catalog of everything you never knew you needed for the favorite Class III gun in your life.

Seabees Can Shoot!

From the American Rifleman archives, in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Seabees, we present this article from 1945.

Seabees Celebrate 75 Years

March 5, 2017, marked a diamond anniversary for the U.S. Naval construction force known as the Seabees.

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