In the mid-1960s, the U.S. military began issuing a poncho liner that soon became legendary. Nicknamed the woobie, it served as a protective cover as well as a blanket. It’s lightweight and warm. It can be compressed into a small size for storage and transport, which is always a bonus. Now,...
The IWI Mafteah has been making serious waves since its debut, and after spending some quality time with it, I’ve become a big fan. I can say it’s one of the most interesting “firearms” to hit the market in years. Named after the Key of Solomon, it really does feel like a master k...
California officials are targeting digital firearm code and online gun blueprints in a First and Second Amendment showdown.
During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union raced to develop weapons that could tip the balance of power. Among the most audacious creations of this era was the M65 Atomic Cannon, an enormous artillery piece capable of firing a nuclear shell. Nicknamed “Atomic Annie,” this wea...
By all accounts, Cekada passed the test, and he will likely become the next Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
In 2015, photographs and videos began circulating of several prototype rifle designs from the mid-2010s, chambered for an obscure experimental round, the 6x49, which was the Soviet Union's unified 6mm cartridge . The photos and videos show new developmental rifles chambered for the Soviet-er...
“Missed Peleliu because of that damn thing.” The old 1st Marine Division veteran massaged a spot on his upper chest and grimaced. “Told us we could fire that mortar from the prone and get direct fire into Jap bunkers. I was one of the first to give it a whirl. Broke my collar...