The RPK: The Soviet Choice of Commonality Over Capability

In the mid-1950s, the Soviet high command accepted a compromise that would shape frontline infantry small arms for decades: prioritizing platform commonality over dedicated squad-level suppressive fire capability. That decision, formalized with the 1959 adoption of an AK-derived automatic rifle, ...

By Lynndon Schooler

Gun Owners Fight Back as New Mexico Gun Ban Falters

The New Mexico gun ban, SB17 is facing stiff opposition from Second Amendment supporters in the House Judiciary Committee. It is vulnerable. The New Mexico legislative session ends today.

By Dean Weingarten

Pro-2A Voters Need to See Results Before 2026 Midterm Elections

The burden of inspiring pro-2A voters to show up at the polls falls squarely on President Trump, the actions of his administration, and the efforts of pro-gun groups and gun owners to persuade them to get back on track.

By Bill Cawthon

Top .380 Self-Defense Rounds?

A topic that consistently attracts significant interest is self-defense, and the two most common subtopics are home defense and concealed carry. Based on my personal experience and conversations with folks, concealed carry seems to be of the most interest. Why? You don’t go out in public with y...

By Beyond Seclusion

Hypocrite Alert: NSSF Calls Out Rep. Crockett Over Lavish Spending On Armed Security

As she campaigns in Texas, Rep. Jasmine Crockett faces criticism for spending nearly $80,000 on private armed security while supporting gun control laws that restrict lawful citizens. The post Hypocrite Alert: NSSF Calls Out Rep. Crockett Over Lavish Spending On Armed Security appeared first on T...

By Mark Chesnut

The RPD - Soviet Union’s First Squad Automatic Weapon

In the years after World War II, the Soviet military asked a simple question: how could an infantry squad bring a higher volume of automatic fire without surrendering mobility? A lesson they learned from the Eastern Front, where volume of fire was king. The answer, in part, was the RPD; this ligh...

By Lynndon Schooler
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