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SOCOM Wants an Ultra-Light Machine Gun. What Options Do They Have?
Task&Purpose reported that US Special Operations Command is looking for a new light machine gun to replace the current special forces light machine gun, the MK 46. The MK 46 was adopted in 2003 and used extensively during the Global War on Terror by various special mission units.But it seems that after 25 years, US SOCOM is serious about replacing it. According to a SOCOM spokesperson: “The goal is to replace the MK46 while integrating advancements in material, manufacturing, and technology
Priority Units Demonstrate, Choose Their Own MRR Frones via UAS Marketplace
CLARKE RANGE, ANNISTON, Ala. – The Capability Program Executive (CPE) Aviation Uncrewed Aircraft System (UAS) Project Office is advancing company-level directed requirements — putting relevant, rapidly deployable drones in Soldiers’ hands, and creating capability decision space for Transformation in Contact (TiC) Units. During a week of evaluation events performed by Product Office Small Uncrewed Aircraft […]
Ohio Mother Shoots and Kills Ex-Boyfriend Who Kicked In Her Door at 2 A.M. With Her Three Children Inside the House
Key TakeawaysA mother shot her ex-boyfriend after he broke into her home while she was on the phone with 911.The incident occurred at 2:15 a.m. when the man, identified as James Cameron, forced entry into the house.The mother reported the break-in, and first responders found the man dead inside with no injuries to her three children.Investigators noted signs of previous violence, supporting the mother’s claim of an imminent threat when she fired her weapon.The mother holds a valid Ohio con
POTD: Ukrainian Security Service With CZ Scorpion & BREN 2
The Security Service of Ukraine's Main Directorate of Internal Security usually doesn't headline its work. Their post is sparse by design, a reminder that the backbone of any special operation lives in the shadows, with personnel who keep operations classified until results already hit the news. What surfaces are the weapons: CZ Scorpion EVO 3 and BREN 2, both proven submachine gun and rifle platforms trusted across European law enforcement and military units. The sights look like they’re f
SETAF-AF Hosts Joint Ghanaian Delegation to Advance Partner Drone Production
VICENZA, Italy — U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) hosted Ghana Armed Forces representatives for a showcase of U.S. unmanned aircraft systems innovation, technical management and production capabilities at Caserma Del Din in Vicenza, Italy, July 21-22. The five-member delegation represented Ghana’s army, navy and air force, and included leaders and planners ranging […]
Beaches, Parks and Bars Are Off Limits Again: Federal Court Clears Hawaii to Enforce Most of Its Carry Ban
Key TakeawaysA federal appeals court allowed Hawaii to enforce its gun ban at many public places, effective August 10.The case, Wolford v. Lopez, addresses Hawaii’s Act 52, which restricts carrying guns on private property without permission.While the private property rule remains blocked, permit holders can no longer carry in places such as beaches and parks.Gun Owners of America argues that the restrictions under Act 52 limit permit holders’ ability to carry in most public spaces.T
Flying with Guns: Episode 66 – Southwest from Las Vegas to New Orleans
Episode 66 was filmed August 6th, flying Southwest from Las Vegas to New Orleans. Overweight bag, another fee I saw coming, and back on schedule after a month off the road.Check-In at LASDeclared firearms. Agent confirmed locked and unloaded right away. Condition 1 case inside my big piece of luggage, same setup as usual.The bag came in eight pounds overweight. Had a feeling it would be. The fee was $100 on top of what I’d already paid, and the agent even offered an alternative — buy a $25
Fierce Firearms Launches the Wingman SBR: A 5.4-Pound Precision Rifle Built to Ride Along
Titanium-actioned and carbon-barreled at just 5.4 pounds bare, the Wingman brings full-size precision to a 12.5-inch package, arriving as the $0 federal transfer tax makes short-barreled rifles more accessible than ever. REDMOND, Utah — August 10, 2026 — Fierce Firearms today announced the launch of the Wingman SBR, a short-barreled precision rifle chambered in 22 […]
The Secret and Legend to CCI Green Tag that you NEVER Knew
It is a big year for CCI Ammunition out of Lewiston, Idaho as they are celebrating 75 years of manufacturing primarily rimfire ammo. While rimfire ammunition might be their bread and butter, they also make fantastic centerfire handgun ammo, reloading primers, and even air gun slugs. Today, we are going to focus on one specific flavor of rimfire ammunition in CCI Green Tag, and the legend and lore behind it that you never knew.CCI @ TFB:The Rimfire Report: Celebrating 75 Years of CCI — A Tri
Online games under scrutiny in counter-terrorism fight
A youth justice insider has exposed the gory mix of content shaping a new form of extremism, as authorities call out gaming and social media.
Thai PM vows to introduce stricter gun laws after eight killed in shooting
Eight people were killed when a 14-year-old opened fire at his home and school before shooting himself dead.
Why some state gun bans are now defined by cosmetic features instead of how the gun actually fires
The debate sounds technical, but the core idea is simple. A lot of state gun bans are not really about the firing cycle alone, they are about a legal category lawmakers built around appearance, ...
‘Fireworks suck’: Removed El-Sayed videos urged getting rid of the 4th of July tradition, raised replacing 2nd Amendment
Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once asked his YouTube viewers whether Americans could “PLEASE” find another way to celebrate the Fourth of July, in a video promising four reasons “why fireworks suck.”
Why “Second Amendment Sanctuary” counties are spreading faster than most people realize
Second Amendment sanctuary counties did not appear out of nowhere, and they are not fading as quickly as many people assume. Their rapid spread reflects a mix of local identity, distrust of state ...
El-Sayed Blasts Fireworks, Football and the Second Amendment in Old YouTube Videos: Report
Sayed's (D) past views on iconic American things like fireworks and football might make some voters think twice.
Federal Awarded Rifle & Shotgun Ammo Contract for Canadian Government
Federal Premium has once again secured a significant ammunition contract. This time it is for the production of rifle and shotgun ammo for our maple syrup-chugging brethren from the north: the Canadian government. The new contract will be looking to fulfill a request for .300 Blackout and 12 Gauge ammunition.Federal @ TFB:TFB Review: Federal 6.5 Creedmoor +Peak Ammunition - Is It Hot or Not?Remington, Speer, and Federal Drop Summertime Defensive Ammo RebatesFaster & Flatter than 6.5 PRC! Fe
SAF Wins In California Court, LA County Carry Permit Processing Now Following State Law
<p>After years of multi-year waits and applicants stuck in bureaucratic limbo, LA County says it’s finally processing CCW permits within the state’s 120-day deadline.</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/la-county-ccw-permit-lawsuit-settlement/">SAF Wins In California Court, LA County Carry Permit Processing Now Following State Law</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com">The Truth About Guns</a>.</p>
WEPTAC Range Day 2027
The annual WEPTAC Range Day takes place on Monday, January 18, 2027, to coincide with SHOT Show Week. This is a DoW-centric event. Industry, this is your place holder. Attached is the event flyer. Registration prices and more details to come. In the meantime, please confirm your vendor attendance to [email protected].
Polish PM-63 RAK Compact Machine Pistol
What we are discussing here today is a rare military and police firearm that dates back to a time when Poland was behind the Iron Curtain. As a result, it was rarely seen in the United States during the Cold War, yet it still managed to earn a level of infamy as it was a sidearm of choice of East Germany’s Volkspolizei and Stasi.The 9x18mm Polish PM-63 tried to combine the attributes of a pistol and a submachine gun, offering a folding stock and foregrip. Image: Author’s PhotoDevelop
CMP Announces M14 Prices, 1897 Trench Guns
Image credit: Latvian MilitaryShooting Sports USA got the CMP on record about the new M14 sales program, as well as some updates on other sales opportunities. This episode of the National Matches Update Show has an interview with CMP Chairman and CEO Jerry O’Keefe, where he answers the questions so many of us have had. Keep reading for the details.CMP @ TFB:CMP To Begin Selling Surplus M14 RiflesCMP Begins Selling Reclaimed 1903A3 Springfield RiflesAffordable Practice With The CMP Daisy 853