Category Archives: War

Question of the Day: What’s the Best Gun to Take Out a Robot?

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Dan Zimmerman

The time to fight the machines is now. Once they get up and running, become self aware, that’s when it’s too late. Or so figures a new group called The Campaign to Stop Killer Robots. I, for one, will welcome … Continue reading →

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Incendiary Image of the Day: Little Commandos in Afghanistan Edition

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Robert Farago

I’m not sure who they’re playing for, but I hope it’s our side. Wait. We have a side, right?

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Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: the Kuwaiti Government

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Robert Farago

  Gun control advocates are pissed that federal law protects firearms manufacturers  against civil or criminal prosecution if their products are used in a crime. They are also none too happy with the fact that the ATF can’t prosecute gun … Continue reading →

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OMG! Syrian Rebels Have an AS-50! OMG!

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Robert Farago

[NB: This post has been updated to reflect reality.] “The British-made AS-50, accurate from a distance of 20 football fields, is made for British Special Forces and has been used by Navy SEALs,” foxnew.com reports. Be as it may be, … Continue reading →

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DoD: Don’t Call Ft. Hood Casualties Victims of Terrorism

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Dan Zimmerman

“Legislation that would award the injured from the 2009 Fort Hood shooting the Purple Heart would adversely affect the trial of Maj. Nidal Hasan by labeling the attack terrorism, according to a Defense Department document obtained by Fox News.” Because … Continue reading →

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Incendiary Image of the Day: Eight-Year-Old Gunman Edition

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Robert Farago

Another day, another day of fighting in Syria, where government forces fight a farrago of opposition, from “rebels” to jihadists. Click here for an excellent documentary about another boy (Ibrahim) caught up in the day-to-day struggle to survive in a … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Picture: Charkh Edition

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Robert Farago

For one thing, there’s the glare off the rocket guy’s watch. Feel free to add tactical analysis, mindful that armchair warriors worry about stuff they’d probably forget in the heat of battle. Then riddle me this: what are we doing … Continue reading →

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