Category Archives: War

The Gun and the Rise of Democracy – Part 1

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Josh Grabow

When one reads gun blogs voraciously, one runs across two main types of arguments for our right to keep and bear arms (RKBA). The constitutional argument (the English comprehension model) and the self-defense argument. I have a broader theory, though. … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Nation, Uncategorized, War | 29 Comments

Who’s SARy Now?

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Robert Farago

C.J. Chivers reads TTAG. TTAG reads C.J. Chivers. When the New York Times war now pirate correspondent got all hot and bloggered about a Somali-owned SAR 80 machine pistol thingie, we had to link. For those of you who find gun geekery … Continue reading →

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Posted in Rifles, War | 15 Comments

Navy SEALs Rescue Hostages, Snuff Somali Kidnappers

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Chris Dumm

Nick and I felt privileged to be invited to the special advance screening of Act of Valor, one week ago today. The Navy SEALs in the film weren’t portrayed by drug-addled Hollywood action heroes. They were real-life, active duty Navy … Continue reading →

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U.S. To Import 87,310 M1 Garand Rifles from Korea

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Nick Leghorn

The supplies of M1 Garand rifles are slowly but surely dwindling from the Civilian Marksmanship Program’s shelves. That’s the government-run organization that distributes WWII era firearms to the population, promoting civilian marksmanship through its games as well as its cheap … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, News, Rifles, War | 39 Comments

U.S. Army Licensing Videogame Peripherals

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Robert Farago

“The US Army has teamed up with CTA Digital to launch its own brand of gaming peripherals,” tgdaily.com reveals, studiously avoiding the “g” word. “The range includes rifle controllers, backpacks and headsets – all with ‘an authentic US Army design’. They’ll … Continue reading →

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Posted in Business, Fun and Games, Gear, War | 8 Comments

Army Awards the 240L Machine Gun Their ‘Oscar’

Posted on December 17, 2011 by Dan Zimmerman

“The Army recognized the M240L 7.62mm Medium Machine Gun among the 2010 Army Greatest Inventions (AGI) during an awards ceremony at the Association of the United States Army Annual Conference in Washington, D.C., Oct. 11.” And what did they do … Continue reading →

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Canadian Colonel Court Martialed for Negligent Discharge

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Dan Zimmerman

Our neighbors to the north appear to take negligent discharges by active duty servicemen very seriously. No matter what their rank may be. “Col. Paul Scagnetti pleaded guilty Tuesday to negligently discharging his rifle — specifically, of ‘conduct prejudicial to … Continue reading →

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Posted in Crime and Punishment, Rifles, War | 43 Comments