Archive for special forces

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Exclusive: Update on the FN SCAR

Some clarification as to the SCAR's future.

June 27, 2011
grenade launcher,M32,special forces,Milkor

Guns of the Special Forces

These are some of the best weapons our country has. We should be proud they’re protecting freedom in the hands of one of the greatest fighting forces in the world—the Green Berets.

May 2, 2011

Heckler & Koch MR556A1

H&K fanboys have reason to rejoice with the long-awaited introduction of the civilian model of the HK416.

April 29, 2011
Kestrel,wind gauge,long-range shooting,precision,sniper tools

Doping the Wind, Part I

Judging wind is probably the most difficult aspect of long-range shooting. Former SOF sniper Steve Adelmann has some tips on how to master the breeze in part 1 of this two-part series.

January 29, 2011
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US PeaceKeeper Products Rapid Deployment Pack

Keep your vital gun and survival gear ready to go at a moment's notice with this versatile pack.

December 21, 2010
SureFire,weaponlight,military

SureFire Awarded Major Contracts for USSOCOM

SureFire has been awarded two contracts worth a total of $31.5 million to fulfill USSOCOM's weapons accessories program requirements for its Visible Bright Light, Heavy, and Visible Bright Light III projects.

November 19, 2010
FN SCAR

FNH SCAR

The FNH SCAR combines today's cutting-edge technology with a greater degree of modularity than previous battle rifles.

October 28, 2010
training,folding-stock,rifles,special forces,military

Shooting Folding-Stock Rifles

Former SOF operator Steve Adelmann tells you when and how to shoot a rifle with the stock folded.

October 26, 2010
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Bullpup Battle

Associate Editor Ed Friedman, a man with no combat experience whatsoever, tries to argue for the bullpup-style rifle against grizzled SOF veteran and Rifles Editor Steve Adelmann. You pick the winner…

October 26, 2010
Suppressor,Tactical,Special Forces,Training

The Truth About Suppressors

Sound suppressors aren't the "silencers" seen in movies, but they are an incredibly effective tool—if you know how to use them.

October 26, 2010