Key Points – The M16 rifle’s introduction during the Vietnam War was deeply controversial despite its “on-paper” advantages over the M14—lighter weight, higher ammunition capacity, and ...

The historical significance of the M1 Garand can't be overstated. It was the first semi-automatic military rifle to be employed as a standard shoulder weapon, a point that was quite notable at the ...

Center-fire sporting rifles, cal. .22 rimfire rifles, and pistols were produced, but this business was small compared to the large military rifle contracts of World War I and earlier.

The 5 Longest-Distance Sniper Kills in Military History A Ukrainian marksman took the top spot in 2023 with a shot over 2.36 miles away. (Ukraine SBU) ...

By order of the Kaiser, four battalions of the German Army were equipped with the new rifle for a troop test in 1882. The tests were successful, and the rifle was adopted Jan. 31, 1884, with the ...

During the award ceremony, Freeman presented Sgt. Jonathan Wood of the Louisiana National Guard with the U.S. Army Distinguished Rifleman Badge. Elsenboss was awarded the Women’s Rifle Trophy.