New Army ammo facility to supply millions of 6.8 mm rounds annually
The 450,000-square-foot plant in Independence, Missouri, is expected to be fully operational by 2028.
By Todd South
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Budget deal includes VA funding hike, firearm ownership protections
The appropriations measure is expected to be approved by Congress later this week.
Study suggests confiscating personal weapons from suicidal service members
A study found that suicidal service members are more likely to keep their weapons loaded and unsecured at home.
Marine who reportedly tried to enter Nebraska Air Force base heavily armed faces military hearing
A preliminary military court hearing at Marine Corps Base Hawaii is scheduled for Wednesday.
Coast Guard officer accused of making hit list targeted Supreme Court justices, feds say
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists looked at other targets: two Supreme Court justices and two executives of social media companies, according to federal prosecutors.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Attorney seeks Coast Guardsman’s release since he isn’t facing terrorism charges
A Coast Guard lieutenant accused of stockpiling guns and compiling a hit list of prominent Democrats and network TV journalists is seeking his release from federal custody since prosecutors haven’t charged him with any terrorism-related offenses.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press
Before he was caught, this sailor trafficked firearms
The sailor was assigned to the Norfolk-based aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush when prosecutors say he unlawfully sold at least 23 guns for profit.
Swedish navy boat hits quay
In its Tuesday statement, the military said the accident occurred during a landing exercise when the assault craft ran into the quay.
Step back in time at Fort Abercrombie
The Navy built a radio facility on Woody Island in 1911, and later established its base on what is now Coast Guard Base Kodiak in 1939 in response to the onset of World War II.
By Jack Barnwell, Kodiak Daily Mirror
Here’s one of the big guns competing to be SOCOM’s next lightweight medium machine gun
The .338 NM machine gun is lighter than the current M240 in 7.62mm but can shoot with some of the same effects as the .50 caliber, a much heavier platform.
By Todd South
Born in war, Bangladesh’s rock ‘n’ roll is dying
The seeds of rock ‘n’ roll culture were planted in Bangladesh during the birth of the country in 1971, after a war for liberation separated this majority-Muslim territory from Pakistan.
By Mubashar Hasan, University of Oslo
New optic needed for machine gun, .50 caliber and automatic grenade launcher
Officials want the optic to help shooters find and hit the target faster.
By Todd South