Romanian PM Model 90 Short Barrel
I used to train individuals preparing to work in dangerous countries. I taught them various survival skills, including…
HK MP5K in Close-Protection Role
I just finished writing a book on the HK MP5, which caused me to reminisce about the variations…
Bayonets for Bad Times
Many of us who believe in self-reliance make sure we have a rifle available that can serve for…
U.S. Trench Gun Tradition
I’VE been fascinated by U.S. military trench guns since I bought my first one—a much-used Winchester Model 97…
Low-Signature Weapons for Military and Police
I recently received the Paladin Press publication Tactical Use of Low-Signature Weapons for Military and Police by Mark…
SIG PE57
Switzerland’s practice of maintaining a citizen army based on individual riflemen has provided the impetus for a string…
Heliborne Shotgun Snipers
I’VE recently spoken to some of my British contacts who were involved in security at the 2012 London…
Sabot Designs Flechettes
THE flechette, a small dart-like projectile, has been of interest to military weapons designers for decades because of…
Ruger Mini-14 GB
When the Ruger Mini-14 was introduced in 1974/75, I was working overseas. I was not buying any guns…
The FN FAL: Not Invented Here
During World War II, the self-loading M1 Garand rifle gave U.S. Army and Marine infantrymen a distinct advantage…