The U.S. Marine Corps has taken a major step forward in enhancing combat readiness with the release of the new Marksmanship Campaign Plan (MCP).
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Marines Begin Mass Fielding of Suppressors (Silencers) at end of 2020
The U.S. Marine Corps has begun the mass fielding of suppressors for M4,M4A1, and M27 rifles. 13,700 have been procured. 30,000 are expected by 2023.
U.S. Marines Slightly Loosen Gun Restrictions for Select Corps Personnel
A policy change by the Marine Corps marks a small step forward for the Second Amendment. Perhaps in the future, we will see the Second Amendment gain much more respect on military bases.
50 Years in the Making: Vietnam Vet to Get Medal of Honor
“You followed him because he was a true leader – something you need in life-and-death situations. … He was totally fearless. He loved his Marines, and we loved him back.”
U.S. Marine Corps Adoption of M18 Underscores Success of SIG SAUER MHS Program
SIG SAUER, Inc. is honored to announce that the United States Marine Corps (USMC) is set to adopt the M18, the compact variant of the U.S. Army’s Modular Handgun System as their official duty pistol.
Marine Snipers are Getting New Mk 13 Rifles & Possibly New Optics
The Mk 13 fires a .300 Winchester Magnum, or Win Mag round, and has a range that pushes beyond 1,000 yards, former snipers told Marine Corps Times.
Department of Defense Releases Fiscal Year 2018 Budget Proposal
Today President Donald J. Trump sent Congress a proposed budget request of $639.1 billion, $574.5 billion in the base budget and $64.6 billion in the Overseas Contingency Operations budget.
JROTC National Air Rifle Championship to be Held in Anniston in March
Air rifle athletes from Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force JROTC units will compete shoulder-to-shoulder to establish the right to be National Champions.
United States Marine Corps Pistols in Question?
Will the G19 and the Colt 1911 stick around within special units, or be replaced with the SIG320 across the board?
Marines with 6th Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company Conducts Fire Training ~ VIDEO
The training provided the Marines with a hands on opportunity to work alongside another Marine unit while meeting annual training and readiness standards.
MARCORSYSCOM Selects Kestrel with Applied Ballistics to Support USMC
Applied Ballistics has announced the Kestrel with Applied Ballistics has been selected by MARCORSYSCOM to provide material solution for the SSBC program..
Marine Special Operations Command Selects Leupold Mark 8 CQBSS for Combat Troops
The Leupold Mark 8 1.1-8x24mm CQBSS M5B1 Front Focal has been selected by the United States Marine Corps Special Operations Command for use by front-line Marines in combat…
Colt Defense Awarded Marine Corps M45 Close Quarter Battle Pistol Contract
The new CQBP is a direct descendant of the iconic Colt M1911 adopted by the U.S. military in 1911 and carried as the primary sidearm through all the major conflicts of the 20th century.
GLOCK Donates $75,000 at 2011 Modern Day Marine
GLOCK, Inc. donated a total of $75,000 to two separate organizations during the 2011 Modern Day Marine held in MCB, Quantico, VA…
Hoppe’s Donates Gun Cleaning Kits to U.S. Marines
Hoppe’s has partnered with America 4R Marinesto supply more than 5,000 BoreSnake gun cleaning kits to U.S. Marines currently serving in Afghanistan and Iraq…
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle The Past, Present & Future
There is no doubt that the sustainment and further development of our Nation’s amphibious capability is important for continued access to strategically vital regions of the world…
Marine Corps Mandates The Ontario Knife Company’s Strap Cutter As Standard Issue
The Ontario Knife Company has already proudly provided more than 350,000 life saving Strap Cutters to the U.S. Military for use in Afghanistan, Iraq and all over the world…
Scholastic Steel Challenge Gets Young Marines Approval
Scholastic Steel Challenge announced that the Young Marines have adopted the Scholastic Steel Challenge as a firearms training program…