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On the edge of anarchy, Venezuela has 5,000 shoulder-mounted missiles

by Brian Seay

Venezuela, a country devolving into anarchy, has a significant cache of the Russian-made missiles - a weapon of choice for insurgents worldwide.

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Former Army explosives tech pleads guilty to having live grenades

by Chris Eger

A Kansas Army veteran who served as an explosive ordinance disposal technician pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to unlawful possession of explosive devices.

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Rare North Korean ‘Type 73’ lives on in conflict zones, thanks to Iran

by Brian Seay

A rare North Korean gun was found in a small ship smuggling guns across the Arabian Sea earlier this year, and according to a report released last month, Iran may be the reason they're showing up in conflict zones.

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This guy makes a killing rolling gun-themed joints (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

Some of his latest creations include hand-rolled blunts shaped like an AK-47, a golden handgun and a grenade, all of which he sold for a hefty $7,000.

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Detroit man built up arsenal, spoke fondly of explosives, feds say

by Jennifer Cruz

After federal agents arrested a Detroit man on explosives charges, a search of his house turned up “an arsenal of weapons, ammunition, tactical gear and tactical training materials."

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Former Army explosives tech charged for possession of grenades

by Jennifer Cruz

During an investigation of a break-in at a storage facility, authorities found grenade simulators and C-4, which led to a search of the man’s home.

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Propane tanks among latest items discovered by TSA

by Jennifer Cruz

Week after week, the TSA makes all kinds of interesting discoveries at airports across the country. Here are a few from last week.

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Car-bombs, AKs and grenades: Violence in biker gangs not limited to U.S.

by Chris Eger

Gun control advocates cite the recent shootout in Waco, Texas, by outlaw motorcycle clubs as an American gun culture issue while ignoring overseas biker wars in countries with strict gun laws.

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Florida man catches 10 years for buying guns for Mexican cartel

by Chris Eger

Federal prosecutors announced last week that an Orlando, Florida, man who spent over $46,000 to purchase an arsenal of select-fire weapons intended for Mexican drug rings has received a 120-month sentence.

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Indictment for Jaime Juaregui: Convicted of buying guns for Mexican Gulf Cartel

by Chris Eger

Headed to a federal correctional institute for a decade is Jaime Juaregui, 36, who was arrested April 2013 on a two-count indictment of conspiracy to violate the Gun Control and National Firearms Acts and possession of unregistered firearms.

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The RPG-7 Grenade Launcher: Nothing lost in translation

by Chris Eger

If you have ever watched an action movie set after 1960, you have seen one. Heck, if you have ever been to a sandbox, you have encountered one. Its very abbreviation has become synonymous with an entire class of weapons. It is the humble RPG-7, and it’s simple, effective, and cheap. Why was it developed? […]

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The M79 Grenade Launcher: The bloop gun (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

One of oddest weapons ever carried by the US military looked like a massive sawn-off shotgun. With the improbable nickname of the ‘bloop gun’ this handy little grenade launcher has had an impressively long life.

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