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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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62-Year-Old Marine Veteran Shoots 3 Home Invasion Suspects

The suspects returned to the residence Thursday, they fired several rounds through the front door. The victim was hit in the shoulder. The victim returned fire...

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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..

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