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AR-18 Rifle History: The Forgotten Weapon That Inspired Modern Designs

Few rifles in the history of military firearms have traveled a path as distinctive as the ArmaLite AR-18/AR-180. Born in the 1960s, the AR-18 was the lesser-known cousin of the legendary AR-15, which ...
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Every U.S. Military Rifle Since WWII — By Caliber and Rate of Fire

As detailed in its latest annual budget request, the U.S. Department of Defense plans to spend $395.5 million on ...
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How the AR-15 Rifle Became America’s Most Dangerous Weapon

The Allen mall shooting on May 6 was the 199th mass shooting of 2023, marking the most recent incident in which a gunman chose to use an AR-15 style rifle during the tragic event. Referred to as the ...
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Every Rifle the U.S. Marines Have Used Since Vietnam

Of the four main fighting branches of the U.S. military, the Marine Corps is perhaps the most versatile and combat oriented.