This article, by Capt. William L. Smith, originally appeared in the January 1969 issue of THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN, predecessor to American Rifleman. To subscribe to today's monthly magazine, visit NRA’s ...

Here’s What You Need to Remember: “The M-16K is ideal for bodyguard/escort duty in the confined space of an automobile or helicopter. For military use, it is an excellent alternative... Here’s What ...

From the dense jungles of Vietnam to the harsh deserts of the Middle East, the American soldier has stood ready, M16 or M4 ...

A surplus mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicle provided to local law enforcement by U.S. military department Defense Logistics Agency’s Law Enforcement Support Office similar to one ...

Summary and Key Points: The U.S. Army’s Advanced Combat Rifle (ACR) program aimed to replace the M16 rifle with a more advanced design but ultimately failed to find a suitable successor. Launched in ...

A U.S. company has developed a rifle cartridge that fragments into a shotgun-like cloud ...

Combining the most recognizable catalog in gunsmithing with arguably the most recognizable rifle on the planet, Brownells® releases its first catalog featuring only products for the black rifle. Free ...

Watch a firearm and weapons expert react to the iconic M16 in video games! From Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, to Escape from Tarkov, to Payday 2, and more, we got Alex Pitts, the Combined Military ...