Colt's Halt to Civilian AR-15 Sales Could Prompt Other Gunmakers to Exit Market
Despite the decrease in demand, the AR-15 is still an extremely popular rifle.
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Colt Suspends Production of AR-15 for Civilian Market
Gunmaker Colt says it is suspending its production of rifles for the civilian market including the popular AR-15.
Sig Sauer Offers First Look at Weapons that Could Replace Army's M4 Carbine and M249
Sig Sauer offered a first look at the automatic rifle and rifle prototypes for the U.S. Army's Next Generation Squad Weapon.
Army Picks Gunmakers for Next Test Phase of Future Infantry Weapons
The Army's goal is to begin replacing both M4s and M249s in an infantry brigade combat team in the first quarter of 2023.
Marine Corps Wants Single Device to Control Rifle Accessories, Radios
Marine Corps riflemen may soon be able to control their thermal sights and aiming lights with a single touchpad device.
Army Reveals Timeline for Fielding New Infantry Weapons
The service's goal is to select a final design for both weapons from a single provider in the first quarter of 2022.
Army to Receive 7.62mm Squad Marksman Rifles as Early as Next Year
Heckler & Koch Defense Inc. will soon begin delivering thousands of 7.62mm squad-designated marksman rifles to the Army.
Senate Panel Green-Lights More Money for Army Helos, New Auto Rifle
The SASAC approved defense spending bill provides dollars for Army helicopters and a weapon to replace the M249.
Crisis Averted: No Rifle Optic Shortage for Recruits at Boot Camp, Marines Say
Officials say the service has averted a shortage of rifle combat optic sights that was on track to affect new recruits.
Marines Face Shortage of Rifle Optics for New Recruits at Boot Camp
The Marine Corps may run out of rifle combat optic sights for recruits to train with at Parris Island and other centers.
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