Featured in GunsBYJoseph TrevithickNov 7, 2023ShareAC-130J Ghostriders Could Lose Their Big 105mm GunsThe future of the AC-130J’s big gun is once again uncertain as interest in giving the Ghostrider more stand-off strike capabilities grow. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 7, 2023ShareBYOliver ParkenOct 17, 2023ShareJapan’s Railgun Performs First Test Firing At SeaJapan’s long in development medium-caliber electromagnetic railgun could offer a huge boost in point defense capabilities. BYOliver ParkenOct 17, 2023ShareBYBrett TingleyFeb 17, 2022Share$3,375 Electromagnetic Gun Declared “A Serious Weapon” During Expert Range Report (Updated)While the rifle may not pack the punch of a traditional firearm, a review of the ArcFlash Labs GR-1 shows why it is not a toy. BYBrett TingleyFeb 17, 2022ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 3, 2021ShareArmy’s 1,000 Mile Range Supergun Set To See Its Budget SlashedThe Army’s Strategic Long Range Cannon program had been planning to demonstrate a prototype weapon by 2023. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 3, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2021ShareChina Is Testing A Beastly 20-Barrel Naval Gatling Gun (Updated)The new weapon has nearly twice as many barrels as the largest close-in weapon system in service now with China’s Navy. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2021ShareBYThomas NewdickApr 12, 2021ShareArticulated Gun Pods Allowed Soviet Aircraft To Fire Backwards, Downwards, And Even SidewaysThe Cold War-era gun pods were a bizarre solution for strafing ground targets, but some linger on today. BYThomas NewdickApr 12, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2021ShareA Marine F-35B Fighter Jet Accidentally Shot Itself With Its Own Gun Pod (Updated)Thankfully no one was injured, but the incident damaged the aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMar 25, 2021ShareAmerican Special Operators Set To Get New Advanced Computerized Sights For Their RiflesThe Israeli-designed sighting system tells the shooter right where to aim, even when engaging moving targets, such as small drones. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 25, 2021ShareBYJoseph TrevithickNov 6, 2020ShareBritish Army Apache Gunship’s 30mm Cannon Accidentally Fires During MaintenanceThe training round doesn’t appear to have caused any injuries or damage, but the British Army is still trying to figure out exactly where it went. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 6, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 1, 2020ShareSpecial Operators In Syria Are First American Unit To Use Computerized Sights On Their RiflesThe advanced sighting system locks onto targets, tells the shooter where to aim, and can even fire the gun for them at the right moment. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 1, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2020ShareNavy’s Stealthy Zumwalt Destroyer Has Finally Fired Its 30mm Guns For The First TimeThe test is a promising sign that the ship is slowly making progress in proving its basic capabilities. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2020SharePhotos Surface Of The Army’s Crazy 1,000 Mile Range Supergun Concept: Here’s What We KnowThe Army says the super-long-range cannon could help engage targets deep inside hostile territory and blow apart an opponent’s defenses. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2020ShareDARPA Wants Millions To Design An Unmanned ‘Flying Gun’ Under Its New Gunslinger ProgramBudget documents describe a gun-armed “missile” that would be able to engage multiple targets, either on the ground or in the air. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2020ShareBYJoseph TrevithickSep 26, 2019SharePentagon May Scrap 35 Million Depleted Uranium Rounds Used By The A-10 Warthog’s GunThe U.S. Air Force has said it has been considering stopping using the controversial ammunition entirely. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 26, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareThe USAF Is Rebuilding World War II-Era 40mm Shells for its AC-130U GunshipsThe service is the last user of the Bofors cannon in the US military and has had to go hunting for more ammunition. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareBYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareMarines Are Buying “M007” Glocks For Special Agents And Its Elite Helicopter UnitThe service is giving the guns to individuals who need to carry concealed, but there might be more orders on the way. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share12
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 7, 2023ShareAC-130J Ghostriders Could Lose Their Big 105mm GunsThe future of the AC-130J’s big gun is once again uncertain as interest in giving the Ghostrider more stand-off strike capabilities grow. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 7, 2023Share
BYOliver ParkenOct 17, 2023ShareJapan’s Railgun Performs First Test Firing At SeaJapan’s long in development medium-caliber electromagnetic railgun could offer a huge boost in point defense capabilities. BYOliver ParkenOct 17, 2023Share
BYBrett TingleyFeb 17, 2022Share$3,375 Electromagnetic Gun Declared “A Serious Weapon” During Expert Range Report (Updated)While the rifle may not pack the punch of a traditional firearm, a review of the ArcFlash Labs GR-1 shows why it is not a toy. BYBrett TingleyFeb 17, 2022Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 3, 2021ShareArmy’s 1,000 Mile Range Supergun Set To See Its Budget SlashedThe Army’s Strategic Long Range Cannon program had been planning to demonstrate a prototype weapon by 2023. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 3, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2021ShareChina Is Testing A Beastly 20-Barrel Naval Gatling Gun (Updated)The new weapon has nearly twice as many barrels as the largest close-in weapon system in service now with China’s Navy. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2021Share
BYThomas NewdickApr 12, 2021ShareArticulated Gun Pods Allowed Soviet Aircraft To Fire Backwards, Downwards, And Even SidewaysThe Cold War-era gun pods were a bizarre solution for strafing ground targets, but some linger on today. BYThomas NewdickApr 12, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2021ShareA Marine F-35B Fighter Jet Accidentally Shot Itself With Its Own Gun Pod (Updated)Thankfully no one was injured, but the incident damaged the aircraft. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 29, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMar 25, 2021ShareAmerican Special Operators Set To Get New Advanced Computerized Sights For Their RiflesThe Israeli-designed sighting system tells the shooter right where to aim, even when engaging moving targets, such as small drones. BYJoseph TrevithickMar 25, 2021Share
BYJoseph TrevithickNov 6, 2020ShareBritish Army Apache Gunship’s 30mm Cannon Accidentally Fires During MaintenanceThe training round doesn’t appear to have caused any injuries or damage, but the British Army is still trying to figure out exactly where it went. BYJoseph TrevithickNov 6, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 1, 2020ShareSpecial Operators In Syria Are First American Unit To Use Computerized Sights On Their RiflesThe advanced sighting system locks onto targets, tells the shooter where to aim, and can even fire the gun for them at the right moment. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 1, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2020ShareNavy’s Stealthy Zumwalt Destroyer Has Finally Fired Its 30mm Guns For The First TimeThe test is a promising sign that the ship is slowly making progress in proving its basic capabilities. BYJoseph TrevithickMay 20, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2020SharePhotos Surface Of The Army’s Crazy 1,000 Mile Range Supergun Concept: Here’s What We KnowThe Army says the super-long-range cannon could help engage targets deep inside hostile territory and blow apart an opponent’s defenses. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 25, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2020ShareDARPA Wants Millions To Design An Unmanned ‘Flying Gun’ Under Its New Gunslinger ProgramBudget documents describe a gun-armed “missile” that would be able to engage multiple targets, either on the ground or in the air. BYJoseph TrevithickFeb 17, 2020Share
BYJoseph TrevithickSep 26, 2019SharePentagon May Scrap 35 Million Depleted Uranium Rounds Used By The A-10 Warthog’s GunThe U.S. Air Force has said it has been considering stopping using the controversial ammunition entirely. BYJoseph TrevithickSep 26, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareThe USAF Is Rebuilding World War II-Era 40mm Shells for its AC-130U GunshipsThe service is the last user of the Bofors cannon in the US military and has had to go hunting for more ammunition. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share
BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019ShareMarines Are Buying “M007” Glocks For Special Agents And Its Elite Helicopter UnitThe service is giving the guns to individuals who need to carry concealed, but there might be more orders on the way. BYJoseph TrevithickJun 29, 2019Share