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The Army's M-4 Carbine: Background and Issues for Congress
The Army’s M-4 Carbine: Background and Issues for Congress Andrew Feickert Specialist in Military Ground Forces June 8, 2010 Congressional Research Service 7-5700 www.crs.gov RS22888 CRS Report for Congress Prepared for Members and Committees of Congress The Army’s M-4 Carbine: Background and Issues for Congress Summary The M-4 carbine is the Army’s primary individual combat weapon for infantry units. While there have been concerns raised by some about the M-4’s reliability and lethality, some studies suggest that the M-4 is performing well and is viewed favorably by users. The Army is undertaking both the M4 Carbine Improvement Program and the Individual Carbine Competition, the former to identify ways to improve the current weapon, and the latter to conduct an open competition among small arms manufacturers for a follow-on weapon. An integrated product team comprising representatives from the Infantry Center; the Armament, Research, Development, and Engineering Center; the Program Executive Office Soldier; and each of the armed services will assess proposed improvements to the M4. The proposal for the industry-wide competition is currently before the Joint Requirements Oversight Council, and with the anticipated approval, solicitation for industry submissions could begin this fall. It is expected, however, that a selection for a follow-on weapon will not occur before FY2013, and that fielding of a new weapon would take an additional three to four years. This report will be updated as events warrant. Congressional Research Service The -
A Century of Antique Gun Values 7 by Greg Martin
A CENTURY OF ANTIQUE GUN VALUES 7 BY GREG MartiN Greg Martin and S.P. Fjestad shown honoring the late R.L. Wilson at an Antique Arms Show in Las Vegas. n April 12, 1958, James E. Serven addressed the American relatively favorable buying opportunities may well be present and Society of Arms Collectors at the Adolphus Hotel in Dallas, unrecognized today.” Serven followed up by presenting an interesting OTexas. His presentation was titled “Are Antique Guns a Good graph to his audience, listing 16 classifications of antique firearms by Investment?” I discovered his speech among the copious books and value and their ranking, with Colt firearms being the leaders in catalogues I had accumulated in years of collecting. It was not the title appreciation due to their popularity. Colts would continue to hold this that first caught my attention, because I felt that I already knew the exalted position for the next fifty-plus years, with Winchesters eventually answer, but the year it was presented. The 1950s were a decade that I reaching parity. could relate to. This is when my collecting adventures began amid surging While Serven’s investment calculations comparing gun values with interest in antique guns and sage warnings that prices were too high. conventional financial instruments, such as real estate, were of some 1958 was the midpoint to where we are today, and the vantage point merit, his identification of the subtle changes in gun values influenced from where Serven would answer his own question. In his presentation, by political and economic forces was more instructive. -
Thompson Brochure 9Th Edition.Indd
9th Edition Own A Piece Of American History Thompson Submachine Gun General John T. Thompson, a graduate of West Point, began his research in 1915 for an automatic weapon to supply the American military. World War I was dragging on and casualties were mounting. Having served in the U.S. Army’s ordnance supplies and logistics, General Thompson understood that greater fi repower was needed to end the war. Thompson was driven to create a lightweight, fully automatic fi rearm that would be effective against the contemporary machine gun. His idea was “a one-man, hand held machine gun. A trench broom!” The fi rst shipment of Thompson prototypes arrived on the dock in New York for shipment to Europe on November 11, 1918 the day that the War ended. In 1919, Thompson directed Auto-Ordnance to modify the gun for nonmilitary use. The gun, classifi ed a “submachine gun” to denote a small, hand-held, fully automatic fi rearm chambered for pistol ammunition, was offi cially named the “Thompson submachine gun” to honor the man most responsible for its creation. With military and police sales low, Auto-Ordnance sold its submachine guns through every legal outlet it could. A Thompson submachine gun could be purchased either by mail order, or from the local hardware or sporting goods store. Trusted Companion for Troops It was, also, in the mid ‘20s that the Thompson submachine gun was adopted for service by an Dillinger’s Choice offi cial military branch of the government. The U.S. Coast Guard issued Thompsons to patrol While Auto-Ordnance was selling the Thompson submachine gun in the open market in the ‘20s, boats along the eastern seaboard. -
The Firearms and Gun Safe of Ernest Hemingway
The Firearms and Gun Safe of Ernest Hemingway championsafe.com /firearms-gun-safe-ernest-hemingway/ While most people know Ernest Hemingway for his landmark works of the 20 th century, such as The Old Man and the Sea and A Farewell to Arms , he had a wide variety of interests that he liked to share with his friends. One of his friends, A.E. Hotchner, described a picture that he and Ernest Hemingway took back when they were children. This picture showed Ernest carrying a rifle at around five or six years of age. In fact, Hemingway’s mother stated that his father taught Ernest how to shoot around age two and could capably handle a pistol at age four. This unique and lesser-known passion has carried over into the industry today. Hemingway’s Firearms Passion Because Hemingway was so passionate about firearms from a young age, this passion spilled over into his writing. During his high school years, he was a member of the firearms club with his classmates. When he turned 18, he joined the military and served his country. While he wasn’t overseas, he hunted a variety of animals such as bears, deer, and elk on the American frontier. He also traveled on a variety of safaris, well-represented in his work. He worked hard to maintain his skills with firearms until the day he died. The Chronicles of War Hemingway served his country during World War I and worked as a reporter during World War II. This, combined with the passions described above, obviously meant that Hemingway led an action-packed life. -
Protective Force Firearms Qualification Courses
PROTECTIVE FORCE FIREARMS QUALIFICATION COURSES U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Office of Health, Safety and Security AVAILABLE ONLINE AT: INITIATED BY: http://www.hss.energy.gov Office of Health, Safety and Security Protective Force Firearms Qualification Courses July 2011 i TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION A – APPROVED FIREARMS QUALIFICATION COURSES .......................... I-1 CHAPTER I . INTRODUCTION ................................................................................... I-1 1. Scope .................................................................................................................. I-1 2. Content ............................................................................................................... I-1 CHAPTER II . DOE FIREARMS QUALIFICATION COURSE DEVELOPMENT PROCESS ................................................................................ II-1 1. Purpose ..............................................................................................................II-1 2. Scope .................................................................................................................II-1 3. Process ..............................................................................................................II-1 4. Roles .................................................................................................................II-2 CHAPTER III . GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FIREARMS QUALIFICATION COURSES.............................................................................III-1 CHAPTER IV -
Reproduction Arms Only
REPRODUCTION ARMS ONLY North-South Skirmish Association, Inc. Small Arms Committee 2020 Edition Updated: 01/01/2020 N-SSA PRODUCTION APPROVED REPRODUCTION ARMS, BARRELS, AND PROCESSES For HAND AND SHOULDER ARMS Topic Section Rifles 1 Rifle Muskets 2 Smoothbore Muskets 3 Rifled Muskets 4 Carbines 5 Breechloading Rifles/Carbine II 6 Revolvers 7 Approved Processes 8 Rimfire to Centerfire Conversions 8a Approved Barrel Processes 8b Miscellaneous Approved Barrels 9 IMPORTANT NOTICES. READ CAREFULLY! (1) All firearms, barrels, and processes listed in this document are approved by the Board of Directors for use in shooting activities of the North-South Skirmish Association, Inc. They have received “Production Approval”, which means that as manufactured they are pre-approved for skirmish use. An arm or barrel which has been altered or modified must be submitted to the Small Arms Committee for individual approval and must be issued a Small Arms Committee approval card before it can be used in a skirmish. It is the responsibility of the skirmisher to find out if planned or executed changes might void the existing approval of an arm or a barrel, and to submit altered production arms and/or barrels to the Small Arms Committee for consideration. If you are considering making any changes to an approved arm or barrel it is good practice to discuss it first with a member of the Small Arms Committee. 2. The Small Arms Committee must individually approve custom-made arms for which the maker does not have production approval, and a Small Arms Committee individual approval card must be carried for that arm as evidence of that approval. -
Checkpoint Charlie's Current Inventory 12-1-15 Page 1
Checkpoint Charlie's Current Inventory 12-1-15 short_description price SKU#001 LUGER P08 MAUSER BANNER 1940 E/C POLICE #2025x, MATCHING W/2 MATCHING MAGS, 3850 TOOL AND EXC. BLACK POLICE E/B HOLSTER, EXC. GRIPS, EXC. BORE, A FEW FRECKLES ON BARREL & SIDEPLATE, SO 95%, EXC. RIG, VERY SCARCE VARIANT SKU#002 ORTGIES DEUTCHE WERKE .25ACP #76638 WITH EXC. BROWN FLAP-TYPE HOLSTER, GOOD 425 BORE, 92-95% SKU#003 WALTHER P38 "GNR" PORTUGESE CONTRACT 9mm WITH "GNR" CREST ON RIGHT SIDE OF 1250 RECEIVER, PART OF A VERY SMALL EARLY 1960s SHIPMENT, EXC. BORE, 75-95%, VERY RARE CONTRACT SHIPMENT, HAVE JUST A VERY FEW ($1000-1250) SKU#004 COLT GOVERNMENT MODEL .380 SERIES 80 #RC022034, COLTGUARD FINISH, ORIGINAL 565 BLACK GRIPS, BLUE SMALL PARTS, EXC. BORE, SMALL 'AKC' ON TRIGGERGUARD BOTTOM, 98% SKU#005 COLT 1911 #572324, PARKERIZED WWII REWORK, ORIGINAL WWI PARTS, 85% 1295 SKU#006 BERETTA 1934 .380 ROMANIAN CONTRACT AXIS PISTOL #21435 W/2 ORIGINAL MAGS AND 895 ROMANIAN CONTRACT WIDE FLAP EXC. BROWN HOLSTER W/HOLSTER PROOF MARK. AS ISSUED, VET BRING-BACK, BUT NO PAPERS, EXC. BORE, 97%, APPEARS UNISSUED SKU#007 COLT 1908 POCKET MODEL .380 #33985, 1919 PRODUCTION, VG GRIPS, EXC. BORE, OLD 465 REBLUE, 97% SKU#008 WARNER INFALLIBLE .32 AUTO, EXC. GRIPS, GOOD BORE, EXC. SMOOTH FINISH, GRAYING 425 SLIGHTLY, 90% SKU#009 WALTHER P38 ac45 WaA359 VERY LATEWAR MISMATCH, FN WaA140 FRAME #4534c, SLIDE 1095 #8768c, BARREL #203d, COG HAMMER, PHOSPHATE MAG-LATCH & SLIDE-STOP, EXC. GRIPS, 98% SKU#010 KRIEGHOFF LUGER P08 9mm #6809, MATCHING WITH MATCHED MAG(NO PROOF ON MAG), 3750 COARSE CHECKERED BROWN GRIPS, PARTIAL RESTORATION, 98-99% SKU#011 SIMSON LUGER P08 #7567, MATCHING WITH MATCHED MAG, EXC. -
Mg 34 and Mg 42 Machine Guns
MG 34 AND MG 42 MACHINE GUNS CHRIS MC NAB © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com MG 34 AND MG 42 MACHINE GUNS CHRIS McNAB Series Editor Martin Pegler © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 4 DEVELOPMENT 8 The ‘universal’ machine gun USE 27 Flexible firepower IMPACT 62 ‘Hitler’s buzzsaw’ CONCLUSION 74 GLOSSARY 77 BIBLIOGRAPHY & FURTHER READING 78 INDEX 80 © Osprey Publishing • www.ospreypublishing.com INTRODUCTION Although in war all enemy weapons are potential sources of fear, some seem to have a deeper grip on the imagination than others. The AK-47, for example, is actually no more lethal than most other small arms in its class, but popular notoriety and Hollywood representations tend to credit it with superior power and lethality. Similarly, the bayonet actually killed relatively few men in World War I, but the sheer thought of an enraged foe bearing down on you with more than 30cm of sharpened steel was the stuff of nightmares to both sides. In some cases, however, fear has been perfectly justified. During both world wars, for example, artillery caused between 59 and 80 per cent of all casualties (depending on your source), and hence took a justifiable top slot in surveys of most feared tools of violence. The subjects of this book – the MG 34 and MG 42, plus derivatives – are interesting case studies within the scale of soldiers’ fears. Regarding the latter weapon, a US wartime information movie once declared that the gun’s ‘bark was worse than its bite’, no doubt a well-intentioned comment intended to reduce mounting concern among US troops about the firepower of this astonishing gun. -
List of Guns Covered by C&R Permit
SEC. II: Firearms Classified As Curios Or Relics Under 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 The Bureau has determined that the following firearms are curios or relics as defined in 27 CFR 178.11 because they fall within one of the categories specified in the regulations. Such determination merely classifies the firearms as curios or relics and thereby authorizes licensed collectors to acquire, hold, or dispose of them as curios or relics subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and the regulations in 27 CFR Part 178. They are still "firearms" as defined in 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44. Alkartasuna, semiautomatic pistol, caliber .32. All Original military bolt action and semiautomatic rifles mfd. between 1899 and 1946. All properly marked and identified semiautomatic pistols and revolvers used by, or mfd. for, any military organization prior to 1946. All shotguns, properly marked and identified as mfd. for any military organization prior to 1946 and in their original military configuration only. Argentine D.G.F.M. (FMAP) System Colt Model 1927 pistols, marked "Ejercito Argentino" bearing S/Ns less than 24501. Argentine D.G.F.M. - (F.M.A.P.) System Colt model 1927, cal. 11.25mm commercial variations. Armand Gevage, semiautomatic pistols, .32ACP cal. as mfd. in Belgium prior to World War II. Astra, M 800 Condor model, pistol, caliber 9mm parabellum. Astra, model 1921 (400) semiautomatic pistols having slides marked Esperanzo Y Unceta. Astra, model 400 pistol, German Army Contract, caliber 9mm Bergmann-Bayard, S/N range 97351-98850. Astra, model 400 semiautomatic pistol, cal. -
Download the May 2020 Newsletter Here
MAY 2020 VOL 87 President’s Message Chapter 16 Newsleer Organizaon and Responsibilies: Editor: Glen Craig Secons: Message from the President: Stephen Durfee Treasurers Report: Willi Lindner Sec. Rpt (Staff Meeng Minutes): Mike Barkstrom Sick Call/Obituary: Chaplain Butch Hall Blast from the Past: Glen Craig Special Recognion: Mike Barkstrom Upcoming Events: Mike Barkstrom Calendar: Stephen Durfee Human Interest Story: Chapter at large SFA Naonal HQ Update: Stephen Durfee Aer Acon Report: Stephen Durfee Membership Info: Roy Sayer Adversements: Glen Craig A wise and frugal government, which shall restrain men from injuring one Suspense: another, shall leave them otherwise free to regulate their own pursuits of st industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the Newsleer published (Web): 1 of each bread it has earned. – Thomas Jefferson odd numbered month Respecully, (Special Forces Associaon Chapter XVI President) th Stephen P. Durfee (DOL) Booz, Allen, Hamilton Inc. Input due to editor: 20 of each Strategic and Operaonal Exercise Planner, Mid [email protected] even numbered month Personal Cell: 208‐530‐5472 Dra due to President: 30th of each Pastor Butch’s Corner even numbered month th Powerful stories, to be so short. Final Dra due 30 of each These twelve short stories are all very good stories and make us think even numbered month twice about the daily happenings in our lives as we deal with others!! 1. I asked my grandmother to define success in her own words, she said; "Success is when you look back at your life and the memories make you smile." 2. -
Armalite® Ar-30A1™ Rifle
ARMALITE®, INC OWNER’S MANUAL FOR ARMALITE® AR-30A1™ RIFLE READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY, PARTICULARLY THE WARNINGS, BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM! IT’S IMPORTANT! ©2012 ArmaLite®, Inc., All rights reserved. ArmaLite®, Inc. August 2013 Rev 23 525 E. Pinnacle PeakRd. Ste. 100 P/N: MANUAL AR30A1 Phoenix AZ. 85024 623-780-1050 www.ArmaLite.com 1 2 Congratulations on buying an ArmaLite®! You won’t be disappointed. Our many ArmaLite®-made parts and accessories for your gun are shown on our website www.armalite.com. You can also check our web specials for great deals or browse through our on-line catalog. Check with your local ArmaLite® dealer for any special deals or sales that he may be running. To learn more about your new firearm, we invite you to visit the Library on our website. There, we have on-line Manuals, Frequently Asked Questions and Technical Notes you’re sure to find helpful. There’s nothing better than adding to your ArmaLite® firearm with GENUINE ArmaLite® parts! 525 E. Pinnacle Peak Rd. Ste. 100 623-780-1050 [email protected] FOLLOW ARMALITE ON FACEBOOK AND TWITTER 3 1. READ THIS FIRST! Throughout this manual you will find WARNINGS and/or CAUTIONS printed in bold print. All WARNINGS and CAUTIONS should be read carefully and followed completely. WARNINGS discuss issues that could result in damage to your firearm, or injury or death to you or a bystander. CAUTIONS discuss issues that could result in damage or malfunction of your firearm. WARNING: IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ASSURE THAT YOUR FIREARM IS HANDLED, FIRED, AND STORED SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY AT ALL TIMES. -
American N Ational Standard
SAAMI Z299.5-2016 Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Evaluation of New Firearms Designs Under Conditions of Abusive Mishandling for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers American National Standard Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. 11 Mile Hill Road, Newtown, Connecticut 06470-2359 SAAMI Z299.5-2016 Voluntary Industry Performance Standards Criteria for Evaluation of New Firearms Designs Under Conditions of Abusive Mishandling for the Use of Commercial Manufacturers Sponsor Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. Members Beretta USA Corporation Marlin Firearms Company Broadsword Group LLC North American Arms, Inc. Browning Arms Company O.F. Mossberg & Sons, Inc. CCI/Speer Ammunition Olin Corporation/Winchester Division Colt’s Manufacturing Company LLC Remington Arms Company, LLC COR-BON/Glaser LLC Savage Arms, Inc. Federal Cartridge Company SIG SAUER, Inc. Fiocchi of America, Inc. Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. Glock St. Marks Powder, Inc. Hodgdon Powder Company Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Hornady Manufacturing Company Taurus Holdings, Inc. Kahr Arms Weatherby, Inc. Associate Members: New River Energetics, LLC Nosler, Inc. Ruag Ammotech USA, Inc. Supporting Members: Advanced Tactical Armament Concepts, LLC Barnes Bullets, LLC Black Hills Ammunition, Inc. Doubletap Ammunition, Inc. Kent Cartridge, America Knight Rifles MAC Ammo One Shot, Inc. Southern Ballistic Research, LLC d/b/a SBR War Sport Industries, LLC Approved March 14, 2016 Abstract This Standard provides procedures for evaluating new firearms designs and applies to rifle, shotguns, pistols and revolvers. In the interest of safety these tests are structured to demonstrate to the designer of new firearms that the product will resist abusive mishandling. These procedures are specifically understood not to apply to muzzle loading and black powder firearms of any type.