Marines approve red dot optics for pistol qualification — under one condition
The Marine Corps is embracing pistol-mounted optics, but only if your unit picks up the tab.
By Daniel Terrill
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Airmen plead guilty to false statements in shooting that suspended M18
Two airmen at F.E. Warren Air Force Base have pleaded guilty to making false statements about the deadly shooting of another airman.
Global Strike resumes using M18 pistol with new inspection rules
The Air Force suspended use of the pistol after an airman was fatally shot with one at F.E. Warren Air Force Base.
Air Force makes arrest in airman’s shooting death involving M18 pistol
The arrested airman is accused of multiple crimes, including involuntary manslaughter, the Air Force said.
Investigation of Marine convicted in DC barracks shooting reveals unit history of firearm negligence
It also revealed that Lance Cpl. Andrew Johnson had a history of pointing what he believed to be an unloaded pistol at fellow Marines and pulling the trigger.
By Philip Athey
Colt 1911 pistol carried by Marine on Iwo Jima going up for auction
The items are expected to sell for somewhere between $35,000 and $55,000.
By J.D. Simkins