Why a new sidearm replacement is a big deal to the troops

Orvelin Valle
Mar 31, 2018 2:48 AM PDT
1 minute read
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Firearms technology has advanced by leaps and bounds over the last 20 years. While civilians and law enforcement have taken advantage of new designs, the military hasn't been as quick to adjust.

In this episode of the We Are The Mighty podcast we discuss the military's plans to find a pistol replacement, the role of today's battle rifles, and why ammo matters.

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Guest:

  • Christian Lowe: Executive Editor at We Are The Mighty
    • Christian is a veteran reporter and digital editor with nearly 20 years of experience covering the U.S. military at home and abroad. He deployed six times to Iraq and Afghanistan as an embedded reporter and has covered all the services in the conflict zone, on base and in halls of Capitol Hill and the Pentagon. Christian worked previously at Army Times and Military.com as well as a stint in the firearms industry as Editor in Chief of Shooting Sports Retailer and Tactical Retailer magazines. He's a competitor in IDPA, USPSA and 3-Gun Nation.

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Music licensed by Jingle Punks:

  • Off Switch
  • Downtown Dollar

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