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Charlie Melton sits with Ballistic Magazine and gets personal.

Ballistic August/September 2021

Navy SEAL Sniper Charlie Melton Talks Shop & Life with Ballistic Magazine

Ballistic April/May 2021

M134 Minigun Mania: The Next-Gen 3,000 RPM Beast From Profense

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Ballistic February/March 2020

A Quick Story About That Time Raquel Welch Visited Vietnam in 1967

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Ballistic February/March 2021

WATCH: Mat Best Talks Military, Post-Service Life, and Jobs for Veterans

Ballistic October/November 2020

Jack Carr Talks Books, Military Service While Shooting Long Range

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Ballistic June/July 2019

WATCH: The Long, Painful & Inspiring Journey of Omar ‘Crispy’ Avila

Waterboarding 101: What Is Waterboarding and How to Prepare Yourself

By very accurately simulating the sensation of drowning, waterboarding torture has become a go-to method of obtaining important information.

Ballistic February/March 2019

How Magpul Has Changed the Firearms World Like No Other

From its useful innovation to its American roots and dedication to the firearms industry, manufacturers like Magpul are a rarity worth celebrating.

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WATCH: Kalashnikov Concern Unveils, Tests KUB-BLA Kamikaze Drone

The new KUB-BLA from Russian manufacturer Kalashnikov Concern is a kamikaze drone, capable of destroying ground targets with coordinates or image uploading.

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Ballistic Spring 2018

How Team Wendy Is Changing the Science Behind Protective Helmets

The story behind Team Wendy and how its high-tech helmets are keeping military and law enforcement protected from traumatic brain injury.

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WATCH: Aaron Barruga Talks Realities of War in ‘BCM American Gunfighter’

Aaron Barruga sits down with the BCM American Gunfighter series to discuss his time serving overseas and what it was like coming home.

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Ballistic Summer 2018

The Story of Jason Amerine, ODA 574 and Friendly Fire in Afghanistan

As an immediate response to the 9/11 attacks, Jason Amerine and ODA 574 led a brave and successful effort in Afghanistan, only to be halted by one of the worst...

Space Force Set to Become Sixth US Armed Forces Branch by 2020

Conjuring images of 'Star Wars'-type space battle, the U.S. Department of the Space Force is set to become the first new armed forces branch in 71 years.

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Ballistic Summer 2018

‘Tig’ Time: John Tiegen Dishes the Dirt on Contracting, Benghazi Attack

John Tiegen, more affectionately known as 'Tig,' talks about his time as a contractor overseas and the night in Benghazi that changed his life forever.

Ballistic Winter 2018

War-Zone Rescue Pilot MJ Hegar Settles the ‘Women in Combat’ Debate

Countless war-zone experiences put rescue pilot MJ Hegar at the top of the list of why the 'women in combat' debate needs to end.

Ballistic Fall 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Kris Paronto Has Used the Same ‘Frankenstein’ AR Since 2005

More affectionately known as 'Tanto,' Benghazi warrior Kris Paronto hasn't looked back after purchasing 'a little Bushmaster' AR in 2005.

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‘Tanto’ Uncensored: 7 Questions with Benghazi Warrior Kris Paronto

Benghazi hero Kris Paronto sounds off on the 2016 presidential election, ISIS and life after '13 Hours.'

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Navy SEAL Sniper Charlie Melton Talks Shop & Life with Ballistic Magazine

M134 Minigun Mania: The Next-Gen 3,000 RPM Beast From Profense

A Quick Story About That Time Raquel Welch Visited Vietnam in 1967

WATCH: Mat Best Talks Military, Post-Service Life, and Jobs for Veterans

Jack Carr Talks Books, Military Service While Shooting Long Range

WATCH: The Long, Painful & Inspiring Journey of Omar ‘Crispy’ Avila

Waterboarding 101: What Is Waterboarding and How to Prepare Yourself

How Magpul Has Changed the Firearms World Like No Other

WATCH: Kalashnikov Concern Unveils, Tests KUB-BLA Kamikaze Drone

How Team Wendy Is Changing the Science Behind Protective Helmets

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The Story of Jason Amerine, ODA 574 and Friendly Fire in Afghanistan

Space Force Set to Become Sixth US Armed Forces Branch by 2020

‘Tig’ Time: John Tiegen Dishes the Dirt on Contracting, Benghazi Attack

War-Zone Rescue Pilot MJ Hegar Settles the ‘Women in Combat’ Debate

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‘Tanto’ Uncensored: 7 Questions with Benghazi Warrior Kris Paronto

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Navy SEAL Sniper Charlie Melton Talks Shop & Life with Ballistic Magazine

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A Quick Story About That Time Raquel Welch Visited Vietnam in 1967

WATCH: Mat Best Talks Military, Post-Service Life, and Jobs for Veterans

Jack Carr Talks Books, Military Service While Shooting Long Range

WATCH: The Long, Painful & Inspiring Journey of Omar ‘Crispy’ Avila

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