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army
An army (from Latin arma "arms, weapons" via Old French armée, "armed" (feminine)) or ground force is a fighting force that fights primarily on land. In the broadest sense, it is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or state. It may also include other branches of the military such as the air force via means of aviation corps. Within a national military force, the word army may also mean a field army. They differ from army reserves who are activated only during such times as war or natural disasters.
In several countries, the army is officially called the Land Army to differentiate it from an air force called the Air Army, notably France. In such countries, the word "army" on its own retains its connotation of a land force in common usage. The current largest army in the world, by number of active troops, is the People's Liberation Army of China with 2,250,000 active troops and 800,000 reserve personnel followed by the Indian Army with 1,129,000 active troops and 2,142,900 reserve personnel.
By convention, irregular military is understood in contrast to regular armies which grew slowly from personal bodyguards or elite militia. Regular in this case refers to standardized doctrines, uniforms, organizations, etc. Regular military can also refer to full-time status (standing army), versus reserve or part-time personnel. Other distinctions may separate statutory forces (established under laws such as the National Defence Act), from de facto "non-statutory" forces such as some guerrilla and revolutionary armies. Armies may also be expeditionary (designed for overseas or international deployment) or fencible (designed for – or restricted to – homeland defence).
US Army researchers are turning it ‘up to 11’ to make hypervelocity firearms | TechLink
Experimental firings were conducted in March with a cartridge that contained less than a gram of propellant (15 grains).
The muzzle velocity was over 2,900 feet per second,
“The goal is to get rifle-like...
Have a like new Trijicon ACOG TA31RCO scope on a LaRue LT100 Mount. This scope is 4x32 with Green Chevron. Comes with everything you see in the pics. These together new run about 1500.00. Asking $900 cash. This has been sitting on top of a safe queen and not getting any use since I installed...
Call them Fudds, Bubbas, or anything you like - but the hunters in the USA have been (and are) a force to be reckoned with.
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Here's an interesting side bar. After the Japanese decimated our fleet in...
***sold***I have a Colt Special army .38 with a 5" (maybe?) barrel for sale. Manufacture date of 1926 according to the serial number. The trigger is DA/SA and very nice. Shoots very well and has been taken care of. Unfortunately I'm trying to downsize my collection and am not attached to this...
Army Vet Killed While Trying To Hold Robbers At Gunpoint Until Police Arrived
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO – Two fugitives are on the run after fatally shooting an Army Vet who attempted to detain them after one of them held him at gunpoint at a Wells Fargo ATM. Both Matthew Chavez, 25, and Veronica...
Black powder Ruger Old Army cap & ball pistol. Needs a good scrubbing and is missing the nipples.
Some light surface rust, but it functions fine. the bore is good.
This a steal at $340.
Call Bruce Reynolds at 503-569-3657 (cell) I have an FFL and can do the background check.
SOLD
This is a COLT Single Action Army SAA 3rd Generation. With 7½" Barrel, original box with styrofoam inserts for handgun. Plus owners manual.
The end flap of the box has been torn off but still included with box.
It is in immaculate condition 98++. I purchased this in the early 1980s and...
Being a disabled Marine and loving the firearms community since I was little one of my best memories is when I was building guns so now that I'm out I decided to start building military clones to the closest Spec I possibly can using all the same parts as the federal government except for three...
Ruger Old Army 45 cal. black powder only. Missing nipples and needs a good scrubbing. The
action functions well. Adjustable sights, some light surface rust. 45 Long Colt conversion cylinder available on line. $375 or make reasonable offer. Comes with Western style holster.
BHruce Reynolds, Salem...
$ 250.00 shipped by Priority Mail, Insured.
$ 235.00 FTF Bend OR area.
First to post " I'll take it " , followed by PM, please.
Cross posted, time stamp rules.
I dont use it so someone else should. Looking for $75 + shipping. Its basically unused I think I cut a box and may have used the scissors once. and comes with everything -the box.