Marine scout sniper candidates are initially called Professionally Instructed Gunmen, or PIGs, but once they graduate from the course, they are called Hunters of Gunmen, or HOGs.

Initially selected by U.S. Special Operations Command for its Advanced Sniper Rifle program, the MRAD comes chambered in 7.62×51 mm NATO, .300 Norma Magnum, and .338 Norma Magnum with the help of ...

The Marine Corps ' newest sniper rifle is ready for prime time. Marine Corps Systems Command announced Tuesday that it has reached full operational capability for the service's new Mark 22 ...

So we asked a few veterans of the craft what would they want young troops to know before embarking on the intense journey to become a sniper. Here’s what they said: 1. It’s not like in the ...

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J. -- The Army awarded a $49.9 million five year contract to Barrett Firearms Manufacturing Inc., Murfreesboro, Tenn. Monday, Mar.