Evolution Of The Infantry Rifle(1)

The infantry rifle has evolved significantly since the American Civil War. Soldiers initially used flintlock rifles but now rely on bolt action and automatic rifles like the M4. The document traces the development of infantry rifles through major conflicts, highlighting rifles from the World Wars like the M1903 and M1 Garbine. It also discusses rifles issued in Vietnam and Iraq, and proposes future non-lethal weapons options like the Long Range Acoustic Device.