All of the major wars are ultimately decided by the 'Boots on the Ground' and these fighting men and women require reliable tools to get the job done. The gun has evolved much since its early days and advancements in cartridge and action types have served to further the field while the general ideas remain intact. The modern battlefield is littered with even more manufacturers and squad-level weapon types than ever before - indicating that the 21st Century will be no less bloody than the one before it.