How does a now-iconic military weapon trace back to a Middle Tennessee man with an idea?
The Barrett “Light Fifty” sniper rifle fires ammunition that can take out a tank. And it was designed as a passion project by a local firearms enthusiast in his free time. Plus, the local news for May 15, 2026, and a city-state power grab.
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