Inside the Infantry Arsenal: Bullpup Rifles vs. Conventional Weapons – Pros, Cons, and Battlefield Roles — Global Defense Insight

Inside the Infantry Arsenal: Bullpup Rifles vs. Conventional Weapons – Pros, Cons, and Battlefield Roles — Global Defense Insight

Small arms design choices have always balanced ergonomics, firepower, compactness, and ease of use. Among the most debated is the bullpup layout, where the magazine and action are located behind the trigger, versus the conventional (standard‑layout) rifle with the action and magazine forward of the trigger. This debate shapes infantry effectiveness in urban warfare, mechanized transport, special operations, and general field deployment. Over the…