.50 BMG and the Geneva Convention
This video from Forgotten Weapons, hosted by Ian McCollum, debunks the common myth that the .50 BMG cartridge violates international laws of war. McCollum expertly explains that while certain treaties prohibit expanding or exploding projectiles for humane reasons, no international law specifically bans the use of .50 BMG against enemy combatants. The video clarifies the distinctions between the Geneva and Hague Conventions and the St. Petersburg Declaration, offering historical context for these regulations.











