From the Steyr AUG to the Israeli Tavor to the sci-fi-looking RM277, the U.S. has tested bullpup designs for decades — and rejected all of them.In this video, we break down what a bullpup rifle actually is, the real advantages it offers, and why the Pentagon keeps saying no. From awkward reloads and weird triggers to institutional inertia and operator preference, we explain why America’s standard-issue rifle still looks a lot like the M16.