William "Bucky" Lawson is a self-described "typical Appalachian-American gun enthusiast". He is a military historian specializing in World War II and has written a few things, as he says, "here and there". A featured contributor for Strategy & Tactics, he likes dogs, range time, and a good cigar - preferably with an Old Fashioned that has an extra orange slice.

EMP Proof Safe? Protect Your Gun Safe from an EMP

If you’re into preparedness, you’re likely aware of the potential threat from an electromagnetic pulse or EMP. You can read up on EMPs, their effects, and what causes them elsewhere. But in the video linked below, leading EMP expert Dr. Arthur T. Bradley shows us how to protect your gun safe and what’s in it […]

The Umarex-HK MP5 in .22 LR: “Hardcore and Heavy Duty”

Curious about the new HK MP5 22 LR from Umarex? Here's a closer look from Todd the Gun Guy along with some context from Bucky Lawson.

Smooth Sailing: The Springfield Armory Garrison 1911 in 9mm

Coming on the heels of the popular .45 ACP version, the Garrison is a quality, versatile 1911 platform with a relatively inexpensive price tag.

The Diamondback Sidekick .22 Revolver — “A Whole Lot of Gun”

Here's a closer look at the new Diamondback Sidekick .22 revolver. Is it the best of the bunch in its category?

The Misunderstood Nagant M1895 Revolver

The Russian Nagant M1895 revolver is usually an afterthought, at best, when the topic of military surplus weapons comes up. But it’s a cool little gun that is surprisingly pleasant to shoot.

Heritage Rough Rider vs. Ruger Wrangler — .22 Single Action Rivals

The single action Ruger Wrangler and the Heritage Rough Rider are two of the most ubiquitous and affordable .22 revolvers. How do they compare?

The M3/M3A1 Grease Gun: Unlikely Thompson Killer

How did the Grease Gun, an ugly, crudely-welded, stamped, sheet-metal gun carve its niche in American military history? Here's the story.

HS Produkt VHS-2 Rifle: Best-Designed Bullpup in the World?

Ian McCollum is back with what may be the most well-thought-out bullpup design in the world. I know, Tavor and all that, but look at the HS Produkt VHS-2 rifle.

The Winchester 1897 Trench Gun — How Not to Get Scammed

YouTube’s Judge Roy Bean, who owns an authentic Winchester 1897 trench gun, has pointers on how to spot fakes and how to tell if it’s a WWI or WWII gun.

The Bren Ten: A Historical Failure

Sometimes, even a quality, well-designed (mostly) product will fail. It happens all the time and can be for any number of reasons. Such was the case with the Bren Ten pistol, as explained to us by none other than Larry Vickers. In the late 1970s and early 1980s, a California company called Dornaus and Dixon […]

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