Firearms History
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Iconic – The Most Famous Firearms
Today we are looking at guns that break out of the American firearms culture and into the mainstream consciousness. These guns have reached iconic status, often through an odd variety of circumstances that blend pop culture with real-world performance.
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Iconic Sniper Rifles of the American Armed Forces
American snipers have played a vital role in every American conflict since the American Revolution. However, there are a few rifles that stand out from the rest due to their reliability, collectibility, and documented battlefield successes.
![The Super Influential FN Model 1900 Pistol](https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fn-model-1900-feature-690x350.jpg)
The Super Influential FN Model 1900 Pistol
Even if they don’t know it, modern semi-automatic pistol manufacturers and enthusiasts are heavily indebted to John Browning, who designed the FN Model 1900, and Hart O. Berg, who saw its potential. The Model 1900 was the first real semi-automatic concealed carry pistol. We still use many of its innovations today.
![The Krag-Jorgensen: America’s First Bolt Action Service Rifle](https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/krag-jorgensen-rifle-feature-690x350.jpg)
The Krag-Jorgensen: America’s First Bolt Action Service Rifle
The Krag-Jorgensen rifle served the US military for only a decade. Yet it remains one of the best used combat rifles in American history.
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Patriots’ Day: Affirming the Value of the Armed Citizen
Happy Patriots’ Day. Raise a glass to the memory of those who stood up for their rights 248 years ago. They stood for your rights too. They deserve to be remembered.
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Top Guns of the Prohibition Era
The Prohibition Era was a lot of things including a great time for bootleggers and the mafia, but it also had some cool guns. There are all sorts of awesome guns that hail from the era of flappers and pre-NFA firearms. Here are our favorites.
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Black Watch: Royal Highlanders
The Black Watch regiment is a storied unit within the Scottish military, dating back to the early 18th century. From its formation to its amalgamation in 2006, Black Watch has contributed to some notably impactful moments in history.
![A History of the Castle Doctrine](https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Neuschwanstein-GettyImages-149410921.webp-Conde-Nast-Traveller-690x350.jpg)
A History of the Castle Doctrine
The Castle Doctrine and "stand your ground" laws are probably the most misunderstood self-defense laws. Follow along as we dive into the history of the Castle Doctrine and its expansion from inside the home to the public sphere.
![150 Years With the 45 Colt](https://gunmagwarehouse.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/longe-range-Ruger-Redhawk-45-colt-690x350.jpg)
45 Colt has been around a long time but it's still going strong. A few weeks ago, Gunsite Academy held a media to celebrate 150 years of this fine cartridge. To put it in perspective, how relevant do you think your cell phone will be in the next decade? How about 15 decades from now? Long live the 45 Colt!