Firearms History
Quick Quips: 5 Facts About Annie Oakley
You've likely heard about Annie Oakley. As a female American sharpshooter, she certainly earned her place in history. Here are five quick facts about her life and accomplishments.
We've all heard of Jesse James, Butch Cassidy, and Billy the Kid, but there were also a number of outlaw women of the Wild West. Check out the outlaw women of the Wild West that you should definitely learn more about.
The Kar 98 Mauser: Development and Doctrine
The story of the Karabiner 98 Mauser rifle is the penultimate chapter of one of the most copied firearms in all of small arms.
Quick Quips: 5 Facts About Samuel Colt
Samuel Colt is a legend among firearms designers and manufacturers. In fact, he's one of the first people who come to mind when you think about the history of firearms.
Women’s History Month: Civil War heroes Dr. Mary Walker and Sarah Edmonds
March is Women's History Month, and we're kicking it off with two extraordinary women from the Civil War. Dr. Mary Walker and Sarah Edmonds bravely served during the war as soldiers and spies.
North Hollywood Shootout: 44 Minutes That Changed Law Enforcement
On February 28, 1997, the North Hollywood Shootout left its indelible mark on law enforcement and tactics. Here's the story.
Frank Hamer’s Hammers – The Legendary Lawman and his Firearms
Frank Hamer was a lawman to his core, and the Bonnie and Clyde ambush was really a small bump in an epic life. Today we're looking at Frank Hamer and his guns in detail.
Quick Quips: 5 Fun Facts About the Gatling Gun
The Gatling Gun is a fixed, hand-cranked, and fully automatic firearm, designed to fire some 200 rounds/minute from a removable magazine. 200 rounds/minute in 1862?! Did you know that? Here are five additional fun facts about the Gatling Gun you may or may not have already known.
Firearms of 1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story
It’s no secret Hollywood doesn’t always get things correct when it comes to historical accuracy and firearms. Let’s take a look at the major firearms of the "1883: A Yellowstone Origin Story" and see what the show creators got right and wrong along the way.
Guns of the 1986 FBI Miami Shootout
The firearms used by both the agents and the criminals on that day are worth knowing not only for their historical value but because they prove a few tactical points we'd all be wise to remember.