Historical Guns

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Did Henry Tandey Spare Hitler? The Story Behind the Myth

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Adolf Hitler. Amidst humanity’s literally countless certifiable homicidal maniacs, Hitler consistently ranks number 1 on the psycho hit parade.

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MIL/LEO Only Guns From Your Favorite Companies

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MIL/LEO stands for military and law enforcement officer. This means the company that produces the firearm will not sell it to the average Joe but will limit it to military and law enforcement customers

Old School Cool – Part 2

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I continue discussing “old school cool” guns and their modern-day worth.

The 1980 Norco Shootout: A Tidy Little War

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The 1980 Norco shootout turned a bank robbery into a deadly gunfight that reshaped California law enforcement.

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Semi-Autos: A History

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We’re all generally familiar with the various firearms platforms, but it’s the semi-automatic that seems to get the most attention

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Old School Cool – Part 1

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I’ve competed in long range rifle competitions making shots out to beyond 1000 yards. Now I find much more enjoyment in closing the distance and using “old school cool” gear.

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Arthur Jackson: The Conflicted Hero

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In Arthur Jackson, we find an interesting dichotomy. An accomplished warrior rightfully venerated for exhibiting a level of personal valor unimaginable to most of us normal folk, he later found himself in an unexpected dark place.

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Savage Model 99: The Original Mag Fed Lever Action

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The Savage Model 1899 did not come close to toppling Winchester or Marlin, but this odd duck enjoyed a century-long run and continues to haunt the Savage Arms company to this day.

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The Best Snub Nose Revolvers

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Snub nose revolvers are an American classic. These micro-sized revolvers have a proud and interesting lineage that ties back to something known as the Fitz special

A Look At the Patrol Rifle of Yesteryear

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The AR might be the ultimate modern patrol rifle, but it’s not the first patrol rifle. Look at a few historical examples of patrol rifles before AR dominance.