Historical Guns

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Hideki Tojo: The Monster Behind Pearl Harbor

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From samurai roots to the gallows, this is Hideki Tojo’s fanatic rise, failed suicide with an 8mm Nambu, and the wild “Remember Pearl Harbor” denture secret that rode with him to trial.

The Altor 9mm Pistol: An Inexpensive Fistful of Concealable Regime Change

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The Altor 9mm is crude, awkward, and about as far from a refined carry gun as you can get. That’s exactly why this odd little single-shot pistol makes such a provocative modern echo of the FP45 Liberator, and why its implications reach way beyond the range.

The Attempted Assassination of Larry Flynt

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In 1972, Flynt published the first issue of the Hustler Newsletter. This two-page, black-and-white souped-up leaflet orbited around his Hustler Clubs. The Hustler Newsletter was so popular that he expanded it to 16 pages and then later to 32.

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.