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SP5 Civilian Legal MP5: An Icon of Counter-Terrorism

SP5 Civilian Legal MP5: An Icon of Counter-Terrorism

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A German made replica of arguably the most iconic gun of our time. And a fitting tribute to Counter-Terrorist Forces the world over.

What is This Surplus Ammo?

What is This Surplus Ammo?

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Chances are if you own a firearm in a military caliber you have looked at surplus ammunition. In this article, I’m going to hopefully shed some light on what’s what when it comes to military surplus ammo.

The San Bernardino Shooters: Husband and Wife Psycho Team

The San Bernardino Shooters: Husband and Wife Psycho Team

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What possible darkness could possess two young parents to abandon their 6-month-old daughter and sacrifice their lives to slaughter a building full of innocent people?

WW2, High School Geometry, and the BAR

WW2, High School Geometry, and the BAR

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As a nation and as a people we owe those old guys a debt that can never be repaid. Sometimes it behooves us to just be still and ponder how awesome they all were.

The Kent State Shootings: Glimpsing the Heart of Darkness

The Kent State Shootings: Glimpsing the Heart of Darkness

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On the campus of Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, forces representing the Establishment were arrayed against a motley mob of some 2,000 students, hippies, stoners, bikers, and sundry anti-war protestors.

Real Live Machinegun Crime: Roger Waller and his Full Auto .380ACP MAC-11

Real Live Machinegun Crime: Roger Waller and his Full Auto .380ACP MAC-11

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Since 1934 there have been two cases wherein the legal owner of a registered machinegun committed a crime with his weapon. Only one is well documented.

Hunters from the Sky: German Fallschirmjagers

Hunters from the Sky: German Fallschirmjagers

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Back in 1940, unproven troops using unproven tactics shook the world’s foundations with radical operations like the seizure of the Waalhaven Airfield. Modern armed conflict would never be the same.

The Megalomaniac Who Inspired World War 2

The Megalomaniac Who Inspired World War 2

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In a way, Benito Mussolini shaped both the beginning and end of WW2 in Europe. His heavy-handed governance inspired that of Adolf Hitler, while the frenetic nature of his demise drove Hitler to his ultimate doom.

The Cow’s Foot Pistol That Saved the World

The Cow’s Foot Pistol That Saved the World

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Winston Churchill’s C96 pistol likely saved his life at the Battle of Omdurman in 1898. Had it not been for Churchill’s indomitable force of personality England might have fallen during the darkest days of the Battle of Britain. Sometimes the fate of the world turns on the tiniest things.

The Violent Accidental Death of Brandon Lee: The Smith and Wesson Model 629 .44 Magnum

The Violent Accidental Death of Brandon Lee: The Smith and Wesson Model 629 .44 Magnum

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A horrible on-set accident during the filming of the dark action horror film The Crow ultimately snuffed the career of a promising young actor.