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Guns of the North Hollywood Shootout: Life Imitates Art

Guns of the North Hollywood Shootout: Life Imitates Art

Most criminals are not the brightest bulbs in the lamp. However, the North Hollywood shootout showed the country what could happen when smart, determined, ruthless criminals fought like there was literally no tomorrow.

A Racist Murderer, a Russian Rifle, and a Killer Robot

A Racist Murderer, a Russian Rifle, and a Killer Robot

In Micah Xavier Johnson we see a mentally unbalanced racist killer who projected his personal failings onto white Law Enforcement Officers. His rampage resulted in a tragic loss of life among those who were present to serve and protect the very protestors who marched against them.

The Guns of the Waco Disaster: A Cautionary Tale

The Guns of the Waco Disaster: A Cautionary Tale

Weapons of Mass Destruction are nukes and chemical warfare agents. Machineguns are really just good tools to help you run out of ammunition quickly. The unjustified stigma attached to these typically forbidden tools is driven by the media and remains quite powerful.

The Ironic Demise of George Lincoln Rockwell - American Nazi/Socialist

The Ironic Demise of George Lincoln Rockwell – American Nazi/Socialist

In Rockwell’s day, the American Nazi Party never had more than 100 active members. When he died his estate was worth $257. In the person of George Lincoln Rockwell, we find the sad tale of a man whose undeniable charisma and dark drive inspired true passion in a small handful of zealous followers. His twisted influence persists to this day.

Back in Black: The Hot New Gun for 2020 is an MP5

Back in Black: The Hot New Gun for 2020 is an MP5

The MP5 was the go-to submachine gun of the cold war. It was a Hollywood chick magnet and the movies made it the sex symbol of a generation. Where the MP5 came from and where it went is a twisted tale of terrorism and ballistics.

A Full-Bore Bloodbath South of the Border

A Full-Bore Bloodbath South of the Border

One need look no further than our Mexican friends to the south to find a nation embroiled in war.

Gunfighting - The Killing of Charlie Storms: The Birth of Modern Body Armor

Gunfighting – The Killing of Charlie Storms: The Birth of Modern Body Armor

The fascinating bit is that it all started with a gory disagreement over a card game, an inquisitive surgeon, and a dainty silk handkerchief.

The Guns of Ruby Ridge: America Teeters at the Precipice

The Guns of Ruby Ridge: America Teeters at the Precipice

The very mention of Ruby Ridge still elicits powerful emotions. In 1992 with a Republican in the White House, the full might of the US government was unleashed on an American citizen and his family.

The Execution Slaying of Jesse James: Murdering a Murderer

The Execution Slaying of Jesse James: Murdering a Murderer

Jesse James’ life of crime and mayhem lacked the glamor depicted in books and movies. Hounded and harassed to the end he was finally gunned down brutally by a friend.

The Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot: A Homebuilder’s Paradise

The Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot: A Homebuilder’s Paradise

There aren’t many events where you can get an idea for a build (or builds), find & purchase all of your parts to complete it, and get the specialized tools you need for the job, all in one day.