Archangel Tactics

One of the most common stock materials is laminated wood. The layers of wood make them heavier than hardwood or synthetic stocks, but since they're laminated in different directions, they make for a strong, durable stock that still has that wood look.

Instead of letting your rifle or shotgun bounce around in your truck, protect them with gun cases. If you know someone who likes to hunt, a well-made gun case makes an excellent gift.

When you have young children at home, you may be hesitant to purchase a firearm because of the risk to them. Before you purchase your first gun, let’s talk about a few strategies for keeping it safely away from curious little hands.

The earliest surviving firearm has been found from Otepaa, Estonia and it dates back to at least 1396.

Prior to field stripping your handgun, first de-cock the striker and pull the take down tabs. Pulling toward the rear of the frame will allow the slide to move freely from the front of the gun. Remember to be sure that your handgun is unloaded, since you will need to pull the trigger to initiate the field stripping process.

The United States is #1 in the world in gun ownership, and yet it is only 28th in the world in gun murders per 100,000 people.

Regardless of the on-going debate about guns and gun ownership, the fact is you are entitled to own a gun so long as you pass the background check. Why delay?

The oldest firearm still intact would be the Heilongjiang hand cannon, a relic from the year 1288. This construct isn’t like the hand cannons we’re used to, it was mostly made from brass and would be filled with black powder and shrapnel, which was then lit and fired.

Dr. Richard Gatling’s machine gun was the first effective machine gun, firing 700 rounds per minute. The gun made a brief appearance in the American Civil War but proved more effective in the Spanish-American War.

Did you know that according to the latest Bureau of Alcohol, To***co, Fi****ms and Explosives numbers, there are more than 129,817 federally licensed fi****ms dealers in the United States? Of those, 51,438 are retail gun stores.

The first conical bullet is attributed to British Army Captain John Norton. Created in 1823, his hollow-base design proved to be effective, but it was so unconventional it was rejected by the British Board of Ordnance.

The Beretta Company actually has its roots in Val Trompia, a northern Italian river valley. The iron ore mines were very productive in this area, and the villages were practically known for their forges, including one known as the Beretta forge, known to make gun barrels.