Did you know that sports influenced the design of grenades?
Sports have inspired some of the most unique grenade designs, even though the result was not always great.... Read more.
This Nazi night pistol might have been the first light-fitted pistol
This very unique night pistol was used by Hitler's personal guards in the Wolf's Lair. Only two of the pistols survive.... Read more.
These are 5 weird wheelguns the US military has used throughout its history
Who doesn’t love a good revolver? What’s even better are the odd ones, so today we’ve gathered the weirdest wheelguns of the U.S. military.... Read more.
Did you know that the last trench gun survived until the Iraq War?
The last trench gun purchased by the U.S. military was a modified Winchester 1200 that served for nearly 40 years.... Read more.
Is the handheld minigun the ultimate machine gun?
"Predator" shows a handheld minigun being used to great effect, but could such a thing be viable? Let's explore the idea.... Read more.
These are the Navy’s Top 6 Mk handguns
The Navy has been selecting some excellent handguns for its Sailors. Today we're looking at the Top 6 of its Mk handguns.... Read more.
The Bailey Machine Gun pioneered belt-fed gun designs 150 years ago
You might be surprised to learn that the first belt-fed machine gun came out in 1874. Today we are looking at the Bailey Machine Gun.... Read more.
The Mail Marines – Protecting packages against organized crime
After many brutal robberies in the 1920s, the Marines were called upon to protect mail. Their fearsome reputation was a game-changer.... Read more.
That time a samurai used a revolver to escape assassins
Sakamoto Ryōma was a legendary samurai, and leader who helped modernize Japan while also famously using new technology to take out his enemies.... Read more.
These are 5 unique folding submachine guns
Folding submachine guns are so cool but extremely niche. Today we are looking at a some interesting folding SMGs.... Read more.