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Disarming The People: How Dictatorships Used Gun Control

Many historical and current dictatorships had their start when they stripped firearms from their citizens and robbed them of their right to rebel against injustice.

History and Development of .300 Blackout vs 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem

The AR is chambered for 5.56/.223, but .300 Blackout is a popular alternative cartridge. Here is the history of .300 Blackout vs 5.56 NATO.

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Story of Old Glory – History of the American Flag

Between 1777 and 2021, there have been 27 different versions of what we know today as the official flag of the United States of America.

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2A Incrementalism vs All or Nothing: Restoring Second Amendment Rights

In the 1990s, there was disagreement about how to restore Second Amendment rights. It was an argument between those who insisted on all or nothing vs the incrementalists. 2A Incrementalism works.

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History of 9mm Luger, The Most Prolific Centerfire Pistol Round ~VIDEO

9mm Luger cartridge is, arguably, the most popular & adaptable cartridge to come out of the 20th century, Is it the most popular handgun cartridge of all time?

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This Day in History: D. B. Wesson is Born

On May 18, 1825, Daniel Baird Wesson was born in Worcester, Massachusetts. He began working in the firearms industry at 18 with an apprenticeship to his older brother Edwin.

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This Day in History: Joseph Manton, Pioneering British Gunsmith, is Born

On April 6, 1766, Joseph Manton was born in Grantham, England. By the time he was 23, Joseph had opened up a gun shop of his own.

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How to Shoot Wolves from an Airplane – Interview with 100-Year-Old Roy Eykamp

Roy Eykamp recounts how to hunt wolves from an airplane in Canada. Roy is 100 years old, and living in Australia. The wolf hunt occurred in 1951.

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