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Happy Independence Day: Guns of the Grunt 1776-2020

by Chris Eger

Back-to-back World War champs and arguably the strongest military in the world, America's Soldiers have carried a wide array of rifles in the past 244 years.

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St. Louis Police pull trigger on Tommy gun sale as part of $1.2 million deal

by Chris Eger

The St. Louis Metro Police Department is parting with most of its huge and historic Thompson submachine gun collection in a move to get a good deal on new duty guns.

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A fast 15 minute primer on the ‘Chicago Typewriter’ (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Ahoy covers the backstory, design and use of the Thompson submachine gun with a special emphasis on film and game cameos, arguing it is the all-American SMG.

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Sheriff taking bids on donated Tommy Gun to buy new gear

by Chris Eger

The Clay County Sheriff's Department in West Point, Mississippi is looking to offload their gently used M1928A1 Thompson submachine gun to raise funds for the agency.

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St. Louis PD to auction off $1 million worth of Tommy guns to buy new weapons (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

The St Louis Metro Police Department wants to auction off 30 Prohibition-era Thompson submachine guns, worth an estimated $1 million, to buy new sidearms.

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