This Country Has More Guns Than People
Of the one billion firearms in the world, the Small Arms Survey predicts 85% of those are owned by civilians, rather than military or police. Although not every country permits its civilians to own…
Of the one billion firearms in the world, the Small Arms Survey predicts 85% of those are owned by civilians, rather than military or police. Although not every country permits its civilians to own…
First designed in 1942, and deployed heavily during World War II, the bazooka was part of the first generation of rocket-powered, anti-tank weaponry used in combat situations. Its name comes — interestingly enough —…
In New Hampshire, gun laws are slightly more relaxed than in the neighboring state of Massachusetts. For example, New Hampshire allows for permitless carry — meaning that gun owners don’t have to have a…
Concealed carry is currently allowed in Florida, but many people are wondering if open carry is next. But open carry won’t be next — at least if Florida Senate President Ben Albritton (R-Wauchula) has…
The United States is the only country on Earth that has more firearms than people. A culture of gun ownership is deeply ingrained in American history, which has ultimately made firearms manufacturing a multi-billion…
Gun violence and mass shootings have become increasingly prevalent in the United States in recent decades. This has sparked countless debates over gun control laws, with many states choosing to strengthen regulations beyond federal…
People in North Carolina love their guns. According to a 2023 report from research and policy advocacy group the RAND Corporation, 37.1% of people in the state own a gun. However, some other estimates…
First introduced in 1873, the Colt .45 Peacemaker is one of the most iconic firearms in American history. Often romanticized as “the gun that won the West”, this famous revolver played a pivotal role…
Once exclusive tools of specialized military units, sniper rifles are now owned and coveted by civilian enthusiasts worldwide. Sniper rifles stand out for their unparalleled precision and power. They also stand out in another…
The Arkansas Triple Trophy Award is awarded to hunters who can harvest a whitetail deer using three methods: a bow, a muzzleloader and a modern gun. For Garland Craigg, this deer-hunting season offers the…
Only four states in America and the District of Columbia prohibit open-carrying of a loaded gun in public. Nine more require a permit to carry a handgun. But even in states that allow firearms…
In the past several years, many states have seen a strong increase in government gun tracing investigations. This type of tracing helps government officials and law enforcement to link a suspect to a gun…
Recently, a federal judge in Albany, New York struck down a portion of the 2022 Concealed Carry Improvement Act as unconstitutional. Part of the Act stated that nobody could bring their firearm onto private…
Mexico recently filed a $10 billion lawsuit against leading U.S. gun manufacturers such as Glock Inc., Beretta U.S.A. Corp., Barrett Firearms Manufacturing, Inc., and Smith & Wesson Brands. The Mexican government shares that an…
It was just before World War I when the German military started using an early version of the 9mm pistol. It was known as the 9mm Luger and was invented by the Austrian weapons…