These Are the States Where Gun Sales are Plummeting
The United States has long been the only country in the world with more guns than people. Data from the Small Arms Survey shows that there were about 120 civilian-owned firearms in the U.S.…
The United States has long been the only country in the world with more guns than people. Data from the Small Arms Survey shows that there were about 120 civilian-owned firearms in the U.S.…
While citizens in Florida are allowed to carry a concealed weapon without a permit, the laws around open carry are different. In fact, open carry is surprisingly illegal in the state, considering its support…
According to one theory, you can trace the history of the pistol back to 15th century Italy in a small town called Pistoia. Yet others say that the gun’s name is more varied: some…
If you’re interested in the history of guns, you’ve probably heard the name John Browning. This American gunsmith is credited with inventing over 100 different weapons and holding 128 firearm patents. His weapons included…
Double barrel shotguns have been around for hundreds of years. As far back as the 18th century, shotguns with two barrels, arranged side-by-side, were carried by hunters and settlers across Europe and North America.…
The United States is the largest consumer market for firearms in the world, and between handguns, long guns, and all the available brands, configurations, and calibers, Americans have virtually countless options. But for anyone…
The fully automatic version of the world’s top-selling gun of all time is illegal in the United States. However, a semi-automatic version is legal in most states, though banned in some. We’re referring to…
The revolver, a handgun with a rotating cylinder, was first patented by Samuel Colt of Hartford, Connecticut, nearly 200 years ago. Upon their introduction, revolvers represented a technological leap in the world of firearms,…
Within America, gun laws and gun control policies differ widely across states. Any given state’s laws surrounding weapons are dictated by demographic and political factors, among others. Federally, American citizens have the right to…
When it comes down to it, everyone likes owning something that they feel is exclusive. Growing up, people frequently kept collections of little bits and baubles: buttons, marbles, dolls, books. The older we get,…
Mass shootings are becoming increasingly common in the United States. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there have been nearly 5,000 active shooter incidents in which at least four victims were wounded or killed…
Bolt-action rifles have largely been supplanted by semi-automatic rifles in professional circles. Bolt-action repeaters have not been standard issue in the U.S. military since the World War I era, when American expeditionary forces were…
Designed in the United States over 170 years ago, the lever-action rifle is, perhaps, the most iconic American firearm. An offshoot of earlier prototypes, the Henry and Spencer lever-actions were the first successful, widely…
The only country home to more civilian-owned guns than people, the United States is the largest consumer market for firearms in the world. America’s demand for firearms — whether for hunting, personal protection, or…
Pistols are a popular choice among gun owners in America. In fact, nearly three-fourths of gun owners report owning a handgun or pistol. However, pistols don’t necessarily come cheap. The pistols on our list…