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Political Violence are You Prepared ~ VIDEO

It has happened before, on a large scale, in many nations, including this one. Thus, we must be alert & ready for any eventuality, even those that seemed so unlikely.

Army 1st Lt. Axel H. Reed : Medal of Honor Monday

Army 1st Lt. Axel H. Reed fought valiantly through the entire conflict, even after he lost an arm during one of the two battles...

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Prototype Deringer Model 1861 Rifle – VIDEO

At the outbreak of the Civil War, Deringer traveled to Washington, D.C. with a sample rifle in July 1861 and offered to furnish 500 to 600 rifles to the Ordnance Department.

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Pettengill: The Civil War’s Only Hammerless Revolver

In an era dominated by single-action revolvers with external hammers, New Haven-based inventor Charles Pettengill created a double-action revolver with an internal hammer.

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New This Week on Shooting USA – The USPSA Pistol Caliber Carbine Nationals

PCC is scored on speed and accuracy on the handgun targets used in practical shooting, but employing AR derivatives chambered for pistol cartridges, most often 9mm.

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Civil War Site Recently Discovered in West Virginia

When the battles were over, remnants of the skirmishes were left behind. Fired and dropped bullets were quickly stomped into the soil by the boots of running infantry.

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A Look at a Beautiful Early-Production Named 1860 Colt Army

John Russell brought a very rare and collectible early production 1860 Colt Army with him to a Texas Independence Day Party.

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Look at This Historic Enfield Rifle from the Civil War

John Russell is a Civil War Historian and Collector who brought a historic Enfield rifle to show off at a Texas Independence Day Party in late February.

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Civil War Arms Collection Order Raises Historical & Contemporary Questions

A major had the authority to do that?  What law or executive or martial law order was passed to allow for the military to compel civilians to surrender their arms?

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This Day in History: Arms Designer Christopher Spencer Dies

Christopher Spencer's most impressive moment was securing a military contract for his gun by walking into the White House then shooting it with the President of the U.S. on the National Mall...

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