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Assault rifles hang on the wall for sale at Blue Ridge Arsenal in Chantilly, Virginia. When it comes to symbols of American culture, guns are right up there with apple pie and baseball. Firearms have ...

The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded and revolutions sparked around the globe, technological advancements in weaponry played a critical role in shaping ...

Norm Haughness wrote to accuse the NRA of being an instrument of the gun manufacturers, pushing sales of weapons ("Some perspective on the NRA's sacred mission," Jan. 10). He stated that they ...

Click to open image viewer. A "Tower"-type Enfield rifle-musket, model 1853, made of metal and wood. The musket has attached metal butt plate at the end of the stock. The butt has an engraved proofing ...

GREENVILLE, N.C. (Stacker.com) — When it comes to symbols of American culture, guns are right up there with apple pie and baseball. Firearms have held an enduring role in the development of American ...