Have you ever wondered what made the modern gun possible? It was not the gun; it was the ignition. Modern firearms, as we know them, started with the percussion cap. In a previous article I described how flintlock firearms worked. The flint and steel method made gun ownership and military standard issue weapons a reality and shaped world we have inherited, but now I am … [Read more...]
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This Bill Could Make Your Firearms Antique Guns
Oftentimes, when I hear about new firearms legislation, a pit falls into my stomach. Another groundless restriction designed by legislators unfamiliar with firearms function to ineffectively treat a symptom of a greater problem. Fortunately for myself, and other firearms enthusiasts, H.R. 4547 is, instead, a breath of fresh air. Proposed on May 1st, 2014 by Louisiana … [Read more...]