Category History

We take a look at Congressional Medal of Honor recipient William B. Turner and his heroism in the trenches during World War I. (Read)

Ever wondered how the M17 and M18 came to be? We walk you through how the U.S. Army went about selecting its latest service pistol. (Read)

After the successful D-Day landings, the Allies advance moved slowly inland to the hedgerows of the Normandy region in Operation Cobra. (Read)

Which names rocked the gun world with new inventions? Come see our list of the 5 most prolific gun inventors. (Read)

In this Picture from history, we look at Congressional Medal of Honor winner Richard Pittman and his heroic actions during the Vietnam War. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we take a look at the ferocious Battle at Hill 488 that took place during the Vietnam War. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we explore the hijacking of the container ship "Maersk Alabama" and the U.S. Navy's response. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we look at Wendell Fertig -- an American engineer who organized a guerrilla force to fight off the Japanese in WWII. (Read)

We take a look at Max Manus -- a Norwegian resistance fighter known for sabotaging the Nazis in World War II. (Read)

We take a look at Juliane Koepcke, a 17-year-old who relied on her survival skills to navigate the Peruvian jungle after the crash of Flight 508. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we take a look at former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt's love of guns and shooting. (Read)

We take a look at the heroic actions of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient Herbert K. Pilila'au at Heartbreak Ridge. (Read)

Move over, boys. We've got our list of some of the most badass lady shooters in history. From WWII snipers to current competitors, hunters, and influencers. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we examine the the 1986 Miami Shootout between a pair of bank robbers and the FBI. (Read)