Category History

Famed author...ship captain...and spy chief?? We take a look at Ernest Hemingway and his endeavors during WWI and WWII. (Read)

We examine the Boberg Arms series of pistols to see how this unique design came about and, ultimately, what happened to it... (Read)

In this Picture from History, we take a look at two-time Medal of Honor recipient Dan Daly and the courageous acts that led him to be honored twice! (Read)

We take a look into the Sig Sauer P250 -- the predecessor to the P320 -- to see what this gun had going for it and why it eventually faded away... (Read)

In this Picture from History, we take a look at the French Resistance during World War II and the bold moves made to free Paris from Nazi occupation. (Read)

We examine the Smith & Wesson SW99 -- bearing a close resemblance to the Walther P99 -- to see how this gun came about and what makes it special. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we take a look at the Battle of Waterloo which saw Napoleon Bonaparte's forces face off against the British and Prussians. (Read)

The last several decades have seen the rise and domination of polymer pistols but how did we get here? We answer that question and more! (Read)

In this Picture from History, we take a look back at the Battle of Okinawa, which raged for almost three months as Americans and Japanese fought for control. (Read)

Ever wondered what guns the likes of Bonnie & Clyde, Jesse James, John Dillinger, or even Patty Hearst carried during crime sprees? We got the deets here. (Read)

We take a look into what happened to James Bond's own Walther P99 and why the beloved pistol is still hot on the used market. (Read)

The fierce urban warfare of the Battle of Stalingrad has been the subject of countless films, books, and video games...and we're taking a closer look. (Read)

In this Picture from History, we dive into the story of Lt. Robert M. Hanson -- a pilot credited with over 20 aerial victories in WWII. (Read)

We take a look at the rules and regulations regarding what the military can and can't use in war. Ever wondered what weapons are banned? Come find out. (Read)