
American UZI: Group Industries Model HR4332 Submachine Gun
The title of this article is probably confusing to many readers, who may wonder what’s a Model HR4332 submachine gun? Well, it’s better known as an UZI, not... Read more.

Evolution of the Personal Defense Weapon
A personal defense weapon could be pepper spray, a knife, baseball bat, or any object used to protect oneself from physical harm. The term is also used to descr... Read more.

Under the Hummer: Experience Morphy Houses’ Professionalism
Eventually, no matter how much you enjoy shooting and collecting firearms, there comes a day when it’s time to pass your coveted collection onto new stewards.... Read more.

SK-17: The Semiautomatic Kalashnikov 2017’s Purpose—Enhanced Accuracy
The term “AK-47” has become a generic identifier for a popular military rifle. The term is generally used to describe a particular Soviet-designed firearm, ... Read more.

A Phoenix from the Ashes, The Thompson Submachine Gun in World War II
By 1920, the Auto-Ordnance Corporation, who under the leadership of John Thompson, had finalized the development of the Thompson submachine gun. However, Auto-O... Read more.

The 100th Anniversary of the Colt Thompson Submachine Gun
The Thompson submachine gun is certainly one of the most famous and recognizable firearms ever produced. Although the original intent of the weapon was for a mi... Read more.

The FN FAL Rifle
FN represents Fabrique Nationale the Belgian company that originally designed and manufactured the rifle, FAL represents (in French) Fusil Automatique Leger or ... Read more.

The American FN FAL Rifle: In Search of the Perfect Lightweight Rifle
During World War II, the U.S. Ordnance Department began a research and development program for a new lightweight infantry rifle. After the war ended, progress w... Read more.

Old School MAC Cans
By Frank Iannamico During the 1960s–1970s there were very few companies manufacturing suppressors, AKA silencers, in the US. Few/none were making them for the... Read more.

The Italian Job: Beretta’s P71 Pistol
Beretta is one of the oldest firearms manufacturers in the world. The firm has been making firearms for 500 years, through 15 generations. A lot of Beretta’s ... Read more.