The U.S. Army would enter the 19th century equipped with a smoothbore flintlock musket that differed little from the designs of the past, and it would exit the century with a modern, bolt-action, ...

Across 250 years of history, the actions of the Army have been closely intertwined with the direction and growth of the United States as a nation, and at the heart of it all was the soldier and his ...

The latest tragic events at a suburban San Diego high school no doubt will fuel renewed debate over the 2nd Amendment to the Constitution. The amendment, if you haven’t read it lately, states: “A well ...

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 ...

If only guns could talk — as part of the celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Texas Revolution, a rare flintlock musket used by the soldiers of the Republic of Texas made its way to the San ...

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 ...

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 ...

Stacker compiled 10 key moments in the development of firearm technology throughout U.S. history. - JIM WATSON // Getty Images Stacker compiled 10 key moments in the development of firearm technology ...