History - Gunpowder Magazine

How One Man Fled European War, Only to Experience Custer’s Last Stand

Teresa Mull Aug 03, 2018 0 Comments

In 1870, Windolph caught a ship across the Atlantic and arrived in New York City a few weeks later full of dreams and hopes for a new prosperity.

Why I Love My Taurus Judge – Master of All Trades

Teresa Mull Jul 29, 2018 0 Comments

The idea of incorporating a little bit of everything into a gun evolved into a revolver that is now a household name.

Why Do Movies Get So Much Wrong About Guns?

Teresa Mull Jul 19, 2018 0 Comments

For firearms enthusiasts, nothing shatters that suspension of disbelief like the way guns are handled in so many movies!

History Repeats Itself: Recalling Early American Gun Control in the Wild West

Teresa Mull Jul 12, 2018 0 Comments

Gun control is not a new phenomenon and has been happening almost since our nation’s inception.

The Story of a Sioux Woman Whose Song Touched Both Custer’s Last Stand and the Normandy Invasion

Teresa Mull Jul 09, 2018 0 Comments

The little girl had no idea how her life would be overturned in completely unexpected ways.

Weapons that Won the American Revolutionary War

Teresa Mull Jul 04, 2018 0 Comments

Here we pay tribute to the Colonial “assault weapons” that freed us from the tyrannical rule of King George III.

Chronicling the Colt 1911 – One of the Most Popular Guns in World History

Teresa Mull Jun 27, 2018 0 Comments

The Colt M1911, having been in service since 1911, has seen more than its fair share of action and has amassed an impressive history.

Don’t Believe The Myths Telling You Vintage Guns Are Not Valid Collectibles

Teresa Mull Jun 15, 2018 0 Comments

If you’re a collector of antique firearms, chances are you’ve run across some critics.

The Adventurous Career of a Predator Control Agent in the 70s and 80s

Teresa Mull Jun 08, 2018 0 Comments

The life of a predator hunter can take many directions.

Mosin-Nagant Rifle Provides a Path from Modernity to a Mysterious, Violent Past

Teresa Mull Jun 01, 2018 0 Comments

Sometimes history finds you in the most unexpected ways.

Remembering the Great Little Winchester M1 Carbine

Teresa Mull May 31, 2018 0 Comments

The early 1940s saw the need for a specialized rifle to equip second-line troops and specialists, such as machine-gunners.

Remembering Audie Murphy: Legendary Sharpshooter and American War Hero

Teresa Mull May 28, 2018 0 Comments

Murphy is remembered for being a physically diminutive man with a colossal spirit and a marksman’s deadeye.

The Guns that Won Florida’s Only Major Civil War Battle

Teresa Mull May 26, 2018 0 Comments

Many of these innovations changed not just the outcome of the Civil War, but combat forever.

It Took Years for the Gun to Become the Preferred Weapon of Native Tribes

Teresa Mull May 11, 2018 0 Comments

It took a long time for guns to reach an equal status with other weapons.

The Hollywood Elite and Gun Rights: Their Hypocrisy Knows No Bounds

Teresa Mull May 08, 2018 0 Comments

But where would these movie stars be without the “blood,” guns, and violence they purportedly are so against?

The Long and Illustrious Career of the Baker Rifle

Teresa Mull Apr 25, 2018 0 Comments

The Baker Rifle was an effective, dependable, and easy-to-produce weapon.

Traditional Native American Gun Décor Told a Story

Teresa Mull Apr 17, 2018 0 Comments

Firearms became an integral part of the lives of Native Americans at the moment they first encountered them.

A Very Brief History of the Most Iconic Firearm in the World

Teresa Mull Apr 15, 2018 0 Comments

The AK-47 is arguably the most recognizable firearm ever produced. All other contenders (sorry, AR-15 lovers) fall short.

Tag: History

How One Man Fled European War, Only to Experience Custer’s Last Stand

Why I Love My Taurus Judge – Master of All Trades

Why Do Movies Get So Much Wrong About Guns?

History Repeats Itself: Recalling Early American Gun Control in the Wild West

The Story of a Sioux Woman Whose Song Touched Both Custer’s Last Stand and the Normandy Invasion

Weapons that Won the American Revolutionary War

Chronicling the Colt 1911 – One of the Most Popular Guns in World History

Don’t Believe The Myths Telling You Vintage Guns Are Not Valid Collectibles

The Adventurous Career of a Predator Control Agent in the 70s and 80s

Mosin-Nagant Rifle Provides a Path from Modernity to a Mysterious, Violent Past

Remembering the Great Little Winchester M1 Carbine

Remembering Audie Murphy: Legendary Sharpshooter and American War Hero

The Guns that Won Florida’s Only Major Civil War Battle

It Took Years for the Gun to Become the Preferred Weapon of Native Tribes

The Hollywood Elite and Gun Rights: Their Hypocrisy Knows No Bounds

The Long and Illustrious Career of the Baker Rifle

Traditional Native American Gun Décor Told a Story

A Very Brief History of the Most Iconic Firearm in the World

How to Pass Your Passion for Shooting onto Your Kids and Grandkids

Armed Robber Sent Running When Store Owner Pulls Out His Own Gun

Anti-Gun Candidates Struggle in Primaries

Democrats Spending Big on Pro-Gun Control Ads this Election Cycle

Shopify Ban on Sales of Certain Firearms, Accessories Will Devastate Many Gun Sellers

Hunting Season Is Approaching: Here's How to Share Your Passion for the Outdoors

No, the Michigan Supreme Court Did NOT Rule That Schools Can Ban Guns

15-Year-Old Uses Gun to Save Mother’s Life from Abusive Boyfriend

How Politics Has Changed Law Enforcement – For the Worse

‘Smart Gun’ Pioneer Markets Product as ‘Safety Option’ That Won’t Add Regulations