History / Lists
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Ten Guns That Changed The World
Our experts count down the 10 most important guns in history.
Early Guns
Trace the surprising, 800-year era from the discovery of gunpowder to the refinement of the flintlock musket.
On Gun Types
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Early Machine Guns: Advent of Rapid Firepower
From the very first rapid-fire gun to World War I, trace the development of one of the deadliest weapons on earth.
Dueling Pistols
See some of the most beautiful weapons ever made and learn the formal rules that governed their use.
The Rifle
For centuries, they have been the essential artillery weapons, improving with each new generation of soldiers.
Automatic Pistols
Trace the development of the controversial weapons at the heart of today's debate over gun control.
Rapid Firepower
From World War I to modern weapons that can fire up to 6000 rounds a minute, this is the definitive look at machine guns.
Shotguns
From its high-class origins to its many uses today, here is the complete history of this ubiquitous weapon
Revolvers of Europe
From powder and musketballs to the guns of the World Wars, this is a fascinating look at the history of European gunsmiths.
Oddities
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Guns of the Bizarre
The most unusual, inventive and flat-out weird firearms ever made star in this look at the outer reaches of the gunmaker? art.
Shots Heard 'Round the World
Examine the gun that killed Mahatma Gandhi in this third look at some of history's most notorious artifacts.
Infamous Guns
From the six-shooters of the Old West's outlaws to the weapons used by assassins, this is a dramatic look at the guns that changed history.
Guns of Infamy, part 2
Here are the stories of the weapons and men behind some of the most notorious crimes of the century.
Magnificent Failures
From visionary weapons with fatal flaws to improbable creations that were never fired, this is an intriguing look at the guns that history left behind
Guns of the Famous
Get an up-close look at weapons owned by Napoleon, Wild Bill Hickok, Teddy Roosevelt and more.
Million Dollar Guns
Tour private collections to see the most valuable guns ever made.
Stretching It
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Rockets and Missiles
Footage from the Gulf War highlights the incredible precision and deadliness of these weapons.
Guns of the Sky
Visit Nellis Air Force base to witness the historic "Red Flag" flights in this fascinating look at airborne weaponry.
Naval Guns
Get up close with some of the largest guns ever made--the massive weapons that give meaning to the concept of "sea power."
Misc.
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Super Guns of Today and Tomorrow
It seems ironic, but could advances in gun technology make the world a safer place?
The Making of a Gun
Go inside the Beretta factory for an up-close look at how guns are made.
Bullets and Ammo
Here is the story of the most important moving parts in the history of firearms.