Invented in 1861, the Gatling gun was one of history's first rapid-fire weapons. It was operated with a hand crank that rotated its barrels. At the top of the cycle, a cartridge fell into each barrel ...

As long as I’ve lived in America I’ve enjoyed the comic ritual known as the “hunt for the smoking gun,” a process by which our official press tries to inoculate itself and its readers against p As ...

Part of the gun that the police believe was used to kill the C.E.O. of UnitedHealthcare was made by a 3D printer using a popular design found online. By Thomas Gibbons-Neff and Aric Toler At first ...

Guns have been deeply woven into American culture since the nation’s earliest days, tied to traditions of frontier life, self-reliance, and personal protection. The Second Amendment, hunting and sport ...

Explore the captivating evolution of firearms in this documentary, with a primary focus on the United States. Journey through history from the early pistols of yesteryears to the iconic guns wielded ...

This week, as we celebrate the 4th of July in America’s 250th year as a country, it’s clear there’s a lot more interest and conversation about American history. That’s why ...