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Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson: Old Hickory

Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, in the Waxhaws region on the North Carolina-South Carolina border. He was the third son of Irish immigrants Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson. His early life had no shortage of hardship. His father died before he was born, and he lost his mother and brothers during the Revolutionary […]

Gaston Glock

Gaston Glock: The Man Behind The Gun

Gaston Glock is a name synonymous with innovation in the world of firearms. Born on July 19, 1929, in Vienna, Austria, Glock started his career by manufacturing curtain rods and knives. However, his unexpected venture into the firearms industry would leave a lasting impact. Without prior experience in gun design, Glock revolutionized the industry by […]

How Do Revolvers Work

How Do Revolvers Work?

By Guy J. Sagi A revolver’s method of operation is straightforward, uncluttered, and rugged. It’s arguably the most reliable repeating handgun design ever made, capable of defying conditions that force many semi-automatics to surrender. How revolvers work is so simple and universal that despite many advances in handgun technology, they remain ubiquitous in the firearms […]

socom

History Of SOCOM

Operation Eagle Claw was a daring rescue mission conducted by the United States in 1980 in response to the Iran hostage crisis. Orchestrated by President Jimmy Carter’s administration, the operation sought to rescue 52 American diplomats and citizens who had been held captive at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran since November 4, 1979. The operation, […]

history of west point

History Of West Point: America’s Premier Military Academy

Situated on the western bank of the Hudson River, West Point Academy holds a celebrated position in American history as a mainstay of military excellence and leadership. Since its establishment in 1802, West Point has evolved from a modest garrison intended to prevent a British invasion to a premier military academy, shaping the leaders who […]