When you hear the word “gun,” what do you think of? Guns and firearms are designed to shoot a projectile from a barrel using a powder charge. The earliest guns were sticks or clubs attached to a spear, used for throwing or hitting an enemy. They later developed into bows and arrows, which have an obvious advantage over sticks and clubs: the ability to shoot from a distance. Eventually, metalworking became advanced enough for people to make guns that shoot metal balls or pellets.
These are various types of guns and firearms used for different purposes:
- Handguns
– Handguns are small firearms, fired by one hand. Most handguns come in semi-automatic, although there are some revolvers (such as the Smith and Wesson Model 10) that fire ammunition through the mechanical action of their mechanisms. Handguns are generally short-barreled to reduce weight and increase portability.
- Shotguns
– Shotguns are versatile firearms with a variety of purposes, including hunting games and shooting clay pigeons. The basic shotgun is a smooth-bored long arm that fires projectiles called shot or shells. The most common types of shotgun shells are made of plastic and contain a number of small metal pellets called shot that spread out upon firing. Depending on the shotgun, a single shell may hold anywhere from two to seven ounces of shot, which can be fired at clay pigeons, birds, and small game animals. Many types of shotguns have rifled barrels and the ability to fire single projectiles that closely resemble bullets commonly used for rifle shootings.
- Rifles
– Rifles have a long-standing role in military and civilian life. No matter what your rifle’s application may be, it is a critical piece of equipment that should be treated with the respect any tool deserves. When selecting a rifle, establish clearly defined requirements and expectations for its use. The information contained herein was written for the general public to be used as a guide for responsible ownership and operation of rifles.
- Machine guns
– The guns we offer are of full metal construction, with a hard coat anodizing finish on all major parts, including receivers, barrel assemblies, and rail systems, as well as the charging handles, selector lever, bolt carrier, and other bolted parts. The barrel assemblies are also fitted with ball bearings for optimized weight and feel.
- Musket
– Muskets were long, large guns that allowed you to shoot a ball of ammunition at your enemy. They were first used in Europe during the 17th century and remained a standard issue for most of the 18th century. As science and technology improved, musket accuracy became more and more important. Musket accuracy was measured by grouping all the shots from a certain number of guns at a specific distance. This number was then reviewed and compared by different generals in their camps to see which one was superior, how many people they could hit, and how quickly they fired the muskets. For some armies, it was also used to periodically test their soldiers’ accuracy with it.
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