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Welcome to Pew Pew Panel. Where our panel of 2 hosts talk Pew Pews. Today, we’re talking about the guns of history and how they evolved. Let’s dive in!
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Favorite states Arizona has some the best gun laws, one reason it’s my favourite state – Andrew Ochoa
Missouri love it here ❤ – tyler scot North Carolina. The beautiful beaches and history – SuperPaintballer96
Alabama is very gun friendly and now we have non-licensed concealed carry so no more need to buy a CCW license! And we also recognize most CCW licenses from other states so no weird gun laws when coming into the state. – T-ChillSilverAndSuch
Comment for the Algorithm…Dogs in Louisiana, great hunting/fishing. Anything else…grin – Post Pandemic Survival Florida because Florida man lives here – Guns Blazing Ranch
Main Topic Part 1:
Matchlock Musket (c. 15th Century): Innovative firing mechanism with a slow-burning match cord. Transitioned from hand-cranked guns to a more user-friendly design. Impact: Revolutionized firearms accessibility in medieval and early modern warfare.
Brown Bess Musket (1722): Named after the Brown family of English gunsmiths. Robust and reliable flintlock musket. Standard issue for the British Army for over a century. Impact: Shaped the course of history in conflicts like the American Revolutionary War.
Colt Single Action Army (1873): Designed by Samuel Colt. Introduced innovative swing-out cylinder and single gate loading. Known as the “Peacemaker.” Impact: Revolutionized handguns and became an iconic symbol of the American West.
Lee-Enfield Rifle (1895): Designed by James Paris Lee. Bolt-action rifle with remarkable accuracy and rapid-fire capability. Served as the standard-issue rifle for British and Commonwealth forces. Impact: Influenced tactics and strategies in both World Wars.
Mauser C96 (1896): Designed by Paul and Wilhelm Mauser. Semi-automatic pistol with detachable box magazine. Pioneer in self-loading firearms. Impact: An iconic symbol of the early 20th century and influenced handgun design.
Main Topic Part 2
Springfield M1903 (1903): Developed at the U.S. Springfield Armory under Captain Peter H. O. Smart. Bolt-action rifle renowned for accuracy and reliability. Standard issue for the U.S. military in World Wars I and II. Impact: Contributed significantly to modern military firearms.
Thompson Submachine Gun (1921): Designed by John T. Thompson. One of the first successful submachine guns. Notorious during the Prohibition era. Impact: Revolutionized close-quarters combat and influenced subsequent submachine guns.
M1 Garand (1936): Designed by John C. Garand. Semi-automatic rifle with rapid and accurate fire. Standard issue for U.S. forces in World War II and Korean War. Impact: Symbol of American military might and technological innovation.
AK-47 (1947): Designed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. Renowned for simplicity, durability, and affordability. Widely adopted by armies and insurgent groups worldwide. Impact: Shaped the outcome of numerous conflicts, enduring symbol of modern warfare.
M16 (1959): Based on the AR-15 platform designed by Eugene Stoner. Lightweight design with semi-automatic or fully automatic firing modes. Standard issue for U.S. forces.