The years immediately following the American Civil War presented an interesting dilemma for the Colt Patent Firearms Co. Its reliable percussion revolvers had been the most popular military sidearms ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** Author Charles W. Pate has again ...

This month begins an analysis into the history of firearms in law enforcement. The first obstacle I had to address was when I would start looking at weapons that law enforcement personnel carried. I ...