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If you are a gun enthusiast, you most likely know your firearms inside and out. From shotgun ammo in Newton to keeping your pistol cleaned, there is a lot to know. However, along with all of the mechanics involved with these weapons, there are a lot of facts and history behind them. Here are just a few interesting facts about guns. - It is estimated that gun owners have been responsible for almost $2 billion dollars in wildlife conservation within the past 50 years. This is due to the 10% tax that is imposed on all guns and ammunition.
- In the event that they veer off course and ran into bears, Russian astronauts bring guns into space for protection.
- In Kennesaw, Georgia, there is a law that every head of the household must have a gun.
- During the production of Lord of War, the props department bought 3,000 rifles. While in the movie they are portrayed as AK-47s, they were much less expensive than building prop guns or actual AK-47s.
- During the 1920s, a famous Texas Ranger carried pistols with no firing trigger. Instead, these iconic guns were fired simply by cocking and releasing the hammer.
- During the 1980s in Kenya, it would cost you 15 cows in order to buy an AK-47. Luckily, the price has dropped to just 4 cows now.
- In Mexico, there is only one gun store that is legally run and operated.
- During World War II, the German Nazi forces designed and created a weapon called the Gustav gun. This is the largest gun ever made. It weighed over 1,300 tons and could hit a target from over 23 miles away.
- As a way to protect them from inmates, many jailers used to carry keys that doubled as single-firing guns.
- Samuel Colt first designed the revolver when he was only 16 years old.
- The man that developed the first Glock pistol tested all of his prototypes in his basement only using his left hand. This kept his right hand safe and free to continue developing guns in the event that an accident occurred.
- The word ‘taser’ is actually an acronym. It stands for ‘Thomas A Swift’s Electric Rifle’.
- In 1938, a gun was put on the market that was able to take a picture immediately as the trigger was pulled as well.
- Mossberg shotgun manufacturer has designed a line of guns specifically intended to kill zombies.
- Picasso actively carried a revolver. However, it was loaded with blanks. He used the revolver to randomly shoot people that he felt were dull and boring.
- In 1888, Daisy Outdoor Products gifted a new Red Ryder BB gun to anyone who purchased a windmill.
- Gun ownership has increased by more than 60% between the years of 2007 and 2011.
- More than 12 billion rounds of ammunition are produced each year.
- Originally, James Bond carried a Beretta 418. However, fans later expressed their distaste for the model saying that it was a gun that women should use. Because of this, the Beretta was swapped out for the iconic Walther PPK.
- The Armatix Smart System iP1 is a gun that won’t be fired unless a specific radio-frequency is picked up within its range. Even then, a viable finger print and pin code must be entered in order to discharge it.
Guns not only provide a manner of self-defense, but they can be used for hunting and target practice as well. However, it’s important to ensure that you buy, use, and maintain a firearm in the properly. Whether you are looking for shotgun ammo in Newton or have questions about your pistol, consult with a professional and learn how to handle your weapon correctly.
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