Philip Schreier

A Short History of the Semi-Automatic Firearm

Follow the journey and development of firearms to the recent models of the 21st century, and you'll see that the politicians who tell us citizens should not own these guns don't know their history.

Mauser Model 1878 “Zig-Zag”

Peter Paul and Wilhelm Mauser wanted to create a revolver that would really stand out from the competition at the 1879 German military handgun trials—and with their Model 1878, dubbed the “Zig-Zag,” they had succeeded.

Women on Target Event Draws Hundreds

The annual Women’s Fun Shoot in Oklahoma City is one of the longest-running shoots and one of the most popular in the nation.

6 Gems Straight Out Of The Southwest

See these six outstanding firearms at the Frank Brownell Museum of the Southwest, located at the NRA Whittington Center.



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