The evolution of the firearm is an interesting one — from the unknown Chinese origins of gunpowder, to the fire lance, and the slow development of handheld tubes that use gunpowder to force a projectile outward and into an enemy target. By the 1300s, what we consider guns today were well along in development, and […]
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Customizing the Browning Hi Power
Want an interesting gun that has some history behind it? Check around for a used Browning Hi Power. With a few upgrades, you can make it a sweet shooter.
Introducing the new Blue Force Gear Tracer Pack
We were really excited about this one during Day 1 of SHOT Show. It’s official, the Jedburgh Tactical Backpack is getting a big brother. Meet the Tracer Pack. Like the Jedburgh, the Tracer Pack is named for an Allied deception operation during WWII. Designed to add additional capability in a “day pack” sized format, Tracer has features […]
OSS weapons ingenuity: The secret gear of America’s WWII spies
General Donovan motivated the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) research and development branch to fabricate weapons in-house for officers in the field. These weapons ranged from the amazingly complex to the remarkably fundamental. OSS guns and blades were intended for simple but effective use. American servicemen going into harm’s way had a variety of ingenious places to hide small, even miniature, compasses for […]
Origin Watch Company merges modern watchmaking with historical field watch roots
Trench and field watches played a vitally important role beginning with the first and second World Wars. Pilots, infantry officers, artillerymen, and many other military service roles relied on accurate timepieces to help them coordinate precise attacks and maneuvers. Considering the technological advances that we now have the luxury of, there is less of a […]
Marine Raiders and Gear of WWII
The Marine Raiders are said to be the first United States Special Operations Forces to see combat in World War II. They struck fear into the hearts of their enemies around the Pacific.