Three Basic Handgun Types
A basic look at the three most common types of handguns: single action, double action, and semi-automatic.
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Firearm Facts: Handguns
Origins
Modern handguns can trace their origins to hand cannons developed in 13th century China. These were simple but effective devices utilizing a barrel which was loaded from the muzzle, with a propellent charge and projectile. The charge would … Continue
Ancient Weapons: Crossbow
The crossbow is a ranged weapon that is similar to an archer’s bow and arrow. A crossbow consists of two attached pieces; the bow, known as a prod or lath, is elasticized and joined at both ends by a drawstring.