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A Finnish soldier with a Molotov Cocktail during the Winter War Improvised submachine gun "Carlo", made out of a toy gun. Used in West Bank. An improvised tire puncturing device (slang term ‘Ninja’), composed of an iron nail inserted into a rubber disc from a used tire.
Pipe guns were first seen in the Philippines during World War II. [17] The "paliuntod" is a type of improvised shotgun commonly used by guerrillas and the joint American and Filipino soldiers who remained behind after Douglas MacArthur's withdrawal. Made of two pieces of pipe that fit snugly together, the "paliuntod" were simple, single shot guns.
The Draco's presence in the US has grown in recent years, frequently serving as an icon in gang and/or trap and hip hop/rap scenes. [2] [3] [4] It is a popular choice among criminals and gangs. Its increased usage in violent crimes and discovery through investigations and criminal seizures has led to a noted uptake of the Draco in the US as of ...
1. Henry Repeating Arms. Going by the motto "Made in America, or Not Made at All," gun enthusiasts can rest assured that Henry Repeating Arms is deeply rooted in local tradition.
The flow of illegal firearms continues to fuel the ongoing crisis in Haiti, pushing the nation into becoming a failed state. (Scripps News)
In the United States, biker gangs have been connected to arms trafficking. United States law enforcement agencies started investigating bike gangs in the late 90s, and started classifying them as organized criminal organizations. This was mainly due to the fact that they were able to get control of the prostitution market and the smuggling of ...
More youths under 16 years old have been charged with gun-related offenses in the last year. More juveniles committing firearm crimes in NC. How guns, gangs factor in.
Indian craftsmen modified the design by introducing a short, almost pistol-like buttstock held against the cheek, not the shoulder, when aiming. They reduced the caliber and made the gun lighter and more balanced. The Portuguese, who conducted much fighting aboard ships and rivercraft, valued a more compact gun, and thus this approach became ...