The DC Traveler

The National Firearms Museum in suburban Fairfax, Virginia tells the history of firearms, from the earliest Match and Wheel Lock muskets, first introduced to the New World in the 17th century by the Spanish, to modern day hunting, target, military and collector’s weapons.
And America’s history is steeped in gun and firearms history.  The firearm played important roles throughout history, starting with the initial settlement of the New World.  Events such as the American Revolution, major wars and minor battles, the rise of organized crime in the 1920s, and law enforcement’s response would have never occurred.
The museum has one of …read more

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Firearms have played an important role in America’s history.  Starting with the first settlers to the New World, firearms were used for protection and to hunt for food.  Without firearms in the hands of citizens, the armed revolution to free America from British rule may have never happened.
Yet the use of firearms continues to have a very negative impact on our society.  Even staunch gun rights supporters must admit the firearm is a double-edged sword, in the hands of the wrong person or criminal.
And at the top of the gun debate is the Second Amendment of the Constitution, which allows …read more

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