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Gun Pictures
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These gun pictures show you some of the different types of guns. Check out these gun pictures.
How Guns Work: Learn the Parts of a Gun
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Guns permeate society -- police officers carry them, wars are fought with them, normal citizens own them. These articles will show you how different types of guns function from trigger to barrel.
How Nail Guns Work
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A nail gun can be found at virtually any construction site. Find out how nail guns work in this article.
How Spud Guns Work
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A spud gun can hurl potatoes hundreds of feet at close to 400 miles per hour. But why is this staple of the dinner table such a popular projectile? Learn the science of spud guns and how they can be customized.
How Rail Guns Work
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Rail guns leave gunpowder-based weapons in the dust (one can hit a target 250 miles away in six minutes). So why isn't the military using them? Find out how rail guns can be used and learn about the limitations of this technology.
How hot can a heat gun get?
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Heat guns are power tools that blow hot air to assist with various projects. Learn how hot heat guns can get in this article.
How the Machine Gun Revolutionized Warfare
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The invention of the machine gun forever changed the battlefield. While soldiers once had to reload after a single shot, they now can fire hundreds of rounds per minute without a single pause.
How Stun Guns Work
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Stun guns fall into the category of non-lethal weaponry -- they can incapacitate a person without causing permanent damage. Find out how different types of stun guns work to immobilize their target.
What Are Ghost Guns and Why Are They So Dangerous?
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President Joe Biden announced new regulations surrounding ghost guns. What are these untraceable guns that allow a purchaser to assemble them from parts?
The 'Top Gun' Quiz
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Tom Cruise in Ray-Ban aviators and dress whites, sweaty and shirtless on the beach volleyball court … "Top Gun" had it all. How much do you know about one of the most '80s of all '80s movies? Take this quiz to find out.