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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 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 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.
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 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.
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?
Does Playing With Toy Guns Lead to Later Acts of Gun Violence?
Does playing with toy guns actually lead to violence? HowStuffWorks looks at the facts.
How Gun Safes Work
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Do you know how gun safe work? Learn how gun safes work at HowStuffWorks.
What's the world's smallest gun?
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The world's smallest gun isn't just the smallest gun in the world: It's a debate topic among law agencies and collectors. Read about the world's smallest gun.