Before 1900, was there a legal history in America of prohibiting particular types of arms? Yes, but it is very short. The far more common policy for controversial arms, such as Bowie knives or ...

The 1800s were a turning point in the history of firearms. As empires expanded and revolutions sparked around the globe, technological advancements in weaponry played a critical role in shaping ...

Bowie knives are back in constitutional law news these days, after a very long absence. The U.S. Supreme Court's Bruen decision instructs lower courts to look to U.S. legal history to see what sorts ...

Although firearms were invented in China and avidly taken up by the Ottoman Empire and other states, by 1700, European guns were the best in the world. This salient aspect of Western military ...

A Supreme Court decision has forced courts to consider what gun restrictions existed two centuries ago, sending demand soaring for historians. By Shawn Hubler Saul Cornell’s corner of academia has ...

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** For lead author John Currie, High ...

Throughout history, certain firearms have not only revolutionized warfare and technology but also reshaped nations, influenced global politics, and altered the balance of power. These guns left ...

History plays a prominent role in the briefs on both sides of the New York gun case New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen. Curiously, much of the discussion focuses on medieval English ...

But the issue of gun control seems impossible to tackle due to the stark reality of partisanship in Washington. After the federal assault weapons ban expired in 2004, the gun industry seized on ...

Within the culture of law enforcement, the many myths and legends do not always take on the human form of dusty lawmen with the sun at their backs, blue suits or brazen detectives. The FBI is no ...