Striking enemy ships with airborne munitions became a priority after World War I. While the challenges were monumental at the time, the rewards for success were too great to pass up. However, bombs and torpedoes dropped by early naval strike aircraft stood little chance against armored warships bristling with AA guns. Faced with this, the United States Navy sought a solution based in some of the most advanced technology of the era. ASM-N-2 Bat glide bombs are carried on the wings of a Consolidated PB4Y-2 Privateer — one on each wing. Image: U.S. NavyAt the beginning of World War II, radar…
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Last reviewed: October 22, 2026 Suppressors, also called silencers, are generally legal for eligible civilian owners in 42 states. Eight states and Washington, D.C., generally prohibit civilian ownership. Even where suppressors are allowed, the rules for registration, possession, and use can vary. It’s essential to understand the suppressor laws by state to ensure compliance. Use our interactive suppressor legality map to check your state. Click or tap a state to see its explanation below the map, including important restrictions and links to sources. You can also choose a state from the dropdown menu. Suppressor Laws by State: Where Are Silencers…
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Miniaturization is one of the unsung heroes of our age. The ENIAC computer of the 1940s was the size of a literal house and weighed 30 tons. An iPhone 17 is less than half a pound, and has, literally, five billion times the processing power. Making a thing is hard, but making it small is often times much harder. The U.S. Air Force needed a small rifle, one small enough to fit under an ejection seat. They used to use pistols—but why do that if you can do it with a rifle? Their answer was the GAU-5A, but instead of…
We take a look at the Japanese-made Ithaca 500, a 20-gauge over/under that’s still a top-notch field piece today.The late 1960s were an odd time for the gun world. Some of the steam from the post-World War II boom had been let off, and industries were beginning to wrestle with a truly global economy. As winds of change often do, these swept the firearms landscape in good and bad ways.Pressure was applied to American manufacturers as never before, leading some to evaporate. Conversely, the American shooter became flush with more firearms options from more corners of the world than even…
