Story of the Gun
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Features
• Box set
• Black & White
• Color
• NTSC
In Theaters : 12 July, 1996
Video Release : 11 November, 1998 |
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an enlightening look at the history of guns
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Most people have very strong feelings one way or the other about guns.
This is a 4-VHS tape series on the history of weapons, specifically guns.
It takes viewers all the way back in time to man's desire to extend the reach of his arm.
Something very typical of this history of guns is the comment by Oliver Winchester, that a gun is essentially little more than "a machine for throwing balls." Most of us have never thought of it that way, as the media have attached quite a bit of "baggage" to every report about guns.
We have also never been given the opportunity to discover the freedom which guns have brought to the world. Huh?--how is that possible? Before the invention of guns, feudal lords could tyrannize the masses by employing a relative handful of knights, highly skilled bowmen, and castle strongholds. Upon the invention of firearms, even the common folk could use a firearm against a feudal lord's hired thugs, and cannons could bring down the castle walls that previously had allowed feudalism to flourish.
What we have here is a straightforward, historical story of the evolution of guns from simple beginnings hundreds of years ago, to the remarkable machines of today which feature incredible accuracy and durability.
There is good, crisp photography of some beautiful collectible guns, and of famous people in the history of gun lore. Even for those who never have any intention of even holding a gun, this is a presentation of information they should know, and may be surprised to find they enjoy! |
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