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The Thompson Submachine Guns That Made Valentine’s Day America’s Deadliest Holiday

The two Thompson submachine guns used in the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre weren’t recovered in Chicago—but in Michigan after a fatal traffic stop. Here’s the story behind the guns that defined America’s most infamous gangland killing. The post The Thompson Submachine Guns That Made...

By Scott Witner • February 14, 2026

M1 Garand vs. M1941 Johnson Rifle Debate

Even positive changes can be hard to accept. Long before the M1 Garand rifle was in widespread service in the US military, it had its share of detractors. A number of these objectors simply disagreed with the Army’s decision to adopt a semi-automatic rifle at all. They argued that the...

By Tom Laemlein • February 10, 2026

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The Thompson Submachine Guns That Made Valentine’s Day America’s Deadliest Holiday

M1 Garand vs. M1941 Johnson Rifle Debate