Patriot's Almanac

Guns like the Walther P38 are one of those unique time capsules of history that come through our shop.  A firearm that served on side of oppression during Hitler’s reign, and freedom during the Cold War.  It is a story of conflict and redemption.

Whether it is because of the financial burden of defending oneself in court. Or press hit pieces that follow; or outright bans in states via the Governmental Gatekeepers in their prospective states, Glock has opened up everyone to lawsuits.  What may follow this decision could be dark for our industry and embolden those who want to see the 2nd Amendment erased entirely.  We must remain vigilant and pray that Glock’s decision had actual meaning and is only a blip on the radar.

Today, the Astra 400 is highly prized by collectors and firearm enthusiasts for its historical significance and mechanical reliability. It remains a symbol of Spanish engineering and a testament to the evolution of military handguns during the early 20th century.

For many, firearms are a controversial issue in the world today.  While the purpose of this article is not to get into the controversies and misinformation surrounding guns, we do acknowledge they exist.  The lost part about firearms is that their history is deeply connected to ours here in America.  The manufacturing, designs, and engineering that goes into these weapons is truly amazing.

As a Kid I grew up watching Dr. Robert Ballard the marine geologist that found the Titanic and battleship Bismark.  There was a moment in one of the documentaries he said when he finds a ship at the bottom of the ocean “…the guns are at the ready. Frozen locked in battle to this day…”.  The world of firearms is no different.

Military history is a fascinating part of world history and becomes a lens through which we see the world today.  The firearms that shape that world are truly fascinating and can tell a story of that time in history.  We are fortunate enough to get some examples of these pieces through our shop and get to take a deep dive into their background.

Firearms today are built with ease of use in mind.  Shooters today do not have to worry about much these days when it comes to the actual function and maintenance of their firearms.  Most firearms are semi-automatic (meaning that the fire with each pull of the trigger) and do not require manual loading of the cartridge.  This is a relatively new concept.

Guns such as these really inspire the minds of people everywhere.  Seeing such an iconic pop-culture firearm in the real world

In times of great uncertainty such as these, we would do well to head our Founder’s intentions and Federal Constitution by viewing ALL laws through the lens of the Bill of rights.   The 2nd Amendment should be viewed only in its historical meaning.

In pop culture we see the C96 Bolo pop up quite a bit. Perhaps most famously as Han Solo’s laser pistol in Star Wars Episode IV A New Hope (1977). The prop department took real firearms and modified them to give a more futuristic look to them. This has resulted in many Bolo pistols being historically damaged as people have copied the Han Solo look with them.

Sometimes, in a gun store, something walks through the door that is truly remarkable. That happened recently here, at 2 If By Sea Tactical, when John Moses Browning’s famous shotgun waled through our doors. We recently acquired the Fabrique Nationale de Herstal Full 12 Special Steel. This is a FN made Browning Auto-5 semi-auto shotgun from 1929.