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Patriot's Almanac
Minnesota Firearm News



CZ to Supply New Service Pistols to the German Army
In a historic break from tradition, the German military has selected a foreign-made sidearm for the first time in decades. Česká zbrojovka (CZ) will now supply the Bundeswehr with the CZ P-10 C OR, redesignated as the P13, replacing the long-serving Heckler & Koch P8. The move ends Germany’s uninterrupted legacy of domestically manufactured service pistols and marks the adoption of its first striker-fired handgun—signaling a major shift in European military small-arms procure

Austin Reville
Dec 20, 20252 min read


The HK21: Heckler & Koch’s Modular Machine Gun Platform
Developed during the Cold War to meet the growing need for a squad automatic weapon, the HK21 represents Heckler & Koch’s innovative approach to belt-fed firepower. Derived from the iconic G3 rifle, the HK21 combined roller-delayed blowback operation with a high rate of fire to deliver effective suppressive capability for militaries around the world. While never widely adopted by major Western powers, its reliability, adaptability, and combat use have secured its place as a n

Austin Reville
Jan 63 min read


The Remarkable Redemption Journey of the Walther P-38 Pistol from World War 2
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.

Austin Reville
Oct 25, 20253 min read

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