Along with the guns, Portuguese specialists in military technology were also much in demand. The Ming dynasty Chinese, for example, made at least three trips to Macao to buy cannon and hire ...

Known as the “world’s largest drum,” it stands 10 feet tall on its field carriage and is handled by a crew of six band members, including two beaters. The drum draws attention wherever it goes from ...

The cast iron cannon can corrode in the salty sea air Work is under way to preserve an historic collection of cannon and guns at St Mawes Castle in Cornwall. The weapons include six 300-year-old ...

While tanks and their big guns have been getting the lion's share of attention in Ukraine, another weapon is proving equally deadly. Medium-caliber cannon — the 20-mm to 40-mm cannon found on ...

Kyiv is using a vast network of sensors to detect Russia's low-flying drones and passing targeting data to heavy machine guns and flak cannons mounted on vehicles throughout the country that then ...

1364 - First recorded use of a firearm. 1380 - Hand guns are known across Europe. 1400s - The matchlock gun appears. Before the matchlock, guns were fired by holding a burning wick to a "touch ...

Across the globe, people come together to honor this special day with unique winter solstice traditions, and we’re excited to share some of the most fascinating ones with you. In the Northern ...

The decision preserves the Ghostrider’s close-air support role, with plans to keep the guns operational for years to come. U.S. Air Force Confirms 105mm Cannons Will Stay on AC-130J Ghostrider ...

At Clemson University's Sept. 7 football home opener, another of Bennett's traditions celebrated its 70th year, the football cannon. Bennett was deeply involved as a Clemson student, and in his ...

How do I apply for or renew a Firearms Permit? Select the appropriate permit from the list on the right hand side of this page. Application forms and Fact sheets are available on each page. If your ...

By The New York Times Some holiday-time traditions are so classic that they tend to serve as shorthand for the season: baking cookies, lighting a menorah or kinara, ice skating as a light snow falls.