WHAT OUR OLD WEST ANCESTORS SAID ABOUT THE GUNS THEY CARRIED

[Tsalagidave]

WHAT OUR OLD WEST ANCESTORS SAID ABOUT THE GUNS THEY CARRIED

Upon the Western Frontier, the only 'first-responder' around would be you. The variety of Frontier weapons depended upon the needs of those who carried them from Colonial times through the 1870's...and arguably still today.


What is an adventure without a protagonist stepping off into the unknown armed against the beasts and brigands who wait in the shadows? The tales of armed heroes facing down insurmountable odds has captivated adventurous minds since the age of the first storytellers. In the American West, the gun represents that rugged individual as the symbol of self-reliance and responsibility. In settled towns of mostly law-abiding communities, "packing iron" was often unnecessary. However, the wild, unsettled plains and mountains, travelers were compelled to 'go heeled' and it captured the imaginations of generations the world over. Just like today, gunfights were a statistically rare occurrence so arming up was more for providing meat for the table or warding off wild animals. Still, there were occasions where one also needed a deterrent against the 2-legged beasts who lived beyond the laws of man.

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[rayman1]

Good article and a fun read. Not too detailed to overload the unfamiliar reader, but not too light that it doesn't teach, either. 

[Tsalagidave]

I appreciate that Rayman. That is exactly what I was going for. I got started as a magazine writer doing the same thing for technology publications and corporate training material. I have been noticing a growing rift between those who really know this stuff and those who are interested but know very little. Without training the newcomers to continue the tradition, our hobby dies. I am really targeting those who have a lot of questions but are afraid to ask.

-Dave

[rayman1]

I think you nailed it.  It's enough detailed info to spur more interest for those wanting to know more. 

[Tsalagidave]

Thanks Rayman.

I really appreciate the feedback and the kind words.

-Dave

[Snake Oil]

Nice article, I have often muzed at my NCOWS matches about the authenticity of packing so much iron...thank you for the research!

[Tsalagidave]

Thank you Snake Oil, I appreciate that.

-Dave