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83-477: Snubnosed revolvers were popular in the United States until the 1950s and 1960s when many states passed laws limiting or prohibiting the carrying of concealed weapons . The passage in many US states of " shall issue " firearms license laws from the mid-1980s to the 1990s created new markets for small, simple, reliable, concealed-carry firearms. This resulted in a resurgence in the popularity of snubnosed revolvers in

166-535: A 1.875 in (47.6 mm) barrel, built by Ruger and announced in January 2009. LCR stands for 'Lightweight Compact Revolver'. It incorporates several novel features such as a polymer grip and trigger housing, monolithic receiver, and constant force trigger . At 13.5 oz (380 g), the LCR is nearly 50% lighter than the stainless steel SP101 and only the barrel and fluted cylinder are made of stainless steel. The frame

249-493: A 2.5 in (64 mm) snubnose barrel. Introduced in 1973, the Charter Arms Bulldog is a 5-shot, .44 Special or .45 Colt snubnosed revolver. It was a top-selling gun during the 1980s and is considered the company's trademark weapon. The Bulldog comes in multiple barrel lengths including 2.2 in (56 mm), 2.5 in (64 mm) and 3 in (76 mm). It has no sharp edges to contend with when carrying

332-492: A 6-shot .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire and a .327 Federal Magnum versions, as well as 5-shot a clip-fed 9mm Luger version. The Taurus Judge is a 5-shot, snubnosed (3-inch barrel), revolver introduced in 2006, by Taurus International , chambered for .410 bore shot shells and the .45 Colt cartridge . Taurus promotes the Judge as a self-defense tool against carjacking and for home protection. The Smith & Wesson Governor

415-399: A break action inherently indicates when a round is chambered, and thus an open or closed action contributes to all participants' awareness as to whether a weapon that can be fired is present. This is considered an safety advantage. The break action design is best suited for non-repeating firearms . To get multiple shots requires either multiple barrels or a revolving cylinder ; while this

498-441: A case-hardened frame with a blue barrel and cylinder. The revolver was available in 2 + 1 ⁄ 2  in (64 mm) and 3 + 1 ⁄ 2  in (89 mm) barrel lengths and was available with or without the ejector rod and housing. The shorter barreled versions without the ejector rod were marketed as "Shopkeeper's Special". The Smith & Wesson Safety Hammerless model was produced from 1887 to World War II. It

581-564: A fiberglass briefcase with barrel changing tool and clearance gauges; however, most pistols were sold with only one barrel, with the buyers able to purchase other barrels later. All barrels and shrouds within a model series are compatible, thus a Model 15-2 frame from the 1970s may be equipped with a barrel from the 1990s and a shroud made in 2016. The 15-2 increased sales markedly over the earlier models and were often seen in use with both target shooters and hunters. Model 44s are large-frame models in .44 Magnum with interchangeable barrels, including

664-416: A firearm, concealed carry legislation and limitations, liability issues, carry methods and safety, home defense, methods for managing and defusing confrontational situations, and practice of gun handling techniques without firing the weapon. Most required CCW training courses devote a considerable amount of time to liability issues. Depending on the state, a practical component during which the attendee shoots

747-440: A grip safety. This design was known as "The New Departure" to reflect the company's new approach to designing revolvers. The design of these revolvers sacrifices accuracy and range in favor of maneuverability and concealment. Similar "hammerless" designs were made by manufacturers such as Iver Johnson and Harrington & Richardson and proved popular for concealed carry. The FitzGerald Special , "Fitz Special", or "Fitz Colt"

830-661: A handgun either permitlessly or with a permit, although the difficulty in obtaining a permit varies per jurisdiction. There is conflicting evidence regarding the effect that concealed carry has on crime rates. A 2020 review by the RAND Corporation concluded there is supportive evidence that shall-issue concealed carry laws, which require states to issue permits to applicants once certain requirements are met, are associated with increased firearm homicides and total homicides. Earlier studies by RAND found that shall-issue concealed carry laws may increase violent crime overall, while there

913-455: A handgun. Not all weapons that fall under CCW laws are lethal. For example, in Florida, carrying pepper spray in more than a specified volume (2 oz.) of chemical requires a CCW permit, whereas everyone may legally carry a smaller, “self-defense chemical spray” device hidden on their person without a CCW permit. As of 2021 there have been 21.52 million concealed weapon permits issued in

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996-466: A hook over a pin; releasing an auxiliary latch will allow sufficient travel to allow the hinge to be unhooked. A latch is operated to release the two parts of the weapon, allowing the breech to be exposed. Rounds are inserted into the breech, loading as many barrels ( pistol , rifle , or shotgun ) or chambers ( revolver ) as desired, and the mechanism is closed and latched. The hammer is then pulled back and latched. The weapon can now be fired by squeezing

1079-399: A longer barrel in a firearm of similar size. Since the cartridge extractor or ejector is built into the barrel assembly in break action weapons, the breech face is simply a flat plate with a hole for the firing pin to protrude through. This makes break actions ideal for interchangeable barrel firearms, such as the popular Thompson/Center Arms Contender and Encore pistols. The simplicity of

1162-584: A modern swing-out frame. It was designed from the outset to be chambered for higher-powered cartridges such as the .38 Special , considered to be a powerful caliber for a concealable pocket pistols of the day. The Smith & Wesson Model 10 or Military & Police is a revolver of worldwide popularity. In production since 1899, it is a medium-sized, 6-shot, .38 Special , double-action revolver with fixed sights. Over its long production run it has been available with barrel lengths of 4 in (100 mm), 5 in (130 mm), and 6 in (150 mm). With

1245-582: A number of significant internal differences between the Taurus 85 and similar Smith & Wesson revolvers. Because of these differences, Taurus has been able to keep costs relatively low. However, those same differences can make customization of the Model 85 more expensive. Taurus also makes a more powerful versions such as the Model 605 in .357 Magnum and the 9mm Parabellum Model 905. In 1989, Smith & Wesson began to make

1328-648: A permit, while other forms of carry may require a permit. Some states have a limited form of permitless carry, restricted based on one or more of the following: a person's location, the loaded/unloaded state of the firearm, or the specific persons who may carry without a permit. As of February 18, 2021 , these states are Illinois , New Mexico , and Washington . Some states that allow permitless concealed carry and still issue concealed carry permits may impose restrictions on concealed carry for certain places and/or at certain times (e.g., special events, large public gatherings, etc.). In some such situations, those holding

1411-472: A personally-owned firearm on a military installation rests with the installation commander, although the authority to permit individuals to carry firearms on an installation is usually delegated to the Provost Marshal . Military installations do not recognize state-issued concealed carry permits, and state firearms laws generally do not apply to military bases, regardless of the state in which the installation

1494-482: A regulation that sparked the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral later that year. Some permit requirement jurisdictions allow issuing authorities to impose limitations on CCW permits, such as the type and caliber of handguns that may be carried ( Rhode Island , New Mexico ), restrictions on places where the permit is valid ( New York , Massachusetts , Illinois ), restricting concealed carry to purposes or activities specified on

1577-593: A series of snubnosed models of the S&;W Model 29 , a large frame, six-shot, double-action revolver chambered for the .44 Magnum cartridge. The Backpacker with a 2.5 in (64 mm) barrel, and the Mountain Gun and the Trail Boss had 3 in (76 mm) barrels. These guns were designed to be "carried often and shot little". The Ruger SP101 is a series of small-frame, double-action revolvers introduced in 1989 by

1660-432: A service member to store their personal firearms in their on-base dwelling if they have a gun safe or similarly designed cabinet where the firearms can be secured. Prior to 2011, military commanders could impose firearms restrictions to servicemembers residing off-base, such as mandatory registration of firearms with the base provost marshal, restricting or banning the carrying of firearms by servicemembers either on or off

1743-530: A single locking lug, almost all bolt-action rifles use multiple locking lugs around the perimeter of the bolt to provide an even distribution of the forces of firing, providing a much higher intrinsic strength. Since many break-action pistols and rifles, such as the inexpensive H&R models, are built on large frames originally meant for shotguns, the action is very heavily built and capable of handling moderate to high pressures. Still, belted magnum cartridges such as .300 Winchester Magnum are generally only found in

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1826-512: A steel frame and a fiber optic front sight. This model was released in early 2017. The Smith & Wesson Model 12 is an aluminum alloy-frame version of the Model 10. It weighs 19 oz (524 g) unloaded. A 6-shot, .38 Special revolver was made from 1953 to 1986 in both 2 in (51 mm) and 4 in (100 mm) barrel configurations. The Model 12 was Smith & Wesson's answer to the Colt Cobra. Early models used an aluminum cylinder as well as

1909-456: A tribal permit for concealed carry issued by the tribal police or tribal council. Tribal concealed carry permits may be available to the general populace or limited to tribal members, depending on tribal policies. Tribal law typically pre-empts state law on the reservation. The only exception is while traversing the reservation on a state-owned highway (including interstate, U.S. routes, and in some instances county roads), in which case state law and

1992-482: A valid concealed carry permit may be exempt from such restrictions. A permit requirement jurisdiction is one in which a government-issued permit is required to carry a concealed handgun in public. Before the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen , these jurisdictions were further split between "shall-issue", which is the current national licensing standard where

2075-564: A variety of smaller-frame .38 Special snubnosed models known as the Undercover offered in standard, bobbed, shrouded, and hammerless models. Charter also produces the Mag Pug in .357 Magnum and .41 Remington Magnum . The Taurus Model 85 is a small-frame, 5-shot, double-action revolver manufactured by the Brazilian firearm company Taurus International . Introduced in the 1980s, in the United States

2158-445: Is a 6-shot, double-action revolver manufactured by Colt from January 1877 to 1909, a total of 166,849 revolvers. The Model 1877 was offered in three calibers, with three unofficial names: .32 Long Colt ("Rainmaker"), .38 Long Colt ("Lightning"), and .41 Long Colt ("Thunderer"). The M1877 was the first successful US-made double-action cartridge revolver. The M1877 was offered from the factory in two basic finishes: nickel-plated or

2241-558: Is a 6-shot, snubnosed (2.75-inch barrel), double-action revolver built on the Z-frame (a stretched N-frame) and utilizes a K-frame grip with a lightweight scandium alloy or stainless steel frame. Introduced in 2011, and similar to the Taurus Judge, the Governor can also fire 2 + 1 ⁄ 2 -inch .410 shotgun shells, .45 Colt , and .45 ACP (with the use of supplied moon clips due to

2324-470: Is a lightweight, 21 oz aluminum-framed, 6-shot, double-action revolver most commonly produced with a 2 in (51 mm) barrel, not to be confused with the Colt King Cobra . The Cobra is chambered for .38 Special , .38 S&W , .32 S&W Long , and .22 LR . It was sold by Colt from 1950 until 1981. In December 2016, it was announced that Colt would be producing a new run of the Colt Cobra with

2407-410: Is a small, concealable, 5-shot, double-action revolver chambered in either .32 S&W or .38 S&W . They were most often produced with 2 in (51 mm), 3 in (76 mm) and 3.5 in (89 mm) barrels. These top-break revolvers were designed for fast reloading and concealed carry as the hammer was internal and would not snag on drawing the revolver from a pocket. The gun also had

2490-632: Is a snubnosed revolver concept that was designed by John Henry Fitzgerald (AKA: "Fitz"), an employee of Colt's Manufacturing Company from 1918 to 1944. Fitz Special revolvers are made by shortening the barrel to two inches, shortening the ejector rod, bobbing the hammer spur , removing the front half of the trigger guard, and rounding the butt. Reshaping the hammer and the butt allowed the gun to be drawn quickly with little risk of snagging on clothing. The halved trigger guard facilitates quick trigger acquisition, even for shooters with large fingers or gloves. Fitzgerald first came up with his concept sometime around

2573-786: Is a type of firearm action in which the barrel(s) are hinged much like a door and rotate perpendicularly to the bore axis to expose the breech and allow loading and unloading of cartridges . A separate operation may be required for the cocking of a hammer to fire the new round. There are many types of break-action firearms ; break actions are universal in double-barreled shotguns , double-barreled rifles , combination guns , and are commonly found in single shot pistols (especially derringers ), rifles, shotguns, including flare guns , grenade launchers , air guns , and some older revolver designs. They are also known as hinge-action , break-open , break-barrel , break-top , or, on old revolvers, top-break actions. The first break-action revolver

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2656-446: Is aluminum alloy and synthetic glass-filled polymer finished in matte black with Synergistic Hard Coat. The LCR operates in double-action only (DAO) as the hammer is concealed within the frame handle's fire control housing and cannot be cocked prior to firing. In order to create a lighter trigger pull, it features a friction-reducing cam. The LCR-357 chambered for .357 Magnum . The Ruger LCR 22 an 8-shot .22 LR version. There are also

2739-521: Is fairly simple for shotguns , with double-barreled shotguns being quite common and even a few quadruple-barreled shotguns such as the FAMARS Rombo, double rifles require very precise alignment of the barrels in order to achieve consistent accuracy known as regulation. Modern double rifles are very expensive and designed for short-range use; the barrels are often regulated for ranges under 110 yards (100 m) for use against dangerous game . Wear in

2822-716: Is invalid in that city unless validated by its police commissioner. Permits issued by Hawaii are valid only in the county of issuance. Some states require concealed carry applicants to certify their proficiency with a firearm through some type of training or instruction. Certain training courses developed by the National Rifle Association that combine classroom and live-fire instruction typically meet most state training requirements. Some states recognize prior military or police service as meeting training requirements. Classroom instruction would typically include firearm mechanics and terminology, cleaning and maintenance of

2905-402: Is located. Federal law (18 USC, Section 930) generally forbids the possession, transport, and carrying of firearms on military installations without approval from the installation commander. Federal law gives installation commanders wide discretion in establishing firearms policies for their respective installations. In practice, local discretion is often constrained by policies and directives from

2988-461: Is not an issue. Some centerfire pistol and rifle cartridges, however, can generate pressures that may be too great for a single locking lug if it is not stout enough. The Thompson/Center Contender , for example, was limited to .30-30 Winchester level cartridges. To fire more powerful cartridges requires a much larger locking lug, such as that which Thomson Center used on the larger Encore model. By comparison, while bolt-action shotguns may only use

3071-421: Is set at 18 by federal law. An unrestricted jurisdiction is one in which a permit is not required to carry a concealed handgun. This is sometimes called constitutional carry . Within the unrestricted category, there exist states that are fully unrestricted, where no permit is required for lawful open or concealed carry, and partially unrestricted, where certain forms of concealed carry may be legal without

3154-451: The .327 Federal Magnum and .32 H&R Magnum models hold 6-shots, and .22 LR model holds 8 shots. The Smith & Wesson Model 500 Emergency Survival is a large frame, 5-shot, 2.75 in (70 mm) barrel, .500 S&W Magnum , double action revolver with blaze orange Hogue grips . The Model 500 was built on the entirely new X-Frame, which was developed exclusively to handle the muzzle velocity and pressures generated by firing

3237-564: The Colt Detective Special . The Colt Detective Special is a carbon steel framed double-action , snubnosed, six-shot revolver . As the name "Detective Special" suggests, this model revolver was used as a concealed weapon by plainclothes police detectives . It was made with either a 2 in (51 mm) or a 3 in (76 mm) barrel. Introduced in 1927, the Detective Special was the first snubnosed revolver produced with

3320-569: The Ruger Alaskan is Ruger's first short-barreled, big-bore, six-shot, double-action revolver, intended for defense against large, dangerous animals. The 2.5 in (64 mm) barrel on the Alaskan ends at the end of the frame, and the scope bases are omitted. The interchangeable front sight is replaced with a pinned-in ramp sight, but the adjustable rear sight is retained. The Alaskan is available in .44 Magnum, .454 Casull/.45 Colt, and .480 Ruger, with

3403-611: The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution which guarantees a right of the people to carry a concealed firearm outside of the home. While members of the Armed Services may receive extensive small arms training, United States Military installations have some of the most restrictive rules for the possession, transport, and carrying of personally-owned firearms in the country. Overall authority for carrying

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3486-403: The falling- block , rendering them capable of withstanding only relatively low-pressure pistol and rifle cartridges. The action is usually held closed by a single locking lug, usually below the barrel in a single-barrelled gun or between the barrels of a double-barreled gun. The single lug must carry all of the force of firing the cartridge. For shotguns, which operate at very low pressures, this

3569-430: The "Artillery", and the "Cattleman" or "Cowboy" models. And, 7 + 1 ⁄ 2  in (190 mm) barrel models were called the "Army", the "Cavalry" and the "Standard" models. The British Bull Dog revolver was a popular type of 5-shot, solid-frame, double action, pocket revolver introduced by Philip Webley & Son of Birmingham , England, in 1872, and subsequently copied by gunmakers in continental Europe and

3652-412: The .480 model originally a 6-shot, replaced in 2008 with a 5-shot model to aid in spent cartridge extraction. All Alaskans feature a brushed stainless finish and a Hogue Tamer rubber finger groove grip, rather than the standard GP100 style. The .454 and .480 versions have an unfluted cylinder while the .44 Magnum features a fluted cylinder. The Ruger LCR is a small, 5-shot, double-action revolver with

3735-426: The .500 Magnum cartridge. It is among the most powerful revolvers in the world since its original release in 2003, and is marketed as "the world's most powerful handgun" by the manufacturer. The Smith & Wesson Model 460 Emergency Survival is essentially the same gun in .460 S&W Magnum . It can also shoot .454 Casull and .45 Colt , and is easily identified by its neon yellow Hogue grips. Introduced in 2005,

3818-497: The American company Sturm, Ruger as the smaller-frame counterpart to the GP100 .. The SP101 is an all-steel-construction revolver with a spurred or spurless (double-action only) hammer. The SP-101 has barrel lengths of 2 + 1 ⁄ 4  in (57 mm) and 3 + 1 ⁄ 16  in (78 mm). The .38 Special , .357 Magnum , and 9×19mm Parabellum models hold 5-shots, while

3901-540: The Model 36, they designed a small concealable, 5-shot, double-action revolver with a 2 in (51 mm) barrel, that could fire the more powerful .38 Special cartridge. Since the older "Safety Hammerless" (I-frame) was not able to handle this load, a new frame was designed, which became the J-frame. The new design was introduced at the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) convention in 1950 and

3984-542: The United States Concealed carry , or carrying a concealed weapon ( CCW ), is the practice of carrying a weapon (such as a handgun ) in public in a concealed manner , either on one's person or in close proximity. CCW is often practiced as a means of self-defense . Following the Supreme Court's NYSRPA v. Bruen (2022) decision, all states in the United States were required to allow for concealed carry of

4067-694: The United States. 21+ only 21+ only Resident permits only 21+ only Resident permits only 21+ only; 18+ if military Includes foreign countries 21+ only Resident permits only 18+ Can carry permitless if 21+; 18+ if military Resident permits only Can carry permitless 21+ only Resident permits only Can carry permitless 21+ only Can carry permitless Resident permits only 21+ only All permits recognized for vehicle carry Resident permits only Can carry permitless 21+ only 21+ only Can carry permitless 21+ only; 18+ if military for both 21+ only Can carry permitless * Jurisdiction gives no minimum age to conceal carry in law. The age

4150-904: The United States. Demand for snubnosed revolvers has been met with the introduction of numerous new models from Smith & Wesson , Colt , Ruger , Taurus , and other manufacturers. While most are made of traditional carbon steel , stainless steel , and lightweight aluminum alloys that have been in use for decades, some models use high-strength, lightweight metal alloys such as titanium and scandium . Polymer frames have also been used. Most firearms manufacturers now produce snubnosed revolvers in larger calibers than before, including .357 Magnum , .41 Magnum , .44 Magnum , and .45 Colt . Some companies make .454 Casull , .460 S&W Magnum , .480 Ruger , .500 S&W Magnum , and .410 bore snubnosed revolvers. There are also snubnosed revolvers chambered for semi-automatic pistol cartridges such as 9×19mm Parabellum , .40 S&W , and .45 ACP (loaded with

4233-468: The United States. It featured a 2 + 1 ⁄ 2  in (64 mm) barrel and was chambered for .442 Webley or .450 Adams cartridges. Webley produced smaller scaled .320 Revolver and .380 caliber versions later, but did not mark them with the British Bull Dog name. The term "bulldog revolver" became synonymous with large-caliber "snubnosed revolvers". The Colt M1877 Double Action Revolver

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4316-484: The aid of Moon clips ). The first commercial snubnosed revolver was the six-shot, 3 in (76 mm) barreled Colt Single Action Army revolver, made without an ejector rod. It was officially called the "Sheriff's Model," or the "Storekeeper's Model", also unofficially known as the "Banker's Special". The 4 + 3 ⁄ 4  in (120 mm) barrel models were known as the "Gunfighter" model. The 5 + 1 ⁄ 2  in (140 mm) barrel models were called

4399-420: The applicant to complete extensive firearms safety training, undergo a mental health evaluation, and obtain a letter of recommendation from their unit commander (or employer) before such authorization is granted. Personnel that reside on a military installation are typically required to store their personally-owned firearms in the installation armory, although the installation commander or provost marshal may permit

4482-507: The approved permit application ( California , Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York), limitations on magazine size ( Connecticut , Massachusetts, New York), or limitations on the number of firearms that may be carried concealed by a permit-holder at any given time (some states). Permits issued by all but two states (New York and Hawaii) are valid statewide. New York State pistol licenses, which are generally issued by counties, are valid statewide with one exception. A permit not issued by New York City

4565-465: The break action is the ability to insert shorter cartridges into the chamber, like the 12-gauge 1.75-inch Mini-shells from Aguila Ammunition and Federal Premium Ammunition Shorty Shotshells , which can have problems cycling in other action types. This also allows chambering for cartridges of a length impractical in other designs, as well as easy use of caliber conversion sleeves . It is common to find conversion sleeves for double-barrel shotguns, allowing

4648-401: The break-open design, especially with an external hammer, also reduces the cost of manufacture. There were a number of companies, such as H&R Firearms , that produced break-action rifles at lower costs than comparable bolt-action rifles. While most firearms are designed for right-handed shooters, break-action guns operate identically when fired from either shoulder. Another advantage of

4731-539: The citizens of this State, against the unwarrantable and too prevalent use of deadly weapons." Two years later, Alabama followed suit with “An Act to Suppress the Evil Practice of Carrying Weapons Secretly." Delaware prohibited the practice in 1852. Ohio did the same in 1859, a policy that remained in effect until 1974. Cities also regulated weapons within their boundaries. In 1881, Tombstone, Arizona , enacted Ordinance No. 9 "To Provide against Carrying of Deadly Weapons",

4814-600: The federal Firearm Owners' Protection Act (FOPA) apply. Prohibitions of the concealed carry of firearms and other weapons by local governments predate the establishment of the United States. In 1686, New Jersey law stated "no person or persons … shall presume privately to wear any pocket pistol … or other unusual or unlawful weapons within this Province." After the federal government was established, states and localities continued to restrict people from carrying hidden weapons. Tennessee law prohibited this as early as 1821. By 1837, Georgia passed into effect “An Act to guard and protect

4897-405: The firing of smaller-gauge shells as well as sub-bore pistol and rifle cartridges (and thus allowing the same gun to be used with, for example, 12 gauge through 28 gauge, as well as .410 bore shells). Finally, break action firearms are often favored for competition such as trap shooting and skeet shooting in which groups of shooters must unavoidably congregate with their firearms. The nature of

4980-440: The first snubnosed models with barrel lengths of 2 in (51 mm), 2.5 in (64 mm), and 3 in (76 mm) being made in 1936. Over 6,000,000 Model 10s have been produced over the years, making it the most popular handgun of the 20th century. The Smith & Wesson Model 36 was designed in the era just after World War II when Smith & Wesson stopped producing war materials and resumed normal production. For

5063-510: The forward end of the top strap. On S&W tip-up revolvers, the barrel release catch is located on both sides of the frame in front of the trigger. A break action is one of the most compact firearm actions. Since there are no parts to reciprocate, it is shorter than repeating designs, and generally more compact than other non-repeating firearms such as falling block and rolling block actions. This compactness results in reductions in weight and size compared to larger actions; this can also allow

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5146-787: The frame. [The Colt version was the Colt M13 Aircrewman 1951-1957.] Introduced in the early 1970s, the Model 15-2 became the best-selling Dan Wesson Firearms revolver model to go into production. This 6-shot, .357 Magnum revolver uses a unique interchangeable barrel system, including a 2.5 in (64 mm) snub nose barrel along with 4 in (100 mm), 6 in (150 mm), 8 in (200 mm), 10 in (250 mm), 12 in (300 mm), and 15 in (380 mm), partial or fully-lugged shrouds with choices of solid or ventilated ribs, plus removable and interchangeable front sights. The Model 15-2 could be ordered as "Pistol Pacs" with 4 (or more) barrel/shroud sets shipped inside

5229-533: The granting of licenses is subject only to meeting determinate criteria laid out in the law, and "may-issue" where the granting of such licenses was at the discretion of local authorities. Since the abolishment of "may-issue" permitting the U.S. Supreme Court has stated it is still legal for U.S. jurisdictions subject to the Constitution to require a permit to carry a concealed handgun, and that background checks, training, and proper fees can be required without violating

5312-565: The guns are marketed for concealed carry and personal protection. The Model 85 is available with either 2 in (51 mm) or 3 in (76 mm) barrels, is capable of firing +P rated .38 Special rounds. The Model 85 is available in several configurations. These include blued steel, stainless steel, polymer frame, and "Ultra-Lite" variants constructed of aluminum and titanium, with steel lock-work components. Much like Smith & Wesson revolvers, Model 85s can come equipped as exposed, bobbed, shrouded, and hammerless models. However, there are

5395-455: The hammer, keeping it from snagging on clothing, and pops off when the trigger is pulled. There is a wide range of lasers available, with the Crimson Trace laser grips standing out among them. The Barami Hip-Grip is a "set of grips for revolvers with a paddle or wing added on the right-hand side. The wing hooks onto your belt and keeps the snubbie where you put it." Concealed carry in

5478-429: The headquarters of each military branch and major commands. Installation policies can vary from no-issue for most bases to shall-issue in rare circumstances. Installations that do allow the carrying of firearms typically restrict carrying to designated areas and for specific purposes (i.e., hunting or officially sanctioned shooting competitions in approved locations on the installation). Installation commanders may require

5561-418: The highest-quality break-action rifles. Break-open designs work best with rimmed cartridges, which can use a solid extractor. Rimless cartridges require a spring-loaded extractor, which can slide out of the way for cartridge insertion and spring back to engage the recessed rim. While these spring-loaded extractors are found on even inexpensive models, they are not as strong as solid extractors, which increases

5644-576: The installation regardless of whether the member had a state permit to carry, and requiring servicemembers to have a gun safe or similar container to secure firearms when not in use. A provision was included in the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011 that limited commanders' authority to impose restrictions on the possession and use of personally-owned firearms by service members who reside off-base. Concealed carry policies on Native American reservations are covered by

5727-399: The lack of a rim on the auto pistol cartridges). There is a range of aftermarket accessories available for the snubnosed revolvers, including grips, speedloaders , and holsters. There are also hammer shrouds and hammer shroud grips (Bianchi Lightning Grip) that convert standard exposed hammer revolvers to "bodyguard" models. The Pocket-Safe Hammer Shroud is a pop-on plastic device that covers

5810-451: The late 1990s, many Southern states were either "No-Issue" or "Restrictive May-Issue". Since then, these states have largely enacted "Shall-Issue" licensing laws, with more than half of the states legalizing " constitutional carry " (unrestricted concealed carry) and the remaining "May-issue" licensing laws being abolished in 2022 by the U.S. Supreme Court. Historically, some states were considered "may-issue" jurisdictions where an applicant

5893-455: The mechanism is focused upon the small contact area of the latch, and the breech is difficult to seal properly once the latch wears. In some firearms such as Thompson/Center guns, the latch is a removable part that can be replaced when worn. Designs without a replaceable latch may be fixed by building up the worn part with a welder , then filing it back into shape. Break-open actions are also not as inherently strong as other action types, such as

5976-407: The mid-1920s when he modified a .38 Special Colt Police Positive Special revolver, whose shortest available barrel length at the time was four inches. He later modified two .45 caliber Colt New Service revolvers in the same manner, and was known to carry the pair in his front pockets. The FitzGerald Special was the precursor of the modern snubnosed revolver and specifically was the prototype for

6059-623: The near future. The Federal Gun-Free School Zones Act limits where an unlicensed person may carry; carry of a weapon, openly or concealed, within 1,000 feet (300 m) of a school zone is prohibited, with exceptions granted in the federal law to holders of valid state-issued weapons permits (state laws may reassert the illegality of school zone carry by license holders), and under LEOSA to current and honorably retired law enforcement officers (regardless of permit, usually overriding state law). When in contact with an officer, some states require individuals to inform that officer that they are carrying

6142-407: The tribal laws for each reservation, which vary widely from "No-Issue" to "Shall-Issue" and "Unrestricted" either in law or in practice. Some Native American tribes recognize concealed carry permits for the state(s) in which the reservation is located, while others do not. For reservations that do not recognize state-issued concealed carry permits, some completely ban concealed carry, while others offer

6225-465: The trigger. After firing the rounds, the break action is unlatched and the barrel and forearm are allowed to fall forward. This causes an extractor catch to remove the spent shells so that they fall to the ground, leaving the weapon ready for reloading. The tip-up was the first revolver designed for use with metallic cartridges in the Smith & Wesson Model 1 , on which the barrel pivoted upwards, hinged on

6308-496: The weapon for the purpose of demonstrating safety and proficiency, may be required. During range instruction, applicants would typically learn and demonstrate safe handling and operation of a firearm and accurate shooting from common self-defense distances. Some states require a certain proficiency to receive a passing grade, whereas other states (e.g., Florida) technically require only a single shot to be fired to demonstrate handgun handling proficiency. Top-break Break action

6391-545: The weapon in a holster or a pocket. The Bulldog is a solid-framed traditional double-action revolver, the cylinder is opened by pushing a release slide on the left of the gun, or in the original model by pulling the ejector rod. It features a concave sight . Its trigger pull, in both single and double-action modes, is quite light. The Police Undercover model comes in .357 Magnum , while the Pittbull models come in .45 ACP , .40 S&W , and 9×19mm Luger . Charter Arms also makes

6474-590: Was basically the Model 36 design with an aluminum frame and cylinder. The aluminum cylinders proved to be problematic and were abandoned in favor of a steel cylinder. Smith & Wesson also introduced the J-frame Smith & Wesson Centennial (hammerless) models and Smith & Wesson Bodyguard (shrouded hammer) models. In the 1990s, S&W introduced 9mm Parabellum and .357 Magnum models. They also introduced new models using high-strength, lightweight metal alloys such as titanium and scandium . The Colt Cobra

6557-456: Was considered acceptable; concealed carry was denounced as the practice of criminals.) By 1859, Indiana, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, and Ohio had followed suit. By the end of the nineteenth century, similar laws were passed in places such as Texas, Florida, and Oklahoma, which protected some gun rights in their state constitutions. Before the mid-1900s, most U.S. states had passed concealed carry laws rather than banning weapons completely. Until

6640-475: Was favorably received. A vote was held to name the new revolver, and the name "Chiefs Special" won. A 3 in (76 mm) barreled version design went into production immediately, due to high demand. It was available in either a blued or nickel-plated finish. It was produced as the "Chiefs Special" until 1957 when it then became the Model 36. In 1951, Smith & Wesson introduced the Airweight Model 37, which

6723-611: Was inconclusive evidence for the effect of shall-issue laws on all individual types of violent crime. A 2004 literature review by the National Academy of Sciences concluded that there is no link between the existence of laws that allow concealed carry and crime rates. The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees the right to "keep and bear arms". Concealed weapons bans were passed in Kentucky and Louisiana in 1813. (In those days open carry of weapons for self-defense

6806-470: Was patented in France and Britain at the end of December in 1858 by Devisme. A substantial hinge pin joins the two parts of the rifle or shotgun; the stock with its firing mechanism and the fore-piece and barrel, which hold the round to be fired. In some cases the hinging pin may be easily removable, allowing the two portions of the weapon to be compactly and safely stored. In other cases the hinge will consist of

6889-480: Was required to provide a proper cause or need to be issued a permit to carry a concealed weapon. However, on June 23, 2022, these laws were found unconstitutional by the U.S. Supreme Court in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen . Regulations differ widely by state, with twenty-seven of the fifty states either currently maintaining a constitutional carry policy or implementing it in

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