Can You Answer 12 Questions About Guns?

Do you think you know all there is to know about guns? Take these 12 questions and find out if you truly are a gun aficionado!
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What year was the use of a gun first recorded?
1767
1364
1692

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What is a flintlock gun?
A gun fired by a spark from a flint
A gun that has a locking mechanism
A gun fired by the pressure of a flint lock

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True or false: Dueling pistols were often lavishly decorated with ivory and engravings in preparation for duels in the 1750s.
True
False

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What inventor developed the first mass produced multi-shot revolving firearm?
Samuel Colt
John Winchester
Frederick Remington

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True or false: Guns known as fowling pieces were specifically crafted for the insanely wealthy to specifically hunt birds.
True
False

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What was the first war in which muzzle loaded guns were used?
Crimean War
Civil War
World War I

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What year was the Gatling Gun invented?
1861
1865
1862

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Which gun became known as the "gun that won the west?"
Winchester
Colt
Spencer

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Who is credited with inventing the first automatic pistol?
Evelyn Owen
Joseph Laumann
John Garand

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What type of gun was primarily used by troops in WWII?
M1 Garand
Tommy Gun
Springfield

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What company designed the .22 revolver?
Winchester
Smith and Wesson
Remington

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What is the nickname for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun?
Tommy Gun
Grease Gun
Mach II
You are gun grand! While you may not have the most extensive knowledge on guns and their storied history, you have a good foundation. Study up on the history of the world's most imposing weapon and try again soon!

C+, Gun Grand

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You are gun great! It is clear that you are fairly well versed on guns and their history. You not only know about gun inventors, early rifles, and modern weapons; but you know your dates as well. Great job!

B+, Gun Great

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You are a gun genius! Whether you are for or against gun control. you are a true gun genius. You are extremely knowledgeable on the history of guns and their inventors. Keep up the good work!

A+, Gun Genius

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1
What year was the use of a gun first recorded?
1767
1364
1692
2
What is a flintlock gun?
A gun fired by a spark from a flint
A gun that has a locking mechanism
A gun fired by the pressure of a flint lock
3
True or false: Dueling pistols were often lavishly decorated with ivory and engravings in preparation for duels in the 1750s.
True
False
4
What inventor developed the first mass produced multi-shot revolving firearm?
Samuel Colt
John Winchester
Frederick Remington
5
True or false: Guns known as fowling pieces were specifically crafted for the insanely wealthy to specifically hunt birds.
True
False
6
What was the first war in which muzzle loaded guns were used?
Crimean War
Civil War
World War I
7
What year was the Gatling Gun invented?
1861
1865
1862
8
Which gun became known as the "gun that won the west?"
Winchester
Colt
Spencer
9
Who is credited with inventing the first automatic pistol?
Evelyn Owen
Joseph Laumann
John Garand
10
What type of gun was primarily used by troops in WWII?
M1 Garand
Tommy Gun
Springfield
11
What company designed the .22 revolver?
Winchester
Smith and Wesson
Remington
12
What is the nickname for the Thompson Sub Machine Gun?
Tommy Gun
Grease Gun
Mach II