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The Reality of Guns in the Wild West

by Chip Schweiger September 23, 2019

Explore the real story behind guns in the Wild West—beyond Hollywood myths. Learn how firearms shaped cowboy life, why gunfights were rare, and how law and order worked in frontier towns like Tombstone. Discover the true legacy of legendary Western firearms and culture.

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