Medieval Mayhem
A thrusting weapon that primarily saw use in the Renaissance era of history.
A) Saber
B) Rapier
C) Claymore
D) Rhompaia
B) Rapier
Many revolvers of the Wild West held this many rounds in their cylinder.
A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 8
C) 8
A) VX gas
B) Neon gas
C) Mustard gas
D) Kardix gas
C) Mustard gas
A Russian made, semi-automatic pistol that was the name of one of the villains in Call of Duty.
A) Yuri
B) Ivanokov
C) Makorov
D) Dragonov
C) Makorov
Which of these traits is NOT present in a traditional Japanese katana?
A) Curved blade
B) Folded steel creation
C) Pommel and crossguard
D) Wrapped grip
C) Pommel and crossguard
Replicated in the modern day as pattern-welded steel, true examples of this metal carry a legendary status in blade forging.
A) Damascus Steel
B) Vatican Steel
C) Thamaskene Steel
D) Valyrian Steel
A) Damascus Steel
Though not often seen in modern firearms, this form of chambering a round in a rifle was first popularized in the Wild West.
A) Bolt Action
B) Matchlock
C) Chamber Rise
D) Lever Action
D) Lever Action
This legendary handgun made its name in the hands of U.S. soldiers in WW1.
A) Desert Eagle
B) M1911
C) Beretta
D) Derringer 38
B) M1911
Which of these firearms is chambered in .50 BMG?
A) PTRD41
B) M10SASS
C) QBZ-95
D) Barrett 82A1
D) Barrett 82A1
A) Flechette
B) Iron hail
C) Thorns
D) Nails
A) Flechette
Which of these is not a form of reloading mechanism for a crossbow?
A) Hand
B) Windlass
C) Dogwheel
D) Lever
C) Dogwheel
A method of firing a single action revolver quickly.
A) Chambering
B) Fan the hammer
C) Cycling
D) Rock the rifle
B) Fan the hammer
The Red Baron was a German ace pilot credited with how many confirmed aerial victories?
A) 40
B) 62
C) 80
D) 96
C) 80
A famous submachine gun that’s been seen in countless video games and movies, this 9mm firearm is known for its unique reloading process in which the user slaps the charging handle, known as the “HK slap”.
A) Uzi
B) Heckler and Koch MP5
C) Tec-9
D) Skorpion
B) Heckler and Koch MP5
This is one of the sharpest blades ever used in war, so fine that even using it for only a few strikes can shatter it.
A) Jian
B) Khopesh
C) Katana
D) Macuahuitl
D) Macuahuitl
This weapon saw heavy use by the English at the Battle of Agincourt, which saw hundreds of knights slain in a single battle.
A) Longbow
B) Halberd
C) Morningstar
D) Pollaxe
A) Longbow
Known as “The workhorse of the west” and the “Peacemaker”, this firearm is synonymous with the Wild West.
A) Scottfield Model 3
B) Colt Single Action Army
C) Taurus Raging Bull
D) Winchester Magnum
B) Colt Single Action Army
Rifle grenades were first used in WW1. How were these commonly fired?
A) A blank round shot pressure into the end of a grenade mounted on the barrel
B) A special made round fired from the gun that burst upon impact
C) A separate firearm mounted on the underside of the main weapon
D) German engineering
A) A blank round shot pressure into the end of a grenade mounted on the barrel
The most commonly made firearm in history, the AK47 has seen action on countless conflicts. About many of these firearms have been made, to date?
A) 1,000,000
B) 1,500,000
C) 2,000,000
D) 4,000,000
B) 1,500,000
Double Jeopardy:
The .50 BMG is considered one of the largest calibers in use, but there are numerous larger calibers. Name one.
.505/530 Woodleigh, .505 Gibbs, any Nitro Express, .510 Whisper, .55–100 Maynard, any Spencer Rimfire, 14.5mm JDJ, .577 Tyrannosaurus
.577 Snider, .58 Miller Allin Rimfire
.58 Carbine, .58 US Musket, .585 Nyati, .585 Hubel Express, 600/577 JDJ, .70–150 Winchester, .700 Hubel Express, .700 JDJ, .729 Johgmans, .950 JDJ…
This weapon was used to help javelin and spear throwers hurl their weapons further and faster. What was this weapon?
A) Atlatl
B) Jute Lever
C) Riten
D) Tsuba
A) Atlatl
Famous criminal “Billy the Kid” used a revolver from an unexpected country. Which country did his firearm hail from?
A) Ireland
B) China
C) Russia
D) Australia
C) Russia
The German Volk Sturmgewehr is a rifle only deployed in niche situations. What does Volk Sturmgewehr mean?
A) Explosive automatic rifle
B) Sniper rifle
C) Suppressive assault rifle
D) People’s rifle
D) People’s rifle
The first bullpup firearm ever adopted by a standing army was brought into service briefly in 1951. What was this firearm?
A) EM-2
B) L86A1
C) Famas
D) VH-2
A) EM-2
Bore size is the width of the barrel of a firearm. For example, a .50BMG is a 50/100 inch. What bore is the current largest, shoulder-fired weapon?
A) .70
B) .90
C) 1.8
D) 4.0
D) 4.0