Apr 4, 2024 · The police in 1929 dubbed their special range “Hogan’s Alley,” site of such matches as the Thompson Sub-Machine Gun Course, where shots were fired from a moving vehicle; …

The Thompson Submachine gun had it’s first public demonstration in August 1920 at the National Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio. Everyone who witnessed the gun in action was amazed at it’s …

The Marine Corps Western Team posted a 1123-35x score at the National Pistol Matches at Camp Perry, Ohio, last week to take third place in the National Trophy Pistol Team Match, but …

Mar 20, 2024 · In addition to his job as an Auto-Ordnance salesman, Edward Richardson also accepted the position of instructor at a submachine gun school held at Camp Perry, Ohio, as …

This article reveals their crucial role in generating interest in their device and energetic advocacy for oficial adoption of the Thompson submachine gun. Drawing support from other oficers in …

Nov 7, 2009 · Yes, this is an interesting article. I had not heard or read that developmental models were taken to Camp Perry until I saw this article some months back. Of even greater interest is …

Jul 6, 2014 · With this knowledge in hand, Thompson was instrumental in developing the .45 caliber rimless cartridge, later adopted for use in the Colt Model 1911 pistol designed by John …

Jan 21, 2010 · This Thompson submachine gun belonged to Lt. Col James H. Dill. Lt. Col. Dill was written up for and awarded the Bronze Star Medal by Colonel Lewis “Chesty” Puller First …

Apr 30, 2022 · I recently picked up an old U.S. Army Photo showing the Thompson at Camp Perry. The photo is stamped with a date of Sep 11, 1931. I found it very interesting and …

Apr 18, 2014 · One of my WWII Thompson scorecards had the answer. Qualifications: Expert: 80 Marksman 1st Class: 70 Marksman 2nd Class: 60 A Phase: 10 rounds, single shot (5 targets) …