Firearms

During 850 A.D. China invented gunpowder. No knows how gunpowder got to Europe. Some say that European made their own and others say that the Chinese brought it with them when trading. Between the 1600's and 1700's a man by the name of William Congreve used rockets for war. Around 1620's the Flintlock was made from a France inventor named Marin le Bourgeoys. With the birth of this firearm, every country wanted to make their own weapons.

The firearm was used during the renaissance for hunting, and mostly for war. It change the military's tactics. Long bowman could shoot 12 arrows a minute but with a gun it could kill a large mass a people with one shot.

Through the years, firearms have change over time. Firearms have got bigger and better with shooting . They are more actuate while shooting at your target. instead of having to take tome to reload your gun every time you shot your gun. People have created automatic guns and more bullets.

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