The Lethal Handheld Cannons

 

Well there were bow and arrows, but they weren't accurate enough. Then came crossbows. This solved the problem of accuracy, and also increased damage. But, again people wanted a ranged weapon that could kill with one shot. 


The first device identified as a gun, a bamboo tube that used gunpowder to fire a spear, appeared in China around AD 1000. The Chinese had previously invented gunpowder in the 9th century. They named it 火槍 (musket), but it is now known as Fire Lances.


It all started around 850 C.E., when Chinese alchemists accidentally created gunpowder while trying to develop a "fountain of youth" potion (like why????). The resulting powder, called huo yao, was a blend of charcoal, saltpeter and sulfur. They quickly learned the powder could be used in warfare. 


The first battles actually to be decided by firearms were fought between French and Spanish troops on Italian soil early in the 16th century; these included Cerignola (1503), Marignano (1515), Bicocca (1522), and, above all, Pavia (1525). 


The Chinese are not included here because both sides were not using the Fire Lances.


It's time to shoot our opinions.


Guns were brutal and lethal. Because they are so dangerous, only trained operators can even touch a firearm. We are very thankful for that because there are people who would pull the trigger at anybody who dares to be rebellious to his/her orders (looking at you entitled people).


We hope we never have the need for anything as dangerous as guns ever again.


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