Shoot 3 iconic World War II firearms!
The M1A1 Carbine was created in 1941. It was originally designed for support troops to give them a weapon more effective than a sidearm but less cumbersome than the main battle rifle, the M1 Garand. Lightweight, accurate, and effective it was quickly adopted by US Marines in the Pacific and Paratroopers in the European theatre. Chambered in .30 Carbine, the above is an original from WWII.
The Thompson submachine gun was created by John T. Thompson in 1919. Too late for WWI, the Thompson became famous, and infamous, during Prohibition. Finally adopted by the US Military in 1938, the iconic Thompson saw broad use in WWII. Pictured here is a semi-automatic reproduction. This model has been faithfully refinished with the period correct treatment and 10-1/2 inch short barrel. Shooting this 12 pound, walnut stock, 45 caliber carbine will take you back in time!
The 1911 was invented by John Moses Browning in 1911. With its novel reciprocating slide, it became the granddaddy of all modern handguns. Quickly adopted by the US Military for The Great War, it saw use throughout the 20th century and is the iconic sidearm of US GIs in WWII. Shown here is a reproduction in a period correct parkerized finish. The 1911 is also chambered in 45 ACP.
The WWII package is a 90-minute session that includes an opportunity to shoot all three of these firearms. The experience begins with an introduction to basic firearm safety, the history of each firearm, and its operation.
