The Thompson submachine gun invented by General John T. Thompson at the tail end of WW I was designed to give soldiers a one-man, hand-held machine gun for trench warfare. The weapon did not go into production in time for WW I but did gain notoriety during the Prohibition era. Thompson submachine guns were used extensively by both law enforcement officers and criminals alike. During this time the weapon earned several nicknames including "Tommy Gun", "Chopper", and "Chicago Typewriter". In 1938 the Thompson was adopted by the U.S. military for use during WW II. Thompsons were used extensively by Allied forces in both the Pacific and European theaters. Although the weapon was seen by many as overly heavy, its rugged designed and firepower made it highly popular with troops.
All airsoft guns are sold with a permanent blaze orange tip of at least 6mm (1/4inch) . Removal of this blaze orange tip for sale or transportation is a federal offense in the United States
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