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Review:
Delving into the amazing history of firearms, the NRA National Firearms Museum in Fairfax is home to an astonishing collection of more than 3,000 firearms, spanning almost 700 years. The collection is spread over 15 galleries, each of which is designed to represent a particular period in American history. There are several life-size dioramas which represent a rifle-makers shop, a WWI trench and a shelled town from Normandy, circa WWII. There is also a special exhibit which features the actual firearms used in various movies and TV shows. As you make your way through this unique museum you will learn about how firearms have historically been used to secure freedom and liberty.
NRA National Firearms Museum, 11250 Waples Mill Rd, Fairfax, VA 22030 703 267 1600
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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