Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Dark Truth Behind the Thompson SMG
This is the first and most famous American submachine gun. For over a century, it has been used by gangsters, police, and soldiers—and can still be seen in combat today. You’ve seen it in movies and video games, but you’ve probably never heard its dark history, until now.
Aside from its military use, the Thompson also became a Hollywood icon, appearing in countless war and gangster films. It became a famous collector’s item, and it is still being produced in semi-automatic versions for civilian buyers.
The Dark Truth Behind the Thompson SMG
This is the first and most famous American submachine gun. For over a century, it has been used by gangsters, police, and soldiers—and can still be seen in combat today. You’ve seen it in movies and video games, but you’ve probably never heard its dark history, until now.
Aside from its military use, the Thompson also became a Hollywood icon, appearing in countless war and gangster films. It became a famous collector’s item, and it is still being produced in semi-automatic versions for civilian buyers.
