Plot Synopsis

In each 30-minute episode, actor and gun enthusiast Joe Mantegna showcases the history of a single firearm -- from the heart of the design through its use on the range. Using state-of-the-art, high-speed photography, GUN STORIES looks at the operation and performance of each weapon, from classics like the Mauser bolt-action to cutting-edge firearms like the Adaptive Combat Rifle. Plus, historians, shooters, trainers and industry experts place these weapons in their historical and social context.