Big Picture: To Keep and Bear Arms

Department of Defense
Department of the Army
Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations
U.S. Army Audiovisual Center
National Archives and Records Administration
(ca. 1974 - 05/15/1984)

ARC Identifier 2569792 / Local Identifier 111-TV-557

Big Picture: To Keep and Bear Arms

Produced by the Army Pictorial Center
Presented by the Department of the United States Army and the National Rifle Association

Since the discovery of America by Columbus, the rifle has played a significant role in helping our great country fight for and maintain its freedom. This week's issue of THE BIG PICTURE, narrated by Craig Stevens of "Peter Gunn" fame, offers a moving insight into the history of the rifle and the part it has played in our nation's development.

The video focuses on the benefits of safety procedures & training above gun control.