Follow HISTORY and Top Shot


Featured Videos, Photos & Interactives

  • Anatomy of a Shot: Rifle Shootout
    Anatomy of a Shot: Rifle Shootout

    Video Clip (4:45)

    The four remaining contestants go head to head with a lever action .38 to determine who will be going to the final challenge.

    Video Clip (4:45)

  • Weapons Rundown: M1919 Machine Gun
    Weapons Rundown: M1919 Machine Gun

    Video Clip (2:30)

    Nicknamed the "tank gun," the Browning M1919 machine gun is a general-purpose machine gun effective in many different situations.

    Video Clip (2:30)

  • Anatomy of a Shot: SWAT Throwdown
    Anatomy of a Shot: SWAT Throwdown

    Video Clip (4:48)

    The remaining contestants face a SWAT assault simulation. Who will be the fastest?

    Video Clip (4:48)

  • Weapons Rundown: Accuracy International AX338
    Weapons Rundown: Accuracy International AX338

    Video Clip (2:24)

    Based on the rifle credited with the longest sniper kill in history, the Accuracy International AX338 is the sniper rifle of choice for U.S. and NATO special forces.

    Video Clip (2:24)

  • Anatomy of a Shot: Have Machine Gun, Will Travel
    Anatomy of a Shot: Have Machine Gun, Will Travel

    Video Clip (4:19)

    Using an M1919 mounted to a half-track truck, the contestants need to take out as many targets as they can before running out of ammo or time.

    Video Clip (4:19)

  • Weapons Rundown: FN Five-Seven
    Weapons Rundown: FN Five-Seven

    Video Clip (2:32)

    Hailed as one of the most versatile weapons, the FN Five-seven is a pistol favored by special forces and law enforcement everywhere.

    Video Clip (2:32)

Featured Articles

  • Top Shot Casting

    Think you have what it takes to be on Top Shot?

    Read more
  • Meet the Host

    Meet the Host

    Top Shot is hosted by actor, adventurer and athlete Colby Donaldson, a born competitor whose experience as a contestant on Survivor brings a unique perspective to HISTORY's first elimination series.

    Read more
  • History's Top Shots

    History's Top Shots

    From Annie Oakley to Robin Hood, whether they wielded a bow and arrow or a firearm, these sharpshooters made history with their eagle eye and steady aim.

    Read more

Related Topics

  • Civil War Technology

    Civil War Technology

    The Civil War is often referred to as the first "modern" war. Many of the technologies devised during that period permanently changed the way wars were fought.

  • Samuel Colt

    Samuel Colt

    The Colt "revolver" was the first reliable repeating firearm and the first gun to incorporate interchangeable parts.

Other Shows You Might Like

  • Top Gear

    Top Gear

    The series tracks the colorful history of the automobile and celebrates the art of driving, featuring super-cars, extreme stunts and challenges, car reviews and celebrity interviews.

  • American Pickers

    American Pickers

    Travel along with the American Pickers as they scour the country's junkyards, barns and basements for hidden gems.

Shop HISTORY

See More