The Keepers of Gun History: Firearms Symposium at Cody Firearms Museum
This video covers a firearms symposium held at the Cody Firearms Museum, where curators from various prominent institutions like the National Firearms Centre, Springfield Armory, NRA Firearms Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art gathered. The discussion focused on the unique challenges of curating firearms in museums, including navigating political climates, handling unregistered NFA items, researcher access, and the ethics of restoration. The content is highly relevant for researchers who frequent these collections and provides insights into the complexities of preserving and managing historical small arms.










