A Swarm of Angry Bees: The American 180 .22LR Submachine Gun
This video explores the American 180, a .22LR submachine gun known for its high rate of fire (1200-1500 RPM) and large capacity drum magazines (177-275 rounds). Originally developed for law enforcement due to the .22LR's low overpenetration risk and controllability, the firearm saw limited adoption. The description highlights its recreational appeal and notes that production ceased in 1986 with the ban on new civilian machine gun manufacturing. It also mentions a documented 1974 police shooting involving the weapon.














