Gun commercials, for the most part, are a new phenomenon. Firearms and gun accessories manufacturers and retailers have typically relied on print advertisements in such fine publications as Gun Digest the Magazine to get their message out. But the times are changing. With the rise of cable TV and the Internet, gun commercials are becoming more and more common.
With gun commercials in their infancy, there are quite a few that have yet to hit the mark when it comes to thrill factor. But then there are others that are way ahead of the curve. Here are five gun, ammo and accessory commercials that caught our eye and we're pretty sure will catch yours too.
Smith & Wesson kicks it off with this short and compelling spot for its M&P products. The company squeeze a lot into this short video and doesn't have to say a word to convey the versatility and reliability of its firearms.