👉 The Tulsa Weapon, also known as the Tulsa knife or the Tulsa pistol, is a compact handgun that was popular in the 1930s and 1940s, particularly among African American communities. It typically features a.22 caliber capacity and a slide-action mechanism, making it relatively easy to use for those with limited training. The weapon's design includes a distinctive curved stock and a bayonet-style trigger guard, which gave it its name. Despite its simplicity, the Tulsa was effective for self-defense and hunting, and its popularity was partly due to its affordability and availability. However, it has also been associated with violent incidents, most notably the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, where some of its design elements were allegedly used in the brutal attacks on the affluent Greenwood District.
