When the Thompson submachine gun was first marketed to civilian consumers in the 1920s, which retail strategy did Auto-Ordnance Corporation primarily use to promote this military weapon to the public?

The Thompson submachine gun (or 'Tommy Gun') has become one of the most recognizable firearms in military history, featuring prominently in both world wars and beyond. Its distinctive design and cultural impact have made it an enduring symbol in military collections and popular media. This poll tests your knowledge about the marketing and consumer history behind this legendary weapon and how it transitioned from military use to civilian markets and back again.

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Mail-order catalogs advertising it as the 'Anti-Bandit Gun' for home and business defense
Department store demonstrations marketing it as a 'sporting arm' for wealthy hunters and collectors
Police equipment trade shows promoting it exclusively to law enforcement agencies
Television advertising campaigns featuring celebrity endorsements from war heroes