Thompson Submachine Gun

==Summary==
The Thompson submachine gun is an American submachine gun invented by John T. Thompson in 1918 which became infamous during the Prohibition era, being a signature weapon of various crime syndicates in the United States. It was a common sight in the media of the time, being used by both law enforcement officers and criminals. The Thompson submachine gun was also known informally as the "Tommy Gun", "Annihilator", "Chicago Typewriter", "Chicago Piano", "Chicago Style", "Chicago Organ Grinder", "Trench Broom", "Trench Sweeper", "The Chopper", and simply "The Thompson".
The Thompson was favored by soldiers, criminals, police, FBI, and civilians alike for its large .45 ACP cartridge, accuracy, and high volume of fully automatic fire. It has since gained popularity among civilian collectors for its historical significance. It has considerable significance in popular culture, especially in works about the Prohibition era and World War II, and is among the best-known firearms in history. The original fully automatic Thompsons are no longer produced, but numerous semi-automatic civilian versions are still being manufactured by Auto-Ordnance. These retain a similar appearance to the original models, but they have various modifications in order to comply with US firearm laws.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher with piercing damage
Name: Thompson Submachine Gun, Chicago Typewriter, The Thompson, Tommy Gun, Annihilator and various others
Origin: The Real World
Wielders: Various law enforcement, criminal organizations and citizens of the United States of America, including the United States Military, at least until 1971
Classification: Selective-fire submachine gun
Attack Potency: Street level (.45 ACP rounds are this powerful), higher with piercing damage
Speed: Subsonic+ (285 m/s)
Range: Hundreds of Meters (150 meters)
Weaknesses: Quite heavy and expensive to manufacture compared to most modern assault rifles
Category:Real World
Category:Items
Category:Military Weapons
Category:Guns