In the north-east of the United States, New Hampshire is the beating heart of gun manufacturing in the country: since 2015, this is where most firearms have been produced. The small state - whose moto is "Live Free or Die' - has a history of small government and strong individual liberties, making it a hospitable place for the gun industry. Two of the industry's giants, Sig Sauer and Ruger, manufactured 1.7 million guns there in 2020 alone. But smaller manufacturers like Allen Farris or Tony Hook are also thriving in this environment, while firearms are reaching record high sales. IMAGES AND SOUNDBITES ARRANGED IN SEQUENCES