It seems like your message got cut off. It mentions Saint Dunstan, who was known for driving the devil away with a pair of blacksmith tongs by trapping his nose. This story is a legend and symbolizes the triumph of good over evil.
to store weapons
nuclear warintimidationpropagandaetc.
make sure nuclear weapons did not proliferate to nations w/o nuclear weapons
Today's weapons are different from those of the Middle Ages for the same reason that we ride in cars instead of carts. Things change.
The base's primary purpose is to support development and testing of experimental aircraft and weapons systems.
To stop the spread of Nuclear Weapons
Many people believe the warts are used as weapons, although it is not known for certain what purpose they serve.
Originally used in fireworks, later used as a propellant for weapons- cannon.
Killing things, or at least attacking them. That is the purpose of all weapons.
Nerf Blasters are not lethal. They are not weapons and are toys instead.
He believed that developing nuclear weapons instead of preparing for conventional war was more cost-efficient.
Weapons are pieces of technology used either for the purpose of inflicting harm on a person or animal, or deployed as a method of preventing further injury or death (such as a taser).