Antique Gun and Knife Show
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Ban on Import of 7.62×39 Ammo
Feb 2, 1994 Ban on Import of 7.62x39 Ammo In a NutShell Someone made a pistol that shot 7.62x39mm ammo, and therefore steel core 7.62x39 " pistol" ammo was now banned from import ATF sent out a memo that the … Continue reading
Great American Outdoor Show 2019
The Great American Outdoor Show is a nine day event celebrating hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions that are treasured by millions of Americans and their families. The show features over 1,000 exhibitors ranging from shooting manufacturers to outfitters to fishing … Continue reading
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Hudson Maxim (74) Born
Hudson Maxim (74) Born
Hudson Maxim(February 3, 1853 – May 6, 1927) Invented Smokeless Gun Powder (in the USA) in 1890 *Brother of the Machine Gun Inventor **Uncle of the Suppressor Inventor ***No left hand (he blew it off inventing explosives) #SmokelessPowder #GunPowder #Maxim … Continue reading
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USO founded – 1941
United Service Organizations or USO founded in 1941 Feb 4, 1941 United Service Organizations Inc. is a nonprofit-charitable corporation that provides live entertainment, such as comedians, actors and musicians, social facilities, and other programs to members of the United States … Continue reading
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Sir Hiram Maxim (76) Born
Sir Hiram Maxim (76) Born
Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim(Feb 5, 1840 – Nov 24, 1916) Invented the Maxim Gun In 1883: the first recoil-operated machine gun * Father of Suppressor Inventor ** Brother of Smokeless Gun Powder Inventor #Maxim #MachineGun #1stMachineGun https://www.instagram.com/p/BQGdFacjuZm/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Sergei Mosin, Died at 52 (1902)
Sergei Ivanovich Mosin Серге́й Ива́нович Мо́син April (2 or 14), 1849 - Feb 8, 1902 (52) Mosin was a weapons designer at Tula who collaborated with Nagant to design the Mosin Nagant rifle #MosinNagant #RussianGuns https://www.instagram.com/p/Be8xG7bnCuf/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Freedom Expo
VIP Meet & Greet Reception (paid ticket required) 9:00AM - 10:00AM Come hear nationally known leaders discuss how you can protect your right to: http://gunchannels.com/event/257/freedom-expo Keep and bear arms. Know the laws for the State of Florida and concealed carry … Continue reading
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National Salute to Veteran Patients
The purpose of the National Salute to Veteran Patients Program is to: pay tribute and express appreciation to Veterans; increase community awareness of the role of the VA medical center; encourage citizens to visit hospitalized Veterans and to become involved … Continue reading
600 Miles – Movie Release (2016)
600 Miles – Movie Release (2016)
Yea, I (technically) share a scene on the big screen with #TimRoth in the movie '600 Miles'.... And yeah I watched it today for the first time in the theater, sitting next to a guy who spoke a line of dialog in … Continue reading
Laser Gun aboard a 747 Jumbo Jet (2010)
Laser Gun aboard a 747 Jumbo Jet (2010)
Feb 11, 2010The US military used a laser gun aboard a Boeing 747 jumbo jet to shoot down a missile near Point Mugu, Ventura County, Ca. The airborne laser program began in 1996 and has cost billion of dollars. #GunChannels … Continue reading
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Elmer Keith – Died
Elmer Keith – Died Elmer Keith – March 8, 1899 – February 14, 1984 (85) – During World War II, was an inspector at the Ogden, Utah Arsenal – Rifles that he inspected are cartouche stamped with the initials “OGEK” in … Continue reading
Western Hunting & Conservation Expo
February 14-17, 2019 Salt Palace Convention Center Salt Lake City the very best in North American wildlife conservation and hunting expositions with a joint national convention between two major North American wildlife conservation organizations – Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife … Continue reading
1911 Patented Today (1911)
1911 Patented Today (1911)
1911 was patented on Feb 14, 1911 The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911, when it was designated Model of 1911, later changed to Model 1911, in 1917, and then M1911, in the mid-1920s. The … Continue reading
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Dick Casull – Born
Richard J. "Dick" Casull February 15, 1931 – May 6, 2018 Gunsmith and Wildcat Cartridge Developer Creator of the .454 Casull cartridge & More.. 1957 - .454 Casull cartridge 1966 - Casull Model 290 - 290-round detachable pan magazine - MSRP $1060 !! - … Continue reading
Maxwell Atchisson – Died (73)
Feb 17, 1930 - Feb 15, 2003 Maxwell G. Atchisson - (73) AA12 (Atchisson Assault 12), Lightning Link, 1972 - .22 caliber conversion kit for the AR-15 granted twenty-four patents ne Gun
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John Cantius Garand (Died)
John Cantius Garand Jan 1, 1888 – Feb 16, 1974 (86) Canada / USA 1928 M1 Garand One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military
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Maxwell Atchisson – Born
Feb 17, 1930 - Feb 15, 2003 Maxwell G. Atchisson - (73) AA12 (Atchisson Assault 12), Lightning Link, 1972 - .22 caliber conversion kit for the AR-15 granted twenty-four patents ne Gun
1911 patent filed (1910)
1911 patent filed (1910)
Feb. 17, 1910 Browning files the patent for the 1911 It would serve as the official United States military sidearm for almost 75 years. https://www.instagram.com/p/BB5J-1HKhTl/?taken-by=gunwebsites #GunChannels #1911 https://www.instagram.com/p/BQtCkY4AS9W/?taken-by=gunwebsites https://www.instagram.com/p/BQtCtPYAAqh/?taken-by=gunwebsites
Hiram Percy Maxim (66) Died
Hiram Percy Maxim (66) Died
Hiram Percy MaximSept 2, 1869 - Feb 17, 1936 age 66 * He was the son of Sir Hiram Stevens Maxim, inventor of the Maxim Machine gun Hiram Percy Maxim patented a suppressor for firearms in 1908 Also invented a … Continue reading
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Tiahrt Amendment (2003)
February 20, 2003 proposed by Todd Tiahrt (R-Kan.) prohibited the ATF from publicly releasing data showing where criminals purchased their firearms only law enforcement officers or prosecutors
Yevgeny Dragunov – Born
Yevgeny Dragunov – Born
Yevgeny Fyodorovich Dragunov (71)(Евге́ний Фёдорович Драгуно́в) Born Feb 20, 1920 – Aug 4, 1991 1939 - Began military service 1959 - Dragunov submitted his design for the SVD 1963 - SVD accepted into Soviet military service https://www.instagram.com/p/BXaVLjOgRY7/?taken-by=gunwebsites Yevgeny Dragunov (71)
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Eugene Reising (Died)
Eugene Reising Nov 26, 1884 – Feb 21, 1967 USA M50 Reising 1938 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military more than 60 firearm patents Worked with: Harrington & Richardson Mossberg & Sons … Continue reading
Robin Moore (82) Died
Robin Moore (82) Died
Robert Lowell "Robin" Moore, Jr.(October 31, 1925 – February 21, 2008) an American writer who is most known for his books The Green Berets The French Connection A True Account of Cops, Narcotics, and International Conspiracy The Happy Hooker: My Own Story … Continue reading
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Ludwig Vorgrimler – Died (71)
Ludwig Vorgrimler September 7, 1912 – February 23, 1983 (71) German Firearm Inventor 1950 - CETME
.223 Day
.223 Day
oday is the day we give attention to our beloved #GopherRoundFebruary 23rd Feb 23 2/23 .223 #ammo #AR15 #AmmoCollecting #Bullets #Feb23rd #Happy223Day #556x45#556 #NotMyRifleBullet Bonus #TacticalQuiz can you ID whats in this photo? https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ3OhdrAo4h/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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James Paris Lee – Died (72)
James Paris Lee - (72) August 9, 1831 – February 24, 1904 Inventor invented action and magazine used in Lee–Metford and Lee–Enfield 1843 - built his first gun at the age of 12 1861 - Developed a breech loading cartridge conversion … Continue reading
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Samuel Colt’s 1st Revolving Firearm – Patented
Feb 25, 1836 Samuel Colt’s 1st Revolving Firearm - Patented
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Richard Gatling (85) Died
Richard Gatling (85) Died
Richard Gatling(Sep 12, 1818 - Feb 26, 1903) Gatling gun was named after him #GatlingGun #GunWebsites https://www.instagram.com/p/BQ_RjZkgdtD/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Browning BAR Demonstrated to U.S. Army
Browning BAR adopted by U.S. Army Feb 27, 1917 Adopted by the U.S. Army as the "Model 1918" - or M1918. “On May 1, 1917, the Secretary of War convened an ordnance panel to test and recommend for adoption a light machine gun … Continue reading
England’s Handgun Ban (1997)
England’s Handgun Ban (1997)
Feb. 27, 1997 Never here https://www.instagram.com/p/zm2js7KhTU/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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William Fairbairn – Born
William E. Fairbairn February 28, 1885 – June 20, 1960 1901 - British Royal Marine Police Officer 1907 - Shanghai Police during the interwar period 1941 - Trained allied special forces during World War II Received the U.S. Legion of Merit (Officer grade) at … Continue reading
Waco Siege (1993)
Waco Siege February 28 and April 19, 1993 The raid & 51 day siege of a compound of the Branch Davidians, carried out by Federal and Texas State Law Enforcement and U.S. military 4 ATF agents killed, 16 wounded. 6 Branch Davidians killed on February … Continue reading
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (1994)
Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act (1994)
Feb 28, 1994 Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act Brady Law, imposing a wait-period to buy a hand-gun, went into effect. It amended the #1968GCA and imposed a 5-day waiting period for handgun purchases (now gone) Required a new National Instant Criminal Background Check … Continue reading
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Luger P08 Patented (1904)
Luger P08 Patented (1904)
Luger P08 (Parabellum)9mm pistol Patented on March 1st, 1904 By Georg Johann Luger He was also the designer of the Luger pistol and the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. #GunHistory #Luger #P08 #LugerLife #9mm https://www.instagram.com/p/BRT51dygHt-/?taken-by=gunwebsites