Arizona Constitutional Carry goes into effect July 29, 2010 Adopted in April, Constitutional Carry wet into effect state wide 2020 - 10 years later, Arizona has inspired many other states zo
The Chaplain Corps is one of the oldest and smallest branches of the Army. Army Chaplain Corps dates to July 29, 1775, the Continental Congress authorized one chaplain for each regiment of the Continental regiments commissioned Army officers serving as military … Continue reading →
July 29th - August 1st, 2020 Bellevue, WA, United States Triggrcon is a 3 day event in Bellevue, Washington. It will include a range day and industry hours open to media and industry attendees and the final 2 days for … Continue reading →
August 1, 1947 "Air Force Birthday is September 18th" Air Force Day was established on August 1, 1947, by President Truman "in recognition of the personnel of the victorious Army Air Forces and all those who have developed and maintained … Continue reading →
McMinn County War a rebellion of citizens including World War II veterans in Athens and Etowah, Tennessee, United States, against the local government in August 1946
Aug. 1, 1917Application for patent filed on the Browning Automatic Rifle. The B.A.R. first saw combat in 1918. #BAR #BrowningAutomaticRifle #Browning https://www.instagram.com/p/BXQgBKjgUIQ/?taken-by=gunwebsites
Aug 1, 2013 Alabama is a traditional open carry state most adults may openly carry a firearm without a permit prohibition against carrying openly in a vehicle without a permit.
Wild Bill Hickock is killed May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876 during a poker game. He was holding a "Dead Man's Hand", two pair, Aces & 8's – Illustrated by Andy Thomas –
Wild Bill Hickock is killed May 27, 1837 – August 2, 1876 during a poker game. He was holding a "Dead Man's Hand", two pair, Aces & 8's – Illustrated by Andy Thomas –
its founding to Aug. 4, 1790, when the first Congress authorized the construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue. Responsibilities added over the years included humanitarian duties such … Continue reading →
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 https://www.instagram.com/p/BIsP5MtgYXa/?taken-by=gunwebsites
North Carolina lifted restrictions on suppressors for hunting Aug 6, 2015 North Carolina became the 14th state to stop prohibiting Suppressors for Hunting
National Purple Heart Day honors the men and women who have been wounded or killed in military service. The holiday was first observed in 2014, is considered an unofficial observance meaning that businesses, government offices etc. do not close on this … Continue reading →
Join BLADE magazine for the world’s largest knife show and ultimate blade shopping experience! At the 2020 BLADE Show, you’ll find exhibitors large and small—from the big names to artisan bladesmiths, with an astounding variety of knives for sale. RESCHEDULED … Continue reading →
Aug 8, 1854 Smith and Wesson patented metal bullet cartridges for their revolver - first practical revolver with self-contained ammunition https://www.instagram.com/p/BXj2vfeAlUu/?taken-by=gunwebsites
1969 Francis Bannerman VI (1851-1918) 1900 Francis Bannerman purchased Pollepel Island - 6.5-acre island in the Hudson River - 50 miles north of New York City 1967 the family sold Bannerman island to New York State - surplus warehouse was abandoned 1969 … Continue reading →
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 →
9th Annual LAID Free Women's Shoot Event Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Our goal is to train one thousand (1,000) women how to safely operate a semi-automatic 9mm handgun - in one day ... Registrants will have several different time slots … Continue reading →
Melvin M. Johnson Jr Aug 9, 1909 – Jan 9, 1965 USA M1941 Johnson rifle 1935 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military Marine Corps Reserve in 1933 as a Second Lieutenant completed … Continue reading →
Aug 10, 1789 The United States Department of Defense is an executive branch department of the federal government charged with coordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government concerned directly with national security and the United States Armed … Continue reading →
Happy Red Dawn Day Aug 10th 1984 The best movie ever made was released.. Are you watching Red Dawn today? #RedDawn #Wolverines #TheChairIsAgainstTheWall #JohnHasALongMustache #AllThatAngerWillBurnYouUp #AvengeMe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwWlxTFOySs&t=4s https://www.instagram.com/p/BI7cdPBAzML/?taken-by=gunwebsites
Harlon Carter - Born Harlon Carter Posted on August 10, 1913 (August 10, 1913 – November 19, 1991) – 1951 joined the National Board of the NRA – 1965-1967 served as NRA president from – 1975-1976 served as director of the NRA’s lobbying … Continue reading →
Aug 11, 1965 – Aug 16, 1965 the Watts Rebellion, took place in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles from August 11 to 16, 1965. 34 Deaths 1,032 Injuries 3,438 Arrested $40 million in property damage 4,000 members of the California … Continue reading →
Eliphalet Remington Oct 28, 1793 – Aug 12, 1861 USA 1840 formed E. Remington and Sons hand-made a flintlock rifle using a firing mechanism bought from a gunsmith
Annie Oakley born Phoebe Ann Mosey August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926 "Miss Annie Oakley", "Little Sure Shot", "Little Miss Sure Shot" She hit 100 clay targets in a row from 16 yards at age 62 in a 1922 Oakley's … Continue reading →
August 14 is National Navajo Code Talkerss Day we remember and honor these hundreds of courageous men for their service to our country https://NavajoCodeTalkers.org On the Navajo Reservation, in Window Rock AZ, there is a statue erected in their … Continue reading →
August 14, 15, & 16, 2020 the first convention ever of an African American firearms organization in the history of the United States Riverside EpiCenter 135 Riverside Parkway Austell, GA 30168 Atlanta, GAAugust 14-16, 2020
Aug 15, 1920 Francis Bannerman VI (1851-1918) 1900 Francis Bannerman purchased Pollepel Island – 6.5-acre island in the Hudson River – 50 miles north of New York City 1920 Bannerman’s Island black-powder house explodes 1967 the family sold Bannerman island to … Continue reading →
Aug 16thA day designated by the United States Congress to honor the nation's airborne forces of the Armed Forces. It was created in 2001 by George W. Bush https://www.instagram.com/p/BX3Kx5hAbFE/?taken-by=gunwebsites
Elvis Presley Died (42) January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977 American singer, regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century Elvis had a collection of 37 handguns, an unknown number of rifles and one machine gun. … Continue reading →
Aug 19, 1907 National Matches were first held in 1903, moved to Camp Perry, Ohio, in 1907 and continue to take place every summer at Camp Perry. The National Matches have become a huge, national shooting sports festival with well over … Continue reading →
Civil War is formally declared to be over by President Andrew Johnson Although bloodshed ended over a year before, there had never been a formal declaration of peace and reunification in the country before today. On August 20, 1866, President Johnson issued a proclamation … Continue reading →
Dave Grossman Posted on August 23, 1956 August 23, 1956 Born in Frankfurt, West Germany Specialized in the study of the psychology of killing Lieutenant colonel in the United States Army Professor of psychology at West Point 1995 – Author – On Killing: The Psychological Cost of … Continue reading →
United States Marine Corps Reserve was established when Congress passed the Naval Appropriations Act of 29 August 1916 and is responsible for providing trained units and qualified individuals to be mobilized for active duty in time of war, national emergency or contingency … Continue reading →
Aug 31, 1946 1966-1971 US Army 19th SFG – Staff Sergeant Weapons Specialist US Army Special Forces Small Arms Instructor Deputy Sheriff – Washington County SO, Ohio 1975 Met Jeff Cooper Gunsite Instructor One of the FIrst Traveling Firearms Instructors … Continue reading →
Aug 31, 1911 Sullivan Law (1st CCW Law) signed a gun control law in New York city corrupt politicians created laws to use against their rivals required licenses for New Yorkers to possess firearms small enough to be concealed - … Continue reading →
Sept 1, 1995 1993 73rd Legislature passed a law that only called for a statewide referendum on CHL - Governor, Ann Richards vetoed it 1995 74th Legislature passed SB 60 - Texas Senator Jerry Patterson sponsored the bill - Governor George … Continue reading →
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 →
Reginald Sedgley - Born Sept 3, 1876 - March 30, 1938 1897 started as the manager at Henry M. Kolb 1916 bought the firm he worked for and renamed it R.F. Sedgley, Inc customized Model 1903 Springfield rifles 12-guage flare … Continue reading →
Roy E. Weatherby(September 4, 1910 - April 4, 1988) age 77 Roy founded Weatherby, Inc. In 1945 @weatherbyinc #GunChannels #GunLegends #TalesOfTheGun #KnowGuns #GunLife #GunHistory https://www.instagram.com/p/BSejWwdgm2C/?taken-by=gunwebsites