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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
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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Yellowstone first National Park (1872)
established by the Forty-Second U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Ulysses S. Grant on March 1, 1872 the first national park in the world 1,221,773 acres U.S. National Park
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
Anniversary of the Peace Corps – 58th
Its official mission is to provide social and economic development abroad through technical assistance, while promoting mutual understanding between Americans and populations served.
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Texas declared independence from Mexico 1836
March 2, 1836 the formal declaration of independence of the Republic of Texas from Mexico in the Texas Revolution 1820, Moses Austin, a U.S. citizen, asked the Spanish government in Mexico for permission to settle in sparsely populated Texas Austin … Continue reading
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National Anthem (1931)
Star Spangled Banner becomes the National Anthem (1931) September 14, 1814 - written by Francis Scott Key as he witnessed the Maryland fort being bombarded by the British during the War of 1812 January 11, 1843 - Francis Scott Key died (of pleurisy) … Continue reading
Navy Reserve Birthday – 104th
U.S. Navy Reserve will celebrate its 104th anniversary Navy Reserve was officially established March 3, 1915
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Fall of the Alamo 1836
Battle of the Alamo (February 23 – March 6, 1836) In the early morning of March 6, Santa Anna ordered his troops to storm on the Alamo. Travis’ artillery decimated the first and then the second Mexican charge, but in … Continue reading
Indiana designates Grouseland Rifle as State Gun in 2012
2012 Indiana designates Grouseland Rifle as State Gun Tuesday, March 6, 2012 - Representatives voted 78-2 - approved 48-2 by the Indiana Senate one of six remaining long rifles made by Hoosier gunsmith John Small - between 1803 and 1812 … Continue reading
Fedor Tokarev – Died (96)
June 14, 1871 - March 6, 1968 Fedor Tokarev – Died (96) designer of the Tokarev TT-30 pistol TT-33 pistol Tokarev SVT-38 rifle SVT-40 rifle
Georg Luger (74) Born
Georg Johann LugerMarch 6, 1849 – Dec 22, 1923 Designed of the Luger pistol and the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. #GunHistory #9mm #Luger https://www.instagram.com/p/BRT5EAvApgg/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Shooting Sports Showcase
March 8, 2021 POMA, SEOPA, and NASGW Join Forces to Host Shooting Sports Showcase Civilian Marksmanship Program’s Talladega Marksmanship Park Talladega, AL https://www.instagram.com/p/CMGDUT-LFwe/ About POMA – The Professional Outdoor Media Association’s mission is to foster excellence in communications … Continue reading
Elmer Keith – Born
Elmer Keith – Born 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
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Yisrael Galil (72) Died
Yisrael GalilJan 1, 1923 - Mar 9, 1995 Best known for inventing the Galil rifle. He also helped create the Uzi #GunChannels #GunHistory #Galil #AK47 #Uzi https://www.instagram.com/p/BRaeZRJgKnw/?taken-by=gunwebsites https://www.instagram.com/p/BCwpvQmqhXs/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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ATF vs. M855 Ammo (2015)
ATF vs. M855 Ammo (2015)
Remember in 2015, when ATF decided M855 ammo was a problem?Remember how public opinion & feedback prevented ATF from following through on any ban https://www.instagram.com/p/BReLVLaAKcS/?taken-by=gunwebsites #BeTheChange #M855 #AmmoBan #JustTheTip #GreenTip #ArmorPiercing ATF received more than 80,000 comments ================== For Immediate Release Tuesday, … Continue reading
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K 9 Veterans Day (1942)
March 13, 1942 is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps National K9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13th on the official birthday of the US Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942. #K9VeteransDay #Doberman #DogsOfWWII https://www.instagram.com/p/BC5tskqqhcp/?taken-by=gunwebsites https://www.instagram.com/p/BC5t29rqhdC/?taken-by=gunwebsites … Continue reading
K9 Veterans Day (1942)
March 13, 1942 is the official birthday of the United States K9 Corps National K9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13th on the official birthday of the US Army K9 Corps, which was formed in 1942. DOGS FOR DEFENSE - … Continue reading
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Aaron Zelman – Born
Aaron Zelman (March 14, 1946 – December 21, 2010) – 1989 founded Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership (JFPO) – http://JPFO.org/ – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_S._Zelman
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Semi Automatic Rifle Import Ban (1989)
Semi Automatic Rifle Import Ban Wed March 15, 1989 - spring suspension July 7, 1989 - Signed into law Bush Administration banned imports of semiautomatic assault rifles indefinitely announced by William J. Bennett, the director of national drug policy requests from … Continue reading
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Sergeant Stubby – Died (10)
Sergeant Stubby 1916 – March 16, 1926 the most decorated war dog of WWI the only dog to be nominated for rank and then promoted to sergeant through combat served with the 102nd Infantry Regiment He entered combat on February 5, 1918 in the trenches in France for … Continue reading
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Joseph Tartaro (Born)
Joseph Tartaro March 17, 1931 2A Activist President of the Second Amendment Foundation
Hillary Hole = Smith & Wesson + Clinton (2000)
March 17, 2000 Smith and Wesson signed an unprecedented agreement with the Clinton administration to include safety locks with all their handguns & any new firearms would not take a magazine holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, in return, the … Continue reading
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Bill Woodin – Died (92)
December 16, 1925 – March 18, 2018 William Woodin III His grandfather (also named William Woodin) was President Franklin Roosevelt’s first treasury secretary Bill’s Step-Father was a founder of the American Quarter Horse Association bachelor in zoology at the University … Continue reading
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Big Sandy Shoot
March 20-22, 2020 A twice a year, three day weekend of friends, weapons, targets and gear in Arizona's high, western desert. With a quarter mile long firing range, populated by hundreds of shooters, The Big Sandy is the largest machine-gun … Continue reading
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Florida Carry’s 4th Annual Guest Speaker Event
Florida Carry’s 4th Annual Guest Speaker Event
Florida Carry's 4th Annual Guest Speaker Event. (Freedom Not Fear) Promoting Firearms Safety and Training There will be some surprise appearances during this event including guest host and a round table To learn more about the event go to : … Continue reading
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Tom Deeb (Died)
Tom Deeb - Died (65) Sept 26,1949 - March 21, 2016 1973 to 1976 US Air Force during the Vietnam War Firearm Inventor Prolific entrepreneur 1993 Founded Hi Point Mansfield, Ohio
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Ohio Hunting with a Suppressor decriminalized in 2015
Ohio lifted restrictions on suppressors for hunting March 23, 2015 Ohio became the 35th state to stop prohibiting Suppressors for Hunting
give me liberty, or give me death
Patrick Henry speech he made the House of Burgesses on March 23, 1775, in Saint John's Church in Richmond, Virginia. The House was undecided on whether to mobilize for military action against the British military, Henry argued in favor of … Continue reading
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Medal of Honor Day
oday is National Medal of Honor Day! The first Medals of Honor were presented on March 25, 1863.To commemorate this date and all Medal of Honor recipients, Congress declared March 25th as National Medal of Honor Day. The Medal of … Continue reading
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Tac Con Conference 2021
For anyone interested in personal safety, concealed carry, or self-defense With over twenty years of history, Tac-Con has continued to grow and improve every year. Nowhere else can you learn from so many nationally-renowned defensive trainers in one place over … Continue reading
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Arizona 2nd State to Legalize Suppressors for Hunting (2012)
Arizona becomes 2nd state to legalize suppresors for hunting. March 29, 2012 Governor Jan Brewer signed, House Bill 2728, which grants hunters in Arizona the right to use legally owned suppressors while hunting game animals. With the passage of the … Continue reading
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Texas Hunting with a Suppressor decriminalized in 2012
Texas lifted restrictions on suppressors for hunting March 30, 2012
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Hiram Berdan (Died)
Hiram Berdan Sept 6, 1824 – March 31, 1893 (59) March 20, 1866 - Berdan centerfire primer
Iowa Hunting with a Suppressor decriminalized in 2016
Iowa lifted restrictions on suppressors for hunting March 31,2016 Iowa became the 39th state to stop prohibiting Suppressors for Hunting
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Pony Express created (1860)
Pony Express begins delivering the mail April 3, 1860 crossing eight states most direct route and practical means of east-west communications in 1860