the NRA was created to promote marksmanship in 1871 NRA bought the Creed Farm for the purpose of building a rifle range. Named Creedmoor, the range opened in 1873, and it was there that the first annual matches were held. … Continue reading
Marion P. Hammer April 26, 1939 2A Activist NRA President Created Eddie Eagle Program
April 26, 1995The U.S. Supreme Court overturned a federal law banning gun possession near schools on the grounds that it was beyond the scope of congress power to regulate interstate commerce. We win and loose battles.. let's resolve to win … Continue reading
Henry Quackenbush April 27, 1847 – Sept 8, 1933 (86) 1876 - father of the mass produced air gun ssdd
Arizona Adopts the Colt Single Action Army revolver as State Gun of AZ 2nd state to adopt a state gun (out of just 8 states ..so far) April 28, 2011 1st = Utah - March 16, 2011 - M1911 pistol … Continue reading
L.A. RiotsApril 29 - May 4th, 1992 Over six days, widespread looting, assault, arson, and killings occurred in Los Angeles, CA #Riot #LARiots #rodneyking #GunHistory https://www.instagram.com/p/BTgEybzgB-H/?taken-by=gunwebsites
April 29 – May 2, 2021 Grand Junction, CO Cameo Shooting and Education Complex Since 2011 A Girl & A Gun is a club by women shooters for women shooters. Through our network of caring and qualified instructors, events, clinics, … Continue reading
April 29th to May 2nd Grand Junction, CO Cameo Shooting and Education Complex A Girl & A Gun is a club by women shooters for women shooters. Through our network of caring and qualified instructors, events, clinics, and training opportunities, … Continue reading
April 30, 1975 fall of Saigon (later renamed Ho Chi Minh City) (1975) November 1, 1955 to April 30, 1975 January 27, 1973: President Nixon signs the Paris Peace Accords, ending direct U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War North Vietnamese accept … Continue reading
Congress set aside a day each year as National Military Brats Day so Americans can say thank you to these patriots, young and grown, for their dedication and sacrifice in the service of their country
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
Kijirō Nambu Sept 22, 1869 – May 1, 1949 (80) 1902 nnnthe "John Browning of Japan" 1914 Type 3 Heavy Machine Gun 1922 Type 11 Light Machine Gun in 1927 Nambu Arms Manufacturing Company in Tokyo
Alan Gottlieb - Born May 2, 1947 2A Activist 1971 Founded the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (at 24 yrs old) 1975 Founded of the Second Amendment Foundation
May 6, 1836 - July 1, 1901 During the American Civil War - worked at the Colt plant in Hartford 1863 - Starting making pistols in New Haven, Connecticut 1881 - lever-action repeating rifle sons Mahlon Henry and John Howard took over the company … Continue reading
Richard J. "Dick" Casull February 15, 1931 – May 6, 2018 (87) 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
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
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
U.S. postal system established in 1775 Benjamin Franklin as its first postmaster general June 1788 Postal Clause Post Office Article I, Section 8, Clause 7 of the United States Constitution, empowers Congress "To establish Post Offices and Post Roads". - Ma roads September 26, 1789 - Washington appointed … Continue reading
anniversary of the Allies' victory in Europe during World War II on May 8, 1945
Opened to the public in May 8, 1976 September 11, 1968 -320 acres of BLM Land given to Pima County for the museum for $800 March 22, 1969 – Republic of India retired the last operational Consolidated B-24 Liberator and gave … Continue reading
John Lott - Born May 8, 1958 2A Activist - Researcher founded the Crime Prevention Research Center
Larami UZI May 10, 1980 Alan Amron patented first battery-powered automatic water gun Used by: Larami, LJN Entertech, Tyco, Mattel, Buddy L, Coleco, Playtime and Blue Box toys r
Jeff Cooper John Dean "Jeff" Cooper May 10, 1920 – Sept 25, 2006 (86) U.S. Marine Creator of "modern technique" of handgun shooting 1962 - Coined term "hoplophobia" a fear of guns - Developed the conditions of readiness in which such a weapon … Continue reading
May 12, 1984 anniversary of the day that Kyle Reese traveled back in time to protect Sarah Connor from THE TERMINATOR
Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov(Никола́й Фёдорович Мака́ров) May 22, 1914 – May 13, 1988 Designer of Makarov Pistol #GunChannels #GunWebsites #Makarov #CommiePistols #RussianGuns https://www.instagram.com/p/BUY44Xqg1V2/?taken-by=gunwebsites
United States v MillerMay 15, 1939 The United States Supreme Court decided today, in 1939, that the 1934 National Firearms Act does not violate the 2nd Amendment Since then, this decision has been used to validate most federal level gun … Continue reading
Every year since 1977 International Council of Museums (ICOM) 2009 = 20,000 museums in 90 countries 2012 = 30,000 museums in 129 countries
Today in 1977, membership of the NRA voted out the old board, and changed the direction of the organization #NRA #CincinnatiRevolt #ThoseWhoActChangeTheFuture #GunChannels #GunWebsites #RepealTheNFA #LearnGunHistory https://www.instagram.com/p/BUWxhK8gMxW/?taken-by=gunwebsites
Titan II Missile Museum Sahuarita, AZ Air Force Facility Missile Site 8 Titan II ICBM Site 571-7 571st Strategic Missile Squadron (SMS) 390th Strategic Missile Wing (SMW) 1963 – became operational November 11, 1982 – 571-7 came off alert February of 1983 – … Continue reading
M1819 Hall rifle May 21, 1811 - Patented 1819 - adopted by the U.S. Army March 5th, 2013 - State gun of West Virginia
May 21, 1881 – May 23, 1951 prolific firearm designer Over 70 patents 1918 - Pedersen device converted a standard Springfield 1903 to a semi-automatic, pistol-caliber 1920s - Pedersen Rifle, T1E3 Competed with M1 Garand to replace 1903 Springfield Remington … Continue reading
Minnesota lifted restrictions on suppressors for hunting May 22, 2015 Minnesota became the 36th state to stop prohibiting Suppressors for Hunting
Nikolay Fyodorovich Makarov(Никола́й Фёдорович Мака́ров) May 22, 1914 – May 13, 1988 Designer of Makarov Pistol #GunChannels #GunWebsites #Makarov #CommiePistols #RussianGuns https://www.instagram.com/p/BUY44Xqg1V2/?taken-by=gunwebsites
May 21, 1881 – May 23, 1951 prolific firearm designer Over 70 patents 1918 - Pedersen device converted a standard Springfield 1903 to a semi-automatic, pistol-caliber 1920s - Pedersen Rifle, T1E3 Competed with M1 Garand to replace 1903 Springfield Remington … Continue reading
Gen. Ambrose Burnside (May 23, 1824 – September 13, 1881) (57) – 1843-1847 United States Military Academy – graduated 18th in a class of 47 – 1847–1853 Mexican–American War (1st Lieutenant) – 1853 manufactured the Burnside carbine – 1861 – 1865 Civil War, Major General … Continue reading
May 23, 1943 Born in Sweden 1979 - Moved to USA Firearm Inventor Worked at Interdynamics AB 1985 Tec-9 Invented 1987 - 1991 Grendel Firearms 1988 - P10 .380 double action only with no detachable magazine, loaded with M16 Srtripper … Continue reading
Hiram Percy Maxim’s Silent Firearm May 24, 1910 Patented
John Wayne "Duke"American film actor, director, and producer. Born: May 26, 1907 Died: June 11, 1979 Between 1949 and 1973 Wayne was in more than 169 feature length films #JohnWayne #TheDuke #WesternMovies #Cowboy https://www.instagram.com/p/BUj2FibgFMo/?taken-by=gunwebsites
May 27, 1986 Patented the “Power Drencher” air-pressurized water gun 1991 Rebranded as “Super Soaker” Feb 27, 1995 Assigned Super Soaker patent to LARAMI CORP ention
NOC 2nd Annual Train and Learn Event May 28 - 30, 2021 Leadington, MO Are you working in the realm of firearms? Are you a content creator, media, writer, photographer, firearm instructor, activist, advocate, or conduct any type of outreach … Continue reading
Paul Mauser June 27, 1838 – May 29, 1914 1889 - Germany Gewehr 98 and Karabiner 98k 1889 - 7.65×53mm Mauser rifle cartridges 1892 - 7×57mm Mauser rifle cartridges
Indian Citizenship Act of 1924 June 2, 1924 Indians occupied an unusual status under federal law. Some had acquired citizenship by marrying white men. Others received citizenship through military service, by receipt of allotments, or through special treaties or special … 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. was … Continue reading
