April 5 in Firearms History

6 dates for gun owners on April 5

  • Birthday 1
  • Anniversary 3
  • Invention 1
  • Military 1
  1. Birthday1852 · 174 years ago

    Arisaka Nariakira (Born)

    Arisaka Nariakira

    April 5, 1852 – Jan 12, 1915

    Japan

    1897 - Type 30 Rifle

     

  2. Anniversary2013 · 13 years ago

    Hall flintlock rifle Adopted as State Firearm of WV

    West Virginia Adopts the Hall Model 1819 flintlock rifle as State Firearm of WV

    4th state to adopt a state gun (out of just 11 states so far)

    April 5, 2013

    West Virginia Hall rifle

    • 1st = Utah - March 16, 2011 - M1911 pistol
    • 2nd = Arizona - April 28, 2011 - Colt Single Action Army revolver
    • 3rd = Indiana - March 6, 2012 (final passage; signed March 15) - Grouseland Rifle
    • 4th = West Virginia - April 5, 2013 - Hall Model 1819 flintlock rifle
    • 5th = Kentucky - June 25, 2013 - Kentucky long rifle
    • 6th = Pennsylvania - June 26, 2014 - Pennsylvania long rifle
    • 7th = Alaska - July 2014 - Winchester Model 70 rifle
    • 8th = Tennessee - February 24, 2016 - Barrett M82 rifle
    • 9th = Arkansas - April 5, 2019 - Shotgun
    • 10th = Texas - May 24, 2021 - Colt Walker revolver
    • 11th = Missouri - July 6, 2023 - Hawken rifle
    • Texas adds a second state gun - May 29, 2025 - Cannon
    • Idaho - November 3, 2026 - Winchester Model 1873 wins an advisory vote (not yet law)
  3. Anniversary2019 · 7 years ago

    Shotgun Adopted as State Firearm of AR

    Arkansas Adopts the Shotgun as State Firearm of AR

    9th state to adopt a state gun (out of just 11 states so far)

    April 5, 2019 (Act 685 of 2019)

    Arkansas

    • 1st = Utah - March 16, 2011 - M1911 pistol
    • 2nd = Arizona - April 28, 2011 - Colt Single Action Army revolver
    • 3rd = Indiana - March 6, 2012 (final passage; signed March 15) - Grouseland Rifle
    • 4th = West Virginia - April 5, 2013 - Hall Model 1819 flintlock rifle
    • 5th = Kentucky - June 25, 2013 - Kentucky long rifle
    • 6th = Pennsylvania - June 26, 2014 - Pennsylvania long rifle
    • 7th = Alaska - July 2014 - Winchester Model 70 rifle
    • 8th = Tennessee - February 24, 2016 - Barrett M82 rifle
    • 9th = Arkansas - April 5, 2019 - Shotgun
    • 10th = Texas - May 24, 2021 - Colt Walker revolver
    • 11th = Missouri - July 6, 2023 - Hawken rifle
    • Texas adds a second state gun - May 29, 2025 - Cannon
    • Idaho - November 3, 2026 - Winchester Model 1873 wins an advisory vote (not yet law)

    Read the full story

  4. Invention

    Defending Freedom Action Summit

    • Hilton Arlington
      950 N Stafford St
      Arlington, VA 22203

      WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT AT DFAS
      HEAR FROM LEADERS OF THE FREEDOM MOVEMENT INCLUDING INDIVIDUALS SUCH AS:
      - PASTOR DARRELL SCOTT -
      - LAUREN COOLEY -
      - KASSY DILLON -
      - ELIZABETH HAYES -
      - HARLAN HILL -
      - MARK KEITH ROBINSON -
      INFORMATIVE PANEL DISCUSSIONS WITH TOPICS SUCH AS:
      - FREE SPEECH ON CAMPUS -
      - FREE SPEECH IN THE MEDIA -
      - DEFENDING LIBERTY ON CAMPUS -
      - THE SECOND AMENDMENT & WOMEN’S RIGHTS -
      - THE FUTURE OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT -
      - MASTERING SOCIAL MEDIA -
      - CAMPUS LEADERSHIP -

    INSIGHT FROM THE EXPERTS:
    - SUCCESSFUL NETWORKING -
    - BECOMING AN EXPERT IN YOUR FIELD -
    - PLANNING AND EXECUTING YOUR POLITICAL CAREER -
    - HOW TO RUN A SUCCESSFUL ORGANIZATION ON A LIBERAL-BIASED CAMPUS -
    AN EXPERIENCE LIKE NONE OTHER:
    DEFENDING ACTION FREEDOM SUMMIT WILL PRESENT YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO NETWORK WITH MORE THAN 400 LIKE-MINDED STUDENTS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS WHO DEEPLY CARE ABOUT PRESERVING, PROTECTING, AND DEFENDING THE CONSTITUTION. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AND TALK WITH LEADERS OF THE CONSERVATIVE AND LIBERTARIAN MOVEMENTS.

    STUDENTS FOR SELF-DEFENSE & THE SECOND AMENDMENT INSTITUTE

  5. Anniversary

    Dragonman’s Museum Opens for the Season

    Dragonmans Military Museum in Colorado Springs, CO

    78,000 sq. ft museum of pure passion, dedication and the preservation of American history

    https://www.dragonmans.com/

    Guided tours only on Sunday's at 10 A.M.

    The museum season is: April 4th through November 11th, 2020

    Only guided tours are permitted. Sorry, it is NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

    Private tours are also given to groups of 15 or more by reservation only - please call to reserve.

    We do allow children, however those who cry or are distracting to others will be asked to leave.

    Call us for any questions! (719) 683-2200.

  6. Military

    Gold Star Wives Day

    set aside to recognize the sacrifices of Gold Star wives.
    a day in which we honor and remember all of our Gold Star spouses who have committed and sacrificed so much to our great Nation. Join us as we pause to remember and honor the many sacrifices of the Fallen and their surviving wives and husbands.#GoldStarFamily #SpecialForces#GreenBerets #GoldStarSpousesDay#QuietProfessionals #rememberthefallen


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