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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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Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day
Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM CDT yBank of Springfield Center is a 7,700-seat multi-purpose arena located in Springfield, Illinois
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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
Knob Creek Machine Gun Shoot
The Machine Gun Shoot is a bi-annual event, typically held on the second weekend of April and October. The next Machine Gun Shoot takes place April 3 & 4, 2020
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Wanenmacher’s Tulsa Arms Show
Wanenmacher's Tulsa Arms Show, the original Tulsa gun show and the largest gun show in the world Sponsored by Tulsa Arms Collectors Association http://www.tulsaarmsshow.com/ SHOW HOURS Saturday: 8am-6pm Sunday: 8am-4pm Admission still ONLY $10 Adults $3 Kids (under 12) … Continue reading
Otis McDonald (died)
Otis McDonald (died) 1933 - April 4, 2014 (80) "the man who brought down Chicago's gun ban." The justices' 5-4 decision in 2010 said the Second Amendment did indeed apply to the states, effectively ending the city's nearly three-decade … Continue reading
Roy E. Weatherby (77) Died
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
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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 … Continue reading
Gold Star Wives Day
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 … Continue reading
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Herman Johannes Krag (born)
Herman Krag Ole Herman Johannes Krag April 7, 1837 – Dec 9, 1916 Norway 1886, Krag–Petersson Rifle 1872,Krag–Jørgensen Rifle
7N6 5.45×39 Ammunition Ban 2014
Monday, April 7, 2014 AK-Ban-5.45x39 What Is 5.45x39 Ammo? When ATF tested the 7N6 samples provided by CBP, they were found to contain a steel core. ATF’s analysis also concluded that the ammunition could be used in a commercially available … Continue reading
Gun Rights Rally Missouri
Gun Rights Rally Missouri
Gun Rights RallyJefferson City, MOTuesday April 7, 202010a - NoonMissouri State Capitol s
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End of Civil War (1865)
April 9, 1865 Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrenders to Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Courthouse End of Civil War (1865) fought from 1861 to 1865
Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov – Born
Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov - Born April 9, 1894 – May 6, 1986 Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, Russia 1945 - SKS
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Thomas Jefferson (83) Born
April 13, 1743 - July 4, 1826Thomas Jefferson was born third President of the United States from 1801 to 1809 #ThomasJefferson #GunChannels #MyFavoriteFounder #WeNeedMoreJeffersons #Monticello https://www.instagram.com/p/BS2x70qg0Nx/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Sergei Mosin, Born (1849)
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
Air Force Reserve Birthday
The Air Force Reserve was created as a separate component on April 14, 1948, when the Army Air Corps Reserve was transferred to the Air Force. The Air Force Reserve lineage dates back over 100 years to when Reserve Airpower was … Continue reading
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Jean LeMat (born)
Jean Alexandre LeMat April 15, 1821 - July 28, 1895 born in France 1843 - immigrated to the United States Oct 21, 1856 - Grapeshot revolver patented
Mississippi passes Constitutional Carry
9th state Took effect April 15, 2016 HB 786 Signed May of 2016
Montana Firearms Freedom Act
Apr 15, 2009 Montana Firearms Freedom Act a state statute that sought to exempt firearms manufactured in Montana from federal regulation under the interstate commerce and supremacy clauses of the United States Constitution Declares that firearms manufactured in the state … Continue reading
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Annie Oakley shoots 100 clay targets in a row
Apr 16, 1922 Annie Oakley shoots 100 clay targets in a row at age 62 Born Phoebe Anne Moses in Greenville, Ohio n
Arizona Constitutional Carry (2010)
Arizona Constitutional Carry April 16, 2010 Arizona Gov. (Brewer) signed into law a bill making Arizona the third state allowing people to carry a concealed weapon without requiring a permit. #AzCDL @AzCDL #ConstitutionalCarry #Arizona #CCW https://www.instagram.com/p/BS8NkzkAJZZ/?taken-by=gunwebsites
Kansas Second Amendment Protection Act
April 16, 2013 Governor Sam Brownback signed the Second Amendment Protection Act 1 out of 105 counties - Cherokee
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United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
Happy Birthday to United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)! U.S. Special Operations Command was established today APRIL 17, 1987 https://www.instagram.com/p/BS_nTu9gAiC/?taken-by=gunwebsites
149th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits
149th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits April 17-19, 2020 Where - Nashville, TN Host - NRA
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Paul Revere’s ride (1775)
Paul Revere makes his famous ride from Charlestown to Lexington, Ma April 18, 1775 shouting "the Red Coats are coming" to warn the Revolutionary of a British invasion as the American Revolutionary War begins. (1775) American silversmith, engraver, early industrialist, … Continue reading
Rally to Defend the 2nd Amendment, Minnesota
Rally to Defend the 2nd Amendment, Minnesota
Rally to Defend the 2nd Amendment St Paul, MN Saturday, April 18, 2020 11:00 am - 1:00 pm State Capitol Rotunda sota
March For Our Rights 3 – Washington 2A Rally
March For Our Rights 3 – Washington 2A Rally
Olympia, WA Saturday, April 18, 2020 12pm-4pm Washington State Capitol Washington State Capitol Building and Campus, 416 Sid Snyder Ave SW Olympia, WA
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Battles of Lexington & Concord (1775)
April 19, 1775 First military engagements of the American Revolutionary War The battles of Lexington, Concord, near Boston. The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between the Kingdom of Great Britain and thirteen of its colonies on the … Continue reading
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Alabama ends prohibition on Short Guns
Alabama HB 2 signed into law as Act 2010-496 April 21, 2010 Ended prohibition on civilian ownership of short-barrel rifles and short-barrel shotguns
Rex Applegate – Born
Rex Applegate June 21, 1914 – July 14, 1998 American military officer worked for the Office of Strategic Services during World War II 1941 - developing armed and unarmed close quarter combat courses for the US Army served as the personal … Continue reading
M1 Garand Patent Filed – 1930
April 21, 1930 = Patent Filed DEc 27, 1932 = M1 Garand Patented Produced between 1934—1957 5,468,772 built Also said the 12th as the date the patend was granted which is correct?
The Red Barron, Shot Down (1918)
The Red Barron, Shot Down (1918)
4-21-1918 The Red Barron, Shot Down Manfred von Richthofen "The Red Baron", was shot down and killed over Vaux sur Somme (in France) Canadian pilot Arthur Roy Brown credited with the kill #WWI #theRedBarron https://www.instagram.com/p/BTJqOPog_K0/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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“Earth Day” is Communist
"Earth Day" a day of social awareness and community service, they "say" it started in 1970.., but... "Subbotnik" is a communist day of volunteer work 'cleaning up' in devotion to the state, started in 1920. #WakeUp #EarthDay #LeninsBirthday #TheStateIsNotOurBoss #DontWorshipTheState #DontLetTheCommiesTellYouWhenToCleanUp #WorkForYourselfNotTheState https://www.instagram.com/p/BTMFLn4Anf2/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Montana Hunting with a Suppressor decriminalized in 2015
Montana lifted restrictions on suppressors for hunting Apr 23, 2015 Montana became the 35th state to stop prohibiting Suppressors for Hunting
Army Reserve Birthday
Formed April 23, 1908 as the Medical Reserve Corps, today's U.S. Army Reserve has evolved into a global operational reserve force, engaged to support America's active duty forces.
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Eugene Stoner (74) Died
Eugene Morrison Stoner (November 22, 1922 – April 24, 1997) American firearms designer who is most associated with the development of the AR-15 rifle that was adopted by the US military as the M16
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1st Shots at NRA’s Creedmoor Range (1873)
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
Gun-A-Thon
Gun-A-Thon
April 25, 2020 Ashburn, VA Northern Virginia's Premier Shooting Event gunathon.com From state legislatures and city councils to the United States Congress and the White House, GOA represents the views of gun owners whenever their rights Come shoot with us … Continue reading
Patriot’s Day 2A Rally in Ohio
Patriot’s Day 2A Rally in Ohio
Patriot's Day Columbus, OH Saturday, April 25, 2020 10am-12pm Ohio Statehouse
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Marion P. Hammer (Born)
Marion P. Hammer April 26, 1939 2A Activist NRA President Created Eddie Eagle Program
Gun Possession Near Schools Not Restricted (1995)
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
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Henry Quackenbush (Born)
Henry Quackenbush April 27, 1847 – Sept 8, 1933 (86) 1876 - father of the mass produced air gun ssdd
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Colt Single Action Army revolver Adopted as State Gun of AZ
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
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L.A. Riots (1992)
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
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Vietnam War ends (1975)
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
National Military Brats Day
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
Girl & A Gun Annual Training Conference 2022 – 10th Annual
April 28 – May 1, 2022 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 … Continue reading
Girl & A Gun Annual Training Conference
April 30 – May 3, 2020 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 … Continue reading