148th NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits
4/26/19 at 9:00 AM - 4/28/19 at 5:00 PM Where - Indianapolis, Indiana Host - NRA
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L.A. Riots (1992)
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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Kijirō Nambu (Died)
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
Browning BAR Adopted by U.S. Army
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
Silver Star Service Banner Day
Silver Star Service Banner Day
A day set aside to honor our wounded, ill and dying military personnel by participating in flying a Silver Star Banner
Calamity Jane (51) Born
Calamity Jane (51) Born
Calamity JaneMay 1, 1852 – August 1, 1903 American frontierswoman and professional scout and acquaintance of Wild Bill Hickok #RealGuns #CowboyGuns #GunHistory https://www.instagram.com/p/BTlCvKRAJGS/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Wilhelm Mauser (48) Born
Wilhelm Mauser (48) Born
Wilhelm MauserMay 2, 1834 - Jan 13, 1882 Designed the Mauser Model 1871 rifle #Rifle #Mauser #RealGuns #FirearmsHistory https://www.instagram.com/p/BTo2YO0gXCZ/?taken-by=gunwebsites
Calling Forth Act (1792)
Calling Forth Act (1792)
May 2, 1792 The United States Congress passes the Calling Forth Act, clarifying the procedures and the circumstances under which the president can call state militia into service. This helped end the Whiskey Rebellion https://www.instagram.com/p/BE59_PlqhWb/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Gun Websites on Facebook (2009)
Gun Websites on Facebook (2009)
May 3rd, 2009 our anniversary on Facebook ... We dont get a lot of response over there.. wondering how many IG folks use FB.. Let us know in the comments if YOU use FB Thanks to all who participate and … Continue reading
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Dick Casull – Died (87)
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
John Marlin (born)
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
Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov – Died
Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov - Died April 9, 1894 – May 6, 1986 Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, Russia 1945 - SKS
Hudson Maxim (74) Died
Hudson Maxim (74) Died
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
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V-E Day (1945)
V-E Day (1945)
Victory in Europe Day V-E Day May 8, 1945 celebrated on May 8th Today marks the formal acceptance of Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender This marked the end of World War II in Europe. #ThankAVet #NeverForget #TeachHistoryToKids#ThoseWhoForgetItWillReliveIt #RecordYourGrandparentsStorysToday https://www.instagram.com/p/BFMHGPaKhS3/?taken-by=gunwebsites
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Kyle Reese travels back in time
May 12, 1984 anniversary of the day that Kyle Reese traveled back in time to protect Sarah Connor from THE TERMINATOR
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Military Spouse Appreciation Day
to acknowledge the contributions and sacrifices of the spouses of the U.S. Armed Forces Today is National Military Spouse Appreciation Day! The Green Beret Foundation is sincerely appreciative of Special Forces spouses, or as we call them, Steel Mags. Steel … Continue reading
US Senate Rejected Background Checks at Gun Shows (1999)
US Senate Rejected Background Checks at Gun Shows (1999)
May 12, 1999 US Senate rejected 51 to 47 a Democratic proposal that would have required background checks for firearms sales at gun-shows. Now, 18 years later, we are under this attack again, but Washington, Oregon and Nevada have already … Continue reading
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Arthur William Savage (Born)
May 13, 1857 – Sept 22, 1938 1899 Savage Model 99 lever-action rifle 1894 Savage started Savage Arms Marlin Repeating Arms
Nikolay Makarov (74) Died
Nikolay Makarov (74) Died
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
Children of Fallen Patriots Day
Children of Fallen Patriots Day
A day to honor the families our Fallen Heroes have left behind – especially their children
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United States v Miller (1939)
United States v Miller (1939)
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
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USCCA 5th Annual Concealed Carry Expo
80,000+ square feet of vendors, live demonstrations, interviews with experts and dynamic concealed carry training opportunities under one roof. Open to USCCA member and the public. Largest selection of concealed carry and home defense vendors. I assumed the 9 to … Continue reading
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Daniel Wesson (Born)
Daniel B. Wesson May 18, 1825 – Aug 4, 1906 USA the Volcanic - the first repeating rifle 1854 patented Rimfire cartridge
Armed Forces Day (1949)
Armed Forces Day (1949)
pay tribute to men and women who serve in the United States’ Armed Forces Today is Armed Forces Day! President Harry S. Truman led the effort to establish a single holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members … Continue reading
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Creator Summit
Creator Summit 2nd annual event creatorsummit.us A Content Creator & Manufacturer & Industry Event! You’ll form a lasting relationship with content creators, collaborate with top vendors at a 200 acre facility with rolling hills. Challenge your long range skills up … Continue reading
Firearm Owners Protection Act (1986)
Firearm Owners Protection Act (1986)
Firearm Owners Protection ActMay 19, 1986 United States federal law that revised the Gun Control Act of 1968. - Banned the sale & manufacture of Full Auto (NFA) weapons after the date of enactment May 19, 1986 - Ended record … Continue reading
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NRA Cincinnati Revolt (1977)
NRA Cincinnati Revolt (1977)
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
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Nikolay Makarov (74) Born
Nikolay Makarov (74) Born
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
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Gen. Ambrose Burnside (Born)
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
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John Wayne “Duke” (72) Born
John Wayne “Duke” (72) Born
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
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Paul Mauser (Died)
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
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Clinton Eastwood – Born
Clinton Eastwood – Born
Clinton Eastwood, Jr.May 31, 1930 What is your favorite quote? #ManWithNoName #MakeMyDay #ItsAHellOfAThingKillingAMan #ThisIsTheAK47ThePreferredWeaponOfYourEnemy #ItMakesADistinctiveSoundWhenFiredAtYou #IfYouWantAGuaranteeBuyAToaster https://www.instagram.com/p/3YCb_VqhWH/?taken-by=gunwebsites