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Bill H.L Richardson – Born
Hubert Leon “Bill” Richardson December 28, 1927 – January 13, 2020 (92) – Born in Terre Haute, Indiana married to his beloved late wife Barbara for 57 years served in the United States Navy in World War II – 1975 founded The Gun Owners … Continue reading
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Texas starts the Mexican-American War – 1845
Texas joined the Union as the 28th state, leading to the outbreak of the Mexican-American War Dec 29, 1845s Did the USA steal Texas, or did Texas get sick of being part of Mexico?
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Christian Sharps (Born)
Christian Sharps Jan 2, 1810 – March 12, 1874 USA Sharps rifle, 4 barrel derringer 1851 1855 the first commercially successful breech-loading rifle fifteen firearms-related patents
Alan Gura (born)
Alan Gura (born) Jan 2, 1971 2A Lawyer 2008 argued District of Columbia v. Heller before the United States Supreme Court
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Presser v. Illinois – Decided
Presser v. Illinois - Decided 116 U.S. 252 Jan 4, 1886 Supreme Court Case the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution limited only the power of Congress and the national government to control firearms, not that of the states … Continue reading
George Hyde (born)
George Hyde January 4, 1888 – December 1963 1935 - co-owner of Leonard & Hydrnr WWII - chief gun designer for the Inland Division of General Motors (GM) Guns Model 33, prototype - Submachine Gun Aug 4, 1936.- Model 35, … Continue reading
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Dave Kopel – Born
Dave Kopel - Born Jan 7, 1960 2A Activist His scholarship and litigation play a part in modern 2A
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Melvin M. Johnson Jr (Died)
Melvin M. Johnson Jr Aug 9, 1909 – Jan 9, 1965 USA M1941 Johnson rifle 1935 One of only seven individuals have invented firearms adopted by the United States Military Marine Corps Reserve in 1933 as a Second Lieutenant completed … Continue reading
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Glock: The Rise of America’s Gun
Paul M. Barrett authored “Glock: The Rise of America’s Gun.” published today amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gunwebsitesco-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "0307719952"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "3e6eb37542dc20220342e818e5dfb90d";
“Buffalo Bill” Cody (died)
William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody Feb 26, 1846 - Jan 10, 1917 Born in Iowa Territory opened Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show in Omaha, Nebraska launching a genre of outdoor entertainment that thrived for three decades and survived, in fits … Continue reading
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Bill H.L Richardson – Died (92)
Hubert Leon “Bill” Richardson December 28, 1927 – January 13, 2020 (92) – Born in Terre Haute, Indiana married to his beloved late wife Barbara for 57 years served in the United States Navy in World War II – 1975 founded The Gun Owners … Continue reading
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Christopher Spencer (Died)
Christopher Miner Spencer June 20, 1833 – Jan 14, 1922 USA Spencer repeating rifle 1860 Colt Spencer Arms Company Roper Repeating Arms Company
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Army Navy Military Expo – Winter 2022
January 16-18, 2022 ANME is a B2B tradeshow that offers goods from the army-navy, tactical & law enforcement, camping & outdoors industries. Tuscany Suites & Casino, Las Vegas …more real army surplus under one roof than any trade show YOU will attend!
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Robert J. Cottrol (Born) 70
Robert J. Cottrol Jan 18, 1949 2A Activist American legal scholar and legal historian 1993 Gun Control and the Constitution: Sources and Explorations on the Second Amendment (editor) amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gunwebsitesco-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; … Continue reading
Ezell v. City of Chicago (2017 – Ezell II)
2017 Decided: January 18, 201 - judge held that the zoning restrictions severely limit where shooting ranges can be located - judge rejected the challenges -The City of Chicago failed to carry its burden in Ezell I (2011) 2010 McDonald … Continue reading
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Antique Gun and Knife Show
Antique Arms Show, International Sporting Arms Show, Invitational Knifemakers Show canceled 2021 Antique Arms Show Jan 15 - 17, 2021 Antique Arms Show, International Sporting Arms Show, Invitational Knifemakers Show January 21, 22 & 23, 2022 Event Location: Westgate Resort … Continue reading
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Elisha Collier (Died)
Elisha Collier (1788–1856) Jan 23, 1856 Boston Inventor 1814 - invented a flintlock revolver 1818 until 1850 lived in England from Collier also produced revolving shotguns and carbines
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Don Kates – (Born)
Don Kates - Born Jan 26, 1941 2A Activist His scholarship and litigation played part in modern renaissance of 2A
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Rob Leatham (born)
Rob Leatham January 27, 1961 Professional shooter 24-time USPSA National champion 7-time International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) World Champion 1970s started competition shooting 1980s invented the Modern Isosceles shooting stance
Louis Awerbuck (born)
Louis Awerbuck Jan 27, 1948 - June 24, 2014 Firearm Instructor amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "gunwebsitesco-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "manual"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_design = "enhanced_links"; amzn_assoc_asins = "1581600518"; amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit"; amzn_assoc_linkid = "210d444df12e0b21bc748b6ec05ee2ce";
Apollo 1 command module disaster (1967)
Jan. 27, 1967 NASA's Apollo program a flash fire swept through the Apollo 1 command module during a launch pad rehearsal test. It would have been launched on February 21, 1967 a fire in the command module killed three astronauts Lt. Col. Virgil “Gus” … Continue reading
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U.S. space shuttle Challenger disaster
U.S. space shuttle Challenger explodes over Atlantic Ocean January 28, 1986 72 seconds after liftoff killing the seven crew members - five NASA astronauts - one payload specialist - and a civilian school teacher. the tenth flight of Space Shuttle … Continue reading
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Great American Outdoor Show 2022
February 5 – 13, 2022 scheduled on February 6-14, 2021 The Great American Outdoor Show is a nine day event celebrating hunting, fishing and outdoor traditions that are treasured by millions of Americans and their families. The show features over … Continue reading