Fedor Tokarev – Died (96)
2023-03-06
June 14, 1871 – March 6, 1968
Fedor Tokarev – Died (96)
designer of the

Tokarev TT-30 pistol
TT-33 pistol
Tokarev SVT-38 rifle
SVT-40 rifle

Indiana designates Grouseland Rifle as State Gun in 2012
2023-03-06
2012
Indiana designates Grouseland Rifle as State Gun

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 – Representatives voted 78-2
– approved 48-2 by the Indiana Senate

one of six remaining long rifles made by Hoosier gunsmith John Small
– between 1803 and 1812

John Small

first sheriff in what was to become the state of Indiana
adjutant general of the territorial militia
Revolutionary War veteran
gunsmith
1785 moved to Vincennes

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1st Thompson SMG Patent issued
2023-03-09
March 9, 1915
1st Thompson SMG Patent issued

Lethal Weapons Texas
2023-03-11 - 2023-03-12
Lethal Weapons Texas,
March 11-12th to Eagle Lake, Texas
a once-a-year gathering of likeminded patrons, vendors, and competitors at one of the most exclusive private venues in Texas, The Ranch TX Club. Our festivals follow the same format every time: Big Main Event, 8-Stage Match, and Campground Afterparty.
https://www.eventcreate.com/e/lethalweaponstxprereg

Blade Show Texas
2023-03-17 - 2023-03-18
Blade Show Texas – Ft Worth, TX
March 17-18, 2023

Big Sandy Shoot
2023-03-18 08:00 - 2023-03-20 17:00 UTC
March 18-20, 2022
A twice a year, three day weekend of friends, weapons, targets and gear in Arizona’s high, western desert. With a quarter mile long firing range, populated by hundreds of shooters, The Big Sandy is the largest machine-gun shoot in the United States. This NFA shooting range will test yourself, your weapon and your sights. Held in Northwestern Arizona, approximatley 10 miles northeast of the town Wikieup, where you can get some distance on your targets. Some targets fly the length of the range at high speeds, some explode. If you’re up to it, please come visit this uniquely American event.

Francis “Frank” Bannerman, VI - Born
2023-03-24
Francis “Frank” Bannerman, VI

Born March 24, 1851 in Dundee, Scotland
1865 founded his own company, Francis Bannerman Co., at the age of 14
1872 met and married his wife, Helen Boyce
– they had three sons; Francis Vll , David Boyce , Walter
1900 purchased Polopel Island
– small island located in the Hudson River just north of West Point, NY
Died Nov 26, 1918 (@ 67)
1918 two sons, Frank Jr. and David Boyce ran the business and changed its name to Francis Bannerman Sons

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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74954871/francis-bannerman
