April 15 in Firearms History

3 dates for gun owners on April 15

  • Birthday 1
  • Law or Ruling 2
  1. Birthday1821 · 205 years ago

    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

  2. Law or Ruling2016 · 10 years ago

    Mississippi passes Constitutional Carry

    9th state

    Took effect April 15, 2016

    HB 786

    Signed May of 2016

  3. Law or Ruling

    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 of Montana after October 1, 2009, and which remain in the state, are exempt from United States federal firearms regulations

    • These items are to be clearly stamped "Made in Montana" on a central metallic part.
    • It applies to all firearms other than fully automatic weapons
    • It also applies to ammunition (except exploding projectiles)
    • It also applies to accessories such as suppressors.
    • The law has no requirements for registration, background checks or dealer licensing

    held invalid by Federal courts

     

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