February 14 in Firearms History

1911 was patented on Feb 14, 1911
The 1911 was formally adopted by the Army on March 29, 1911, when it was designated Model of 1911, later changed to Model 1911, in 1917, and then M1911, in the mid-1920s.

The story goes, at the end of 1910, John Browning shot Six thousand rounds from a single pistol over the course of two days. When the gun began to grow hot, it was simply immersed in water to cool it. The Colt gun passed with no reported malfunctions

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Elmer Keith – Died

Elmer Keith
– March 8, 1899 – February 14, 1984 (85)
– During World War II, was an inspector at the Ogden, Utah Arsenal
– Rifles that he inspected are cartouche stamped with the initials “OGEK” in a rectangular box

Creator of the:

• 1935 - .357 Magnum cartridge
• 1956 - .44 Magnum cartridge
• 1963 - .41 Magnum cartridge

1956 - Ruger Model 29 .44 Magnum single action Blackhawk revolver

The purpose of the National Salute to Veteran Patients Program is to:

• pay tribute and express appreciation to Veterans;
• increase community awareness of the role of the VA medical center;
• encourage citizens to visit hospitalized Veterans and to become involved as volunteers.

The week of February 14 each year is your opportunity to say thank you to a special group of men and women, more than 98,000 Veterans of the U.S. armed services who are cared for every day in Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) medical centers, outpatient clinics, domiciliaries, and nursing homes.  During the National Salute, VA invites individuals, Veterans groups, military personnel, civic organizations, businesses, schools, local media, celebrities and sports stars to participate in a variety of activities at the VA medical centers.  The activities and events include special ward visits and valentine distributions; photo opportunities; school essay contests; special recreation activities and Veteran recognition programs.

February 14-17, 2019
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City

the very best in North American wildlife conservation and hunting expositions with a joint national convention between two major North American wildlife conservation organizations – Sportsmen for Fish & Wildlife (SFW) and the Mule Deer Foundation (MDF).

Exhibit Hall Hours:
Thursday 10am – 7pm
Friday 10am – 7pm
Saturday 10am – 7pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm