May 21 in Firearms History

6 dates for gun owners on May 21

  • Patent 1
  • Birthday 1
  • Military 2
  • Anniversary 1
  • People 1
  1. Patent1811 · 215 years ago

    M1819 Hall rifle – Patented

    M1819 Hall rifle

    • May 21, 1811 - Patented
    • 1819 - adopted by the U.S. Army
    • March 5th, 2013 - State gun of West Virginia

     

  2. Birthday1881 · 145 years ago

    John Pedersen – Born

    May 21, 1881 – May 23, 1951

    • prolific firearm designer
    • Over 70 patents
      1918 - Pedersen device
      converted a standard Springfield 1903  to a semi-automatic, pistol-caliber
      1920s - Pedersen Rifle, T1E3
      Competed with M1 Garand  to replace 1903 Springfield

    Remington
    - Model 51 pistol
    - Model 10 pump-action shotgun
    - Models 12, 14, 25 pump-action rifles
    Browning Model 17 pump-action shotgu
    Ithaca
    - Ithaca 37 pump-action shotgun
    Irwin-Pedersen Arms Company

  3. Military1949 · 77 years ago

    Armed Forces Day

    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 for their patriotic service in support of our country.
    The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.
    #ArmedForcesDay
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    Armed Forces Day
    May 16A holiday for citizens to come together and thank our military members for their service to the country.Armed Forces Day was created on Aug 31, 1949 to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days

    The single day celebration stemmed from the unification of the Armed Forces under the Department of Defense.

    Memorial Day, we remember the fallen
    Veterans Day, we remember those who have served

    Today, we thank those who are currently serving, both home and abroad

    #ThankASoldier#BuyAServiceMemberLunch
    #SaluteOurFlag
    #Army #Navy #AirForce #Marines#CoastGuard

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  4. Anniversary1977 · 49 years ago

    NRA Cincinnati Revolt

    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

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  5. Military1986 · 40 years ago

    Titan II Missile Museum opened to the public

    Titan II Missile Museum

    Sahuarita, AZ

    • Air Force Facility Missile Site 8
    • Titan II ICBM Site 571-7
    • 571st Strategic Missile Squadron (SMS)
    • 390th Strategic Missile Wing (SMW)
    • 1963 – became operational
    • November 11, 1982 – 571-7 came off alert
    • February of 1983 – concept of museum began
    • 1984 – deactivated
    • September 1985 – Silo given to Pima County for a Museum
    • May 21, 1986 – Titan Missile Museum opened to the public
    • run by the nonprofit Arizona Aerospace Foundation
    • 1994 – declared a National Historic Landmark

    http://gunshopguide.com/firearm-museums/titan-ii-missile-museum/

  6. People

    The Mingle 2022

    2 full days and running 2 live fire classes and 1 classroom presentation

    We will provide lunch, snacks and water

    sponsors cover all range fees and ammo to shoot during the HK live fire block ! 

    • Pickens County Sportsman's Club
    • Saturday, May 21st and Sunday, May 22nd, 2022

    http://www.thecompletecombatant.com/the-mingle-may-2022.html