October 1 in Firearms History

2 dates for gun owners on October 1

  • Law or Ruling 2
  1. Law or Ruling2009 · 17 years ago

    Montana Firearms Freedom Act became effective

    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

     

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8fWFD5ENYQ

  2. Law or Ruling2014 · 12 years ago

    Alabama Hunting with a Suppressor decriminalized in 2014

    Alabama lifted restrictions on suppressors for hunting

    October 1, 2014