September 13 in Firearms History

2 dates for gun owners on September 13

  • Remembered 1
  • Law or Ruling 1
  1. Remembered1881 · 145 years ago

    Gen. Ambrose Burnside (Died)

    Gen. Ambrose Burnside
    (May 23, 1824 – September 13, 1881) (57)
    – 1843-1847 United States Military Academy – graduated 18th in a class of 47
    – 1847–1853 Mexican–American War (1st Lieutenant)
    – 1853 manufactured the Burnside carbine
    – 1861 – 1865 Civil War, Major General
    – 1866-1869 Governor of Rhode Island
    – 1871 NRA’s first President
    – 1875-1881 U.S. Senator from Rhode Island
    – His distinctive style of facial hair became known as sideburns

     

  2. Law or Ruling

    Assault Weapons Ban & Sunset (1994 – 2004)

    Anniversary of the AWB SunsetSept 13, 1994 - Sept 13, 2004

    #AWB
    #AssaultWeaponsBan
    #unjustlaw #CompromiseThis
    #ItFailedBecauseItsBad

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