September 24 in Firearms History

2 dates for gun owners on September 24

  • Military 1
  • Birthday 1
  1. Military1936 · 90 years ago

    Gold Star Mother’s and Family’s Day

    A day set aside to honor the families of our nation's fallen service members
    On June 23, 1936, then President Franklin D. Roosevelt permanently established the last Sunday of September as Gold Star Mother's Day.
    Today we honor our nation's Gold Star Mothers for their courage, resiliency, and sacrifice
    (photo: Gold Star Mothers Monument in Yonkers, NY)

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  2. Birthday

    Hugo Schmeisser (Born)

    Hugo Schmeisser
    Sept 24, 1884 – Sept 12, 1953 (69)

    • 1928 MP-28
    • 1938 MP-43
    • 1944 Sturmgewehr 44

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