2nd Amendment and Right to Bear Arms

Ratified

Dec 15, 1791

The Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is ratified, which prevents the federal government from infringing on a citizen's right to bear arms.

Bliss v. Commonwealth Brings ‘Individual Right’ Into Question

Jan 7, 1822

The Second Amendment’s intent for individual Americans first came into question in 1822.

NRA Established

Nov 17, 1871

The National Rifle Association is established to increase interest in firearms training and shooting sports; it eventually becomes known for its protective stance on gun ownership rights in the United States.

National Firearms Act Brings About First Major Gun Control

Jan 7, 1934

The first major effort to eliminate private ownership of firearms came with the National Firearms Act of 1934