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Ratified
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
The Second Amendment’s intent for individual Americans first came into question in 1822. -
NRA Established
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
The first major effort to eliminate private ownership of firearms came with the National Firearms Act of 1934
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