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Jan 1, 1364
The Invention
The first recorded use of the fireman was in 1364. The holder would touch a burning wick to one side of the gun, and the flame would ignite the gun powder. -
Period: Jan 1, 1364 to
Through the Ages of Gun Control
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Jan 1, 1400
First Mechanic Firearm
The Matchlock Gun is invented. -
Amendment II
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The American Civil War
The Battle of Fort Sumter ignites the Civil War after Abraham Lincoln's election and the abolishment of slavery. The American Civil War resulted in over 750,000 soldier deaths, but over 1 million American deaths in total. -
The NRA
The National Rifle Assocation supports the right to bear arms, with over 4.5 million members in America. Although the NRA is supported by many, there have been many criticisms throughout the years, by the mass public and our government. -
Gun Sales to Felons Are Prohibited
Federal Firearm Act is processed. Requires owners to maintain records of purchased guns. Felons are prohibited from owning guns. -
Assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy
After the assassinations of MLK and Robert Kennedy, the Gun Control Act prohibits mail ordered guns and imported guns from being owned, as well as mentally ill people and illegal drug users from owning guns. -
Columbine High School Masacre
High schoolers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, injured 21 people and killed 13, sparking the largest debate over gun control laws. -
Million Mom March
On Mother's Day in D.C. 750,000 people marched the streets, promoting tighter gun control. -
Sandy Hook Elementary School Shooting
Adam Lanza killed 20 children and six children in December at an Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Now the second deadliest school shooting in America, it has renewed the debate over gun control and legistlastion banning the sale of certain guns is in the works. -
Gun Control Proposal and Reform
President Obama unviels new gun control reform in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting. Tighter backgrouch checks, gun locks and safes, and school official training for protection are a few of the 23 actions.
