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2nd Amendment Ratified
The 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights was ratified. -
African Americans not able to own firearms
Several southern states pass "black codes". Some prohibit African Americans to possess firearms in hopes of controling them once more. -
The War Revenue Act
This was a tax imposed on manufature's on all firearms and ammunition. -
Federal Firearms Act
The Federal Firearms Act required gun sellers to have a firewarms license and maintain the records of the names and addresses of gun purchasers. You also cannot be a felon to purchase a gun. -
NRA grows
By this time, the NRA had grown to about 70, 000 members -
Martin Luther King Jr is Assassinated
Martin Luther King Jr, leader of the African-American civil rights leder. Famous for his advancements in United States culture was shot on this day. -
Bans Possession of Handguns
Mayor Walter E. Washington signs a bill that bans the posession of a handgun unless you are a registered security officer. -
Attempted Assassination
President Ronald Reagan and three others were shot in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley, Jr. outside the Washington Hilton Hotel. -
Gun Free School Zones
This act states that you must be 1000 away from the perimeter of a school zone. The NRA then drops to 2.6 million -
BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE
This documentary by Michael Moore and he explores the flaws in Americas view on gun violence
