Major events in Gun Violence and safety

  • The second amendment

    The right to bear arms. The second amendment has been amended 17 times with the change in technology.
  • NRA Establishment

  • Federal Firearms Act

    A federal license is required on the gun manufacturers, importers, and persons in the business of selling firearms.
  • Gun Control Act

    Banning mail order sales of rifles and shotguns and prohibiting most felons, drug users and people found mentally incompetent from buying guns.
  • Armed Career Criminal Act

    A mandatory sentence of 15 years and a fine of not more than $25,000 for Armed Criminals
  • Shooting at Douglas High School

    17 people were killed by a previous student of the school
  • Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting

    15 people were killed and 2 others were wounded
  • Boise mall shooting

    2 people were killed and 4 others were injured.