Firearms

By tanaboekelman
  • 1100

    Gunpowder was Invented in China

  • 1364

    First recorded use of a firearm

  • 1380

    Hand guns are known across Europe

  • 1400

    The matchlock gun appears

    Before this, guns could only be fired by having a burning wick to ignite the powder inside.
  • 1509

    Invention of the Wheel Lock

    This invention made it easier to shoot and more reliable. There was no wick that needed to stay lit.

  • The First Flinklock

    This was an ignition system designed to spark and keep the lid back at the same time.

  • American Revolution

  • First Revolver

    Samuel Colt invented the first revolver.

  • True shotguns become common

  • John Moses 1885-1897

    John Moses Browning designed the first rifle, pump shotgun​, and the automatic Colt 45.

  • Minnesota Concealed Carry Law Passed

  • Iowa Concealed Carry Law Passed

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