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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.
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The Matchlock Gun is invented.
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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.
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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.
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Federal Firearm Act is processed. Requires owners to maintain records of purchased guns. Felons are prohibited from owning guns.
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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.
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High schoolers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, injured 21 people and killed 13, sparking the largest debate over gun control laws.
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On Mother's Day in D.C. 750,000 people marched the streets, promoting tighter gun control.
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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.
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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.
