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“The Second Amendment protects an individual right to possess a firearm unconnected with service in a militia, and to use that arm for traditionally lawful purposes, such as self-defense within the home.” -
NRA founded to fight KKK, black leaders. NRA stands for National Rifle Association. -
The War Revenue Act is passed to impose a manufacturer's tax on firearms and ammunition -
The Federal Firearms Act requires gun sellers to obtain a Federal Firearms License and to maintain records of the names and addresses of gun purchasers. Gun sales to convicted felons are prohibited. -
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is formed as a separate law enforcement organization within the United States Department of Justice. -
A new federal law is enacted that requires toy guns that look real to have bright orange plugs fixed in the barrels. -
The Gun-Free School Zones Act, enacted as section 1702 of the Crime Control Act, makes it a crime to possess or discharge a firearm within 1000 feet of a school. -
The Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 bans the sale, manufacture, importation and possession of specific types of assault weapons for civilian use. -
Teenagers Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold kill a teacher and a dozen students at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. This tragedy fuels a new campaign on gun control.
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Feb. 26: Florida teenager Trayvon Martin is shot and killed by neighborhood watch captain George Zimmerman. The shooting reignites the debate over Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law