Gun Control

British General Thomas Gage and his redcoats confiscate American arms and gunpowder in the "Powder Alarm"

Sep 1, 1774

2nd amendment ratified

Dec 15, 1791

The Bill of RIghts contains the 2nd amendment to the US constitution, stating that: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."(US Bill of Rights) Image Source: (Bill of Rights of the US Constitution)

Freedmen's Bureau calls for individual gun rights for all Americans in Freedmen's Bureau Bill

Feb 19, 1866

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NRA Founded

Nov 17, 1871

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National Firearms Act enacted under FDR

Jun 26, 1934

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Gun Control Act enacted under Lyndon Johnson

Oct 22, 1968

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President Obama reprimands Congress and NRA after gun control measures don't pass

Apr 17, 2013

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