Gun Control in the United States

2nd Amendment Ratified

Jan 1, 1791

The 2nd Amendment in the Bill of Rights was ratified.

African Americans not able to own firearms

Jan 1, 1865

Several southern states pass "black codes". Some prohibit African Americans to possess firearms in hopes of controling them once more.

The War Revenue Act

Feb 4, 1919

This was a tax imposed on manufature's on all firearms and ammunition.

Federal Firearms Act

Jan 1, 1938

The Federal Firearms Act required gun sellers to have a firewarms license and maintain the records of the names and addresses of gun purchasers. You also cannot be a felon to purchase a gun.

NRA grows

Jan 1, 1946

By this time, the NRA had grown to about 70, 000 members

Martin Luther King Jr is Assassinated

Apr 4, 1968

Martin Luther King Jr, leader of the African-American civil rights leder. Famous for his advancements in United States culture was shot on this day.

Bans Possession of Handguns

Feb 4, 1976

Mayor Walter E. Washington signs a bill that bans the posession of a handgun unless you are a registered security officer.

Attempted Assassination

Mar 30, 1981

President Ronald Reagan and three others were shot in an assassination attempt by John Hinckley, Jr. outside the Washington Hilton Hotel.

Gun Free School Zones

Feb 4, 1990

This act states that you must be 1000 away from the perimeter of a school zone. The NRA then drops to 2.6 million

BOWLING FOR COLUMBINE

Feb 4, 2002

This documentary by Michael Moore and he explores the flaws in Americas view on gun violence