When do you think gun control laws and changes came into effect?

2016-06-20T16:22:45-04:00

I ran across this article today about when gun control began. I had no idea it began in the 1800's and has continued into this century.

http://m.krcrtv.com/History-of-gun-control-in-the-U-S/18563348

History of gun control in the U.S.

The Second Amendment has guaranteed certain gun rights for Americans for more than two centuries. But various laws and court decisions have changed the manufacturing, sale, possession and use of guns.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 20 at 2016 4:23 PM

2016-06-20T16:23:59-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Nice paint!

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jun 20 at 2016 4:30 PM

2016-06-20T16:30:41-04:00

Interesting article, SGT Private RallyPoint Member. As for me and my house, all I can say is "molṑn labé".

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Jun 20 at 2016 4:30 PM

2016-06-20T16:30:57-04:00

Most laws regarding licensing/permits originated with Democrats attempting to regulate the behavior of blacks. Marriage licenses to prevent blacks and whites marrying. Poll taxes and tests to prevent blacks from voting. Gun licensing to make sure blacks couldn't defend themselves. Basically, all licenses and permits are about government control and now extends to everyone regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, etc. It's always about control with Democrats, isn't it?

Response by COL Jean (John) F. B. made Jun 20 at 2016 4:33 PM

2016-06-20T16:33:26-04:00

SGT Private RallyPoint Member Interesting article... Thanks for sharing it.

Response by SFC William Farrell made Jun 20 at 2016 4:46 PM

2016-06-20T16:46:36-04:00

I do recall see something like this SGT Private RallyPoint Member , actually fairly recently. Thanks for sharing.

Response by MCPO Roger Collins made Jun 20 at 2016 4:49 PM

2016-06-20T16:49:18-04:00

Since Chicago has chalked up over 300 so far this year, wouldn't that be an excellent test bed for any and all ideas? It's like an abattoir on the South side.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Jun 20 at 2016 5:01 PM

2016-06-20T17:01:12-04:00

To be honest gun control rules and regulations have been around since muskets and dueling pistols became available in the 1700s most likely SGT Private RallyPoint Member.
I don't know when firearms laws became part of the code of law. I suspect that rules or laws requiring people to leave their firearms at the edge of town, etc. began soon after or during the civil war in the western territories. So much killing had taken place in the Civil War that many were hardened. The raiders in MO and KS produced notorious groups such as the James gang and the Younger brother gangs, etc.

Response by TSgt Joe C. made Jun 20 at 2016 5:22 PM

2016-06-20T17:22:48-04:00

I did not realize gun laws went back that far. I appreciate the share SGT Private RallyPoint Member

Response by SSG Robert Webster made Jun 20 at 2016 5:52 PM

2016-06-20T17:52:50-04:00

Some of the information in that is a bit off. I would suggest learning about The Cow Towns of the Old West. Here are a few places to get started, even The Huffington Post gets a politically charged article/report correct:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/adam-winkler/did-the-wild-west-have-mo_b_956035.html
http://plainshumanities.unl.edu/encyclopedia/doc/egp.ct.011
https://www.awesomestories.com/asset/view/144670
http://www.legendsofamerica.com/ks-kansascowtowns.html

Did the Wild West Have More Gun Control Than We Do Today?

After a decision by the Supreme Court affirming the right of individuals to own guns, then-Chicago Mayor Richard Daley

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jun 22 at 2016 5:29 PM

2016-06-22T17:29:04-04:00

Cool gun! Anyone know where I can get grips like that?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 15 at 2018 11:56 PM

2018-02-15T23:56:40-05:00

I think Gun Control started when people noticed that they can make money on people who own the guns.
When they couldn't control the money associated with gun owners, they now are trying to punish the gun owners for their problem by trying to take away the guns.
Hence, now due to the 2nd Amendment, they can't take away the guns, or control the gun owners, they now are trying to control the ammo figuring, "Duh, What Do I Do Now or Next."