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Apr 8, 1232
Invention of gunpowder
The chinese invented gunpowder (blackpowder and filled it in tubes, known as rockets. -
Apr 8, 1248
First use of a canon
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Apr 8, 1300
Invention of the Firearm
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Apr 8, 1364
First use of firearm
This date was the first recorded use of a firearm, ignition of gunpowder that was loaded into the gun barrel. -
Apr 8, 1542
Spring gun invented
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Use of paper cartridge
Introductino of paper cartridge used on guns for easy use. -
Pneumatic air guns used
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Contriner of Vienna designed a 15 shot compressed air gun.
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The Hall rifle was patented. It is considered the first successful breechloader.
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Clay pigeon targets patented in the U.S. by George Likowsky.
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The first organized trapshooting tournaments were held.
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John C. Garand developed the M-1 semiautomatic rifle.
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Russian military adopts the AK-47.
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The first trap throwing of clay pigeons took place in New York.
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New Mexico concealed carry law becomes effective.
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Virginia Tech student kills 32