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It's time to celebrate Gun Appreciation Day on January 19! This day was created in 2013 as a way to recognize the importance of guns and gun safety. It is also an opportunity for people to learn more about the history and significance of guns, as well as their role in our society today.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1791</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Second Amendment Ratified</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United States ratified the Second Amendment right to bear arms to the Constitution.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1934</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>National Firearms Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The National Firearms Act was passed in response to organized crime, imposing a tax on the making and transfer of certain firearms.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1968</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Gun Control Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Gun Control Act was enacted to regulate the firearms industry and firearms owners by primarily focusing on interstate commerce.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1993</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Brady Handgun Violence Act</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act was passed, requiring federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Gun Appreciation Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>The first National Gun Appreciation Day was observed to show support for gun rights in the United States.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a gun show</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gun shows are a great place to admire and appreciate guns. You can view and learn more about different guns, and talk to experts who will be more than happy to answer your questions.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a shooting range</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Reserve and attend your local shooting range and get the chance to shoot some of the latest guns they have in stock. Remember to wear safety equipment and follow all instructions given by the range masters.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch gun movies</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to watch your favorite gun movies or documentaries about gun history. Immerse yourself in the world of guns and appreciate their historical value.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Listen to gun podcasts</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Listen to podcasts about guns from experts in the field who discuss everything from gun safety tips to stories about hunting trips. There is plenty of interesting information out there on the topic of guns.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Host a gun appreciation party</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends together for a Gun Appreciation Day party! Invite everyone over for some food, drinks, and conversation while you share stories of your favorite guns.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Guns help to protect our right to self-defense</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Having a gun can give individuals the ability to defend themselves and their loved ones in dangerous situations. It's important that we recognize and appreciate firearms as tools of defense so that individual citizens don’t only depend on law enforcement for their protection.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Guns preserve an important part of American history</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Firearms have been an integral part of America's culture and heritage since its inception. It's important to remember our past, and celebrating Gun Appreciation Day is one way to honor those who have sacrificed their lives for the Second Amendment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Guns help to promote gun safety</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>It's essential that we make sure that firearms are handled responsibly and safely. Through Gun Appreciation Day, we can remind ourselves about the importance of proper handling and storage procedures when dealing with firearms, as well as emphasizing the need for background checks for anyone interested in buying guns.</p></div></div>
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