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24. Cowboys, Gangsters, and Assassins: How Gun Laws Died (Ep 2)

Journey Through Time

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This chapter explores the founding of the National Rifle Association in 1871 by two Union veterans focused on gun safety and marksmanship. It examines how the organization's creation is intertwined with the mythos of the Wild West, setting the stage for its evolution in America's ongoing relationship with firearms.

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