The fight to defend the right to keep and bear arms in the United States has been a long and hard one. Organizations like the National Rifle Association are on the front lines of the struggle against gun control, a position they’ve held on their own for quite some time. With their help, we’ve put together this detailed infographic that describes the history of that fight.
Timeline of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Fight in the United States

Monday, June 29, 2015

Monday, September 22, 2025
The California State Legislature has adjourned for the year and, unsurprisingly, sent a number of anti-gun bills to Governor Gavin Newsom (D) to consider.
Monday, September 22, 2025
On September 10, the First District Court of Appeal of the State of Florida struck down the Sunshine State’s prohibition on open carry as a violation of the Second Amendment in the case McDaniel v. Florida. ...
Monday, September 22, 2025
NRA has been consistent in its suggestions for tackling firearm-related crime: Enforce the existing laws against criminals.
Monday, September 22, 2025
Canada’s Liberal government has consistently and misleadingly used “buyback” to describe the 2020 mandatory “assault weapon” confiscation law, in an attempt to make the scheme appear less hostile to property rights and Canada’s responsible gun ...
Thursday, September 18, 2025
On Monday, September 22, at 11:00 a.m., the House Judiciary Committee is scheduled to take up a full slate of gun control bills. The timing of this package is yet more proof that their legislative ...
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