July 16, 1862 – March 25, 1931 Investigative journalist, educator Early leader in the civil rights movement co- founder of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Born in Mississippi moved to Memphis, Tennessee moved to Chicago, Illinois “A Winchester rifle should have a place of honor in every black home, and it should be used … Read more
August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926 “Miss Annie Oakley”, “Watanya Cicilla” (Little Sure Shot), “Little Miss Sure Shot” America’s first female star Annie Oakley taught more than 15,000 women how to use a gun Sixth of nine children ( born Phoebe Ann Mosey )(Phoebe Ann Moses) began trapping before the age of seven began … Read more
At a Glance 1840 – 1928 NRA co-founder whose rifle manuals and Creedmoor range shaped American rifle training. Schools National Rifle Association (co-founder, 1871) Creedmoor Rifle Range (opened 1873) Public Schools Athletic League, New York (founding president, 1903) Accomplishments Union Army veteran, later brigadier general, New York National Guard Co-founded the NRA (chartered November 17, … Read more
(August 11, 1836 – May 23, 1917) 1861–62 Washington correspondent of the New York Times 1863 Founded the Army and Navy JournalOur FIRST Firearm Instructor? 1866 co-founded Galaxy Magazine, which published the early writings of Mark Twain 1870 one of the founders of the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1871 Meets with Gen. George Wingate– they … Read more
1832 – Dec 5, 1914 “Stagecoach Mary” Born a slave in Tennessee 1865 – freed when slavery was outlawed 1870 – Worked on the steamboat Robert E. Lee 1884 – moved to Montana 1885 – first African American woman to become a U.S. postal service Star Route mail carrier 1885 – 1889 – 1st Star Route 1889 – 1893 – … Read more
(May 23, 1824 – September 13, 1881)– 1843-1847 United States Military Academy – graduated 18th in a class of 47– 1847–1853 Mexican–American War (1st Lieutenant)– 1853 manufactured the Burnside carbine– 1861 – 1865 Civil War, Major General– 1866-1869 Governor of Rhode Island– 1871 NRA’s first President– 1875-1881 U.S. Senator from Rhode Island– His distinctive style of facial hair became known as sideburns About Gen. Ambrose … Read more
March 1822 – March 10, 1913 Araminta “Minty” Ross Born into slavery 1844 – Married John Tubman changed her name from Araminta to Harriet soon after her marriage 1849 – escaped and made 13 missions to rescue 70+ slaves Tubman carried a small revolver, and was not afraid to use it 1858 – met abolitionist John Brown … Read more
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