From the very beginning. The American War for Independence against the British was waged with Brown Bess and Charleville flintlock muskets, as well as any number of homegrown Jaeger rifles, Kentucky and Pennsylvania Long rifles, flintlock pistols and more. Actually this was all before we were actually the "United States of America." Before we were a nation, we had guns, and have had them ever since.
there is an unknown amount of guns used by the American army
About 1607, when Jamestown was first founded. Americans have always had guns.
Obviously, if used responsibly, guns can be used to protect people. A gun is a tool; used for the purpose it was intended, it can be a deterrent or can be used for defense.
When it was first formed.
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By winning hearts and minds (guns).
They merit a salute of 19 guns.
The first cannon and guns were used in the early 14th century in Europe. The first battle where there were significant numbers of guns was the Battle of Crecy in France in 1413.
Yes, they used the first pistols= revolvers and the first rifles= muskets
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Some. I own a Beretta 92FS. It's a variation of the M9 used by the military. Both my gun and all M9s used in the US military are made in the US. However, you can purchase Italian made Beretta guns.