We all know that the 50 states each have an official bird (ours is the cactus wren, in case you forgot) and an official flower (Arizona's is the saguaro, of course). However, within the last five years, several states -- including the Grand Canyon State -- have designated an official firearm.
The trend started in 2011, when Utah named the Browning M1911 pistol its official state gun.
Also in 2011, Arizona designated the Colt Single Action Army revolver -- which is also known as the Single Action Army, SAA, Model P, Peacemaker, M1873, or Colt .45 -- as its state gun.
Indiana in 2012, designated the Grousland Rifle as the state firearm. (Photo: Michael Wheatley/Provided by Grouseland Foundation)
In 2013, West Virginia adopted the Hall Model 1819 flintlock rifle as its state gun. (Photo: 19th Century Firearms)
In 2014, Pennsylvannia made the Pennsylvania Long Rifle the official firearm of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Photo: 19th Century Firearms)
Also in 2014, Alaska named the pre-1964 Winchester 70 its official state gun (Pictured: A modern-era Alaskan Model 70)
Tennesee became the seventh state to adopt an official firearm, the Barrett .50 caliber rifle, which has been described as powerful enough to destroy a commercial aircraft.
