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[–] VandalayIndustries 0 points 38 points (+38|-0) ago 

They intended the population to be armed with military guns to defend against a tyrannical government.

What that means is, we should be able to own machine guns and mortars and tanks and....

Your move.

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[–] IheartSwimming ago 

I've always thought America wasn't meant to be this civilized and giant economically of a country, more of a frontier. Like Alaska.

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[–] Maxcactus ago 

In that day was there much distinction between rifles owned by civilians and the army?

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[–] Thisismyvoatusername ago 

Civilians owned the same types of weapons as the military including cannons, small ships of war, etc. Of course, a lot of people also didn't own the same type of weapons.

The primary infantry weapon was the musket. It was smooth bore and not long barreled. It could be reloaded quickly but was not highly accurate. Military doctrine of the day involved formations of men firing rapidly. So they could overpower other forces by rate of fire at close range. Sending many bullets inaccurately towards the enemy.

For many civilians the primary weapon was a rifle. It had a longer barrel, took longer to reload, but was highly accurate up to much longer distances. It was intended primarily for hunting.

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[–] NonyaBidness 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

...and the state to be disarmed. No standing armies.

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[–] fusir 2 points -1 points (+1|-2) ago 

And Nukes.

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[–] Gowdy 0 points 7 points (+7|-0) ago 

Boy will those bad guys be sorry when I fire a blunderbuss and take out an entire wall.

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[–] lipids 0 points 5 points (+5|-0) ago 

That reminds me. I need a bayonet.

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[–] TheBuddha 0 points 4 points (+4|-0) ago 

I don't really want to kill anyone, but if I did... I'd want to shoot them with a cannon.

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[–] Sullysq 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

You still can own cannons and warships. Tanks too. They're all priced out of most people's range though.

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[–] Slagiatt 6 points -2 points (+4|-6) ago  (edited ago)

Despite what everybody claims, when called out to perform, most guys cant even shoot a .300 win mag worth a shit, let alone a .50 bmg. To a lot of guys, shooting magnums is like a penis size thing. Fact is, its not something everybody can do.

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[–] VelvetLurker69 2 points 1 point (+3|-2) ago 

Ever shot the Smith and Wesson .460 in the 8.5" barrel with a scope? Or how about an online muzzle loader shooting a 350 grain slug with about 120 grains of powder and do it accurately? Take your size bullshit somewhere else.

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