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hlthe2b

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6. Exactly. Even those who know virtually nothing about munitions should recognize that.

Reply to gab13by13 (Reply #2)

Sun May 3, 2026, 06:50 PM

7 hrs ago

A shotgun is not a handgun is not a basic rifle is not an automated assault rifle... A shotgun scatters pellet at distance but at close contact would have blown the agent across the room and loaded up that vest with shot pellets.

Friendly fire attempting to be masked in the most clumsy and unbelievable way, I'd say.... Not to mention coming from this woman makes it even more unbelievable.

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Buckshot is not a bullet, gab13by13 8 hrs ago #2

Exactly. Even those who know virtually nothing about munitions should recognize that. hlthe2b 7 hrs ago #6

Agreed and gee, one whole pellet. ratchiweenie 7 hrs ago #11

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