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DrFunkenstein

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5. A Victory For Musket Owners Everywhere

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Jun 25, 2026, 12:14 PM

13 hrs ago

The founders wanted the citizens to have access to muskets in case another British invasion came to our airports.

Who are we to argue the finer points of their timeless wisdom?

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