[JRandomFreeper]

That is, has the application of modern military design to civilian firearms produced a class of weapons too dangerous to be in general circulation?

The 2nd amendment was written right after the time when the US Government (such as it was) was borrowing privately owned cannon for the war effort.

I don't know about the Post, but a 6 pounder with grape seems like it's a lot more dangerous, and the founders were hunky-dorey with civilians owning that combo.

That same 6 pounder, grape shot, and powder are still legal to own today, under federal law.

/johnny

[holymoly]

That same 6 pounder, grape shot, and powder are still legal to own today, under federal law.

You can also purchase & own a live-fire black powder Gatling gun, in 36, 45 or 50 calibers.

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