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Where do these stupid American Gun Control Laws come from? Why do they exist? In this video by GunsAmerica and Funker Tactical, retired USMC Infantry Unit Leader sheds light on the differences between a highly restricted firearm<\/a> and a 50-state legal one.<\/p>\n

A video everyone needs to watch from the anti-gun lobby to the 2A supporter as it uses logic and statistical information to demystify the “evil scary rifle” and provide both a historical and modern perspective on guns in America.<\/p>\n

For more on why gun-control laws are asinine, check out this article: All One Needs to Know About Guns and Crime in Three Charts<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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