Shotguns In U.S. Warfare
BY Herschel Smith2 years, 3 months ago
This article at Task & Purpose provides some interesting information, as well as this one at Guns & Ammo.
This article at Task & Purpose provides some interesting information, as well as this one at Guns & Ammo.
On July 23, 2022 at 10:02 am, Bill Buppert said:
Th irony of these well documented videos is that the very crux of the infamous US v Miller case in 1939 argued over the use and efficacy of “sawed-off” shotguns in warfare. One should wonder that a sitting judge in 1939 would not have a comprehensive if not passing awareness that “trench sweepers” were used in WWI.
The primary function of the Miller case, pre-Heller, was to find that the RKBA was a collective right, and not an individual one.
Notice the 1934 NFA doesn’t ban certain guns, it only requires lots of red-tape, government surveillance and paying excise taxes on their transfer.
Accepting a government courts pronouncement as to what a cited case says is risky when it comes to the 2A, courts are neither trustworthy nor honest.
Grab a cup of coffee and read the comments in Volokh’s essay to get a better picture.
https://volokh.com/2010/02/27/united-states-v-miller/
On July 23, 2022 at 11:02 am, Latigo Morgan said:
After listening to that description of the Trench gun’s capabilities, I’m thinking my Mossberg 590 is inadequate.
There were some pretty good exaggerations on the 12 gauge 00 buckshot capabilities, there.
On July 23, 2022 at 11:19 am, Bradley A Graham said:
and the rule of lenity will never be allowed to exist in any court in today’s political environment.
On July 23, 2022 at 1:09 pm, =TW= said:
Garand Thumb trench gun video:
https://youtu.be/0nRWqKC5bqQ
On July 23, 2022 at 2:05 pm, =TW= said:
Post-WWII commercial Stevens 620:
Converted to “Trench Gun” configuration. (Genuine examples are rare and pricey. Fakes abound.)
Cut the barrel to 20″.
Installed a replica M97 heat shield w/ bayo lug.
Installed NOS rear sling mount.
Stripped wood and applied oil finish
Fitted replica buttplate, NOS screws.
“Aged” the heat shield a bit.
USGI web sling and US M1917 bayo complete the package.
No attempt was made to fake a legitimate original TG.
Kicks like a Mule.
On July 23, 2022 at 5:04 pm, JBM said:
Forgotten Weapons video on the M1897; One of the best I’ve seen!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0D6p3w2qgY
On July 23, 2022 at 9:42 pm, Paul B said:
The other side always complains when you find a advantage. There is a reason the are no1 in defense of the home.