To: scottfactor
In 1776, firearms were MORE dangerous, not less, because of the primitive medical treatment available. Any torso wound was generally fatal, after an agonizing period of massive infection. Any limb wound meant an amputation, and a 50-50 chance of survival.
7 posted on
12/17/2012 6:17:53 AM PST by
Travis McGee
(www.EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
To: Travis McGee
In 1776, firearms were MORE dangerous, not less, because of the primitive medical treatment available. Any torso wound was generally fatal, after an agonizing period of massive infection. Any limb wound meant an amputation, and a 50-50 chance of survival.Not to mention that the Brown Bess musket ball was 3/4 inch in diameter...that'd leave a mark!
11 posted on
12/17/2012 6:23:58 AM PST by
Smokin' Joe
(How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing)
To: Travis McGee
And the fire arm was less reliable...
Yet everyone had one, knew how to use it, taught their children at a young age and never locked them up....
And went to church every Sunday....
To: Travis McGee
The original .22 rimfire cartridge was considered scary because of the following infection that was almost always fatal after weeks of agony.
40 posted on
12/17/2012 7:23:07 AM PST by
pabianice
(washington, dc ..)
To: Travis McGee
Keep in mind that in the 1700’s, the 2A included private ownership of cannons.
41 posted on
12/17/2012 7:26:01 AM PST by
SauronOfMordor
(To learn who rules over you, simply find out who you are not allowed to criticize - Voltaire)
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