[Dead Corpse]

I sure do. I also know which were in use when, why, and the innovations that lead to modern cartridge based firearms.

Are you insinuating that muskets were not in common usage? That they were later replaced by rifles?

Or are you trying to argue now that muskets are the only firearms protected by the Second because of their mention in the 1792 Militia Act?

You do know you've tried that before and gotten spanked for it...

[robertpaulsen]

"Are you insinuating that muskets were not in common usage?"

Answer my question first: "Rural folks had muskets and used them for hunting?"