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| Michener's novel Chesapeake (1978) has decent descriptions of larger punt guns in action. Along with the devastation they caused to wildfowl populations along Maryland's Eastern Shore back in the day. |
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| quote: Originally posted by Patriot:
that's slaughtering...
Of course it is, and for the same reason as slaughtering other animals to this day: to supply commercial markets with food. Until the mean old government passed laws limiting hunting (call it “harvesting” if you like) wildlife for commercial purposes, many animals were killed by various means (not only shooting) nearly to the point of extinction—or beyond (e.g., the passenger pigeon).
“ One may protest against evil; it can be exposed and, if need be, prevented by use of force. … Against stupidity we are defenseless. … [R]easons fall on deaf ears; facts that contradict one's prejudgment simply need not be believed … and when facts are irrefutable they are just pushed aside ….”
— Dietrich Bonhoeffer |
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| Is it wrong that I busted out laughing when he set that thing off? |
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My dog crosses the line
| quote: Originally posted by Woodman:
Michener's novel Chesapeake (1978) has decent descriptions of larger punt guns in action. Along with the devastation they caused to wildfowl populations along Maryland's Eastern Shore back in the day.
one of my favorite reads. |
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Non-Miscreant
| So can I still buy a Punt gun? I guess they're all antique. Looks like fun, even if I'm not shooting at passenger pigeons or ducks. I can think of a few flocks of geese that could use a shot or two. Dirty streets no more.
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