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The firearms of the American Colonial militia, pre-1776

In the age of weaponized drones, it may be hard to imagine that close to 250 years ago a country was born using the primitive weapons of the oppressor.

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Gun control float featured in 4th of July parade (VIDEO)

The college student responsible for the float said it was a reaction to an NRA float present at the parade each year, although it was absent this year.

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We the People on the Fourth of July

We are once again at the anniversary of the conception of the US, the 4th of July, but while we enjoy the fireworks, let's remember a key word: People.

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Texas cop gets down with local kids doing the ‘Nae Nae’ (VIDEO)

Sgt. Alan Eddins believes that part of protecting and serving the citizens is getting out and interacting with them, and if interacting involves doing the Nae Nae, then so be it.

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ATF’s warning about homemade, illegal fireworks

The ATF is warning those wanting to participate in the festivities this Fourth of July weekend to be safe and aware of homemade and illegal fireworks.

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Roman candle minigun fires 900 fireworks-per-minute (VIDEO)

This Roman candle minigun fires 900 fireworks-per-minute. It’s sort of a one-off, but still, this Fourth of July wonder is sure to be a crowd pleaser. YouTuber iZHarms made the walking fire hazard by combining five AK-180 repeating Roman candles. Last summer, he made a smaller version that had three AK-180s. [ iZHarms/YouTube ]

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Guns.com Week in Review: This Independence Day ask, who made who?

Guns.com is taking off this Friday and Saturday to celebrate the birth of the greatest nation on earth with a couple of the things that make it the greatest: family, BBQ and ordnance. We wish all of you a happy and safe holiday. We'll be back Monday, same bat time, same bat place.

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Texas musician to hold ‘Open Carry Guitar Rally’ on Fourth of July (VIDEO)

Texas musician Barry Kooda, 61, is foregoing his right to bear arms, and is instead holding an Open Carry Guitar Rally on the Fourth of July. Kooda’s event will be held at Continental Bridge Park in Dallas from 6 p.m to 8 p.m., and instead of open carrying rifles, the musician has called for attendees […]

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Texas town pays Ted Nugent $16,000 to NOT rock out at Fourth of July Festival (VIDEO)

The Texas town of Longview paid Ted Nugent $16,000 to not rock out at their Fourth of July Festival because he was “not the right feel for this kind of community event.” The city of Longview had originally scheduled Nugent to headline at the Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center, but later changed their mind […]

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