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Midnight Writer

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8. Years ago, a gun-humper co-worker of mine said if he was to go on a shooting rampage,

Reply to gab13by13 (Original post)

Wed Apr 29, 2026, 02:00 PM

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he would use a pump-action shotgun instead of an assault rifle. He claimed it would not fire as fast, but if you hit someone it would be a sure casualty.

He said most mass shooters are stupid for using semi-auto rifles because the kill/hit ratio is too low.

For what it's worth.

Edit to add: Yes, he is an outspoken MAGA today

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Years ago, a gun-humper co-worker of mine said if he was to go on a shooting rampage, Midnight Writer Wednesday #8