slinkiusmaximus
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What are some examples of successful rebellions or wars that were directly helped by the non-gov't side having access to semiautomatic rifles such as AR-15s or semi-auto AKs?
I'm having a discussion with someone on Facebook (yeah I know) about the importance of civilians in the US being able to own AR-15s and similar rifles as a means to deter a tyrannical gov't, and the person I'm having this discussion with is asking for examples of rebellions or civil wars where those in rebellion were successful against their gov't at least partially because they had access to semiautomatic rifles such as AR-15s. I would think there'd be plenty of examples, but my knowledge on civil wars and rebellions isn't very strong. Any history/current geopolitical affairs buffs out there that could give me a hand?
Thanks in advance!
(Disclaimer: I'm new here, and while I did my best to make sure I'm posting this in the right forum, I apologize if this is supposed to be posted somewhere else.)
I'm having a discussion with someone on Facebook (yeah I know) about the importance of civilians in the US being able to own AR-15s and similar rifles as a means to deter a tyrannical gov't, and the person I'm having this discussion with is asking for examples of rebellions or civil wars where those in rebellion were successful against their gov't at least partially because they had access to semiautomatic rifles such as AR-15s. I would think there'd be plenty of examples, but my knowledge on civil wars and rebellions isn't very strong. Any history/current geopolitical affairs buffs out there that could give me a hand?
Thanks in advance!
(Disclaimer: I'm new here, and while I did my best to make sure I'm posting this in the right forum, I apologize if this is supposed to be posted somewhere else.)