Associated Press Warns That Trebuchets Are Exempt From U.S. Gun Laws
May 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe Associated Press has issued a warning that medieval trebuchets, powerful weapons of war, are largely exempt from current gun safety regulations. These impressive siege engines are capable of incredible projectile motion, launching 400-pound stones at high velocity. It seems the only thing that stops a bad guy with a trebuchet is a good guy with a trebuchet, highlighting a curious loophole in modern weapon laws.
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