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[-] Noite_Etion@lemmy.world 6 points 22 hours ago* (last edited 22 hours ago)

Every boy in England was required to learn how to use a longbow, there were no farmers in England that needed to be rapidly trained. It was also a requirement that all men from 15-60 own and use a longbow (practice every week).

It was enforced for like 500 years.

[-] Grail@multiverse.soulism.net 6 points 21 hours ago

America: You have the right to bear arms

England: I better see you bearing arms or you're in trouble

this post was submitted on 28 Jun 2026
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