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No, Abdul el Sayed, the Second Amendment doesn’t mean muskets only

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Harsanyi, D. (2026, October 23). No, Abdul el Sayed, the Second Amendment doesn’t mean muskets only. Washington Examiner. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4777444/abdul-el-sayed-second-amendment-muskets/

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Abdul el Sayed, a Democratic Senate candidate in Michigan, made comments at a rally suggesting that the Second Amendment only applies to muskets, an interpretation criticized as inaccurate by commentators. They argue that such a view misunderstands the constitutional right to bear arms as not being tied to specific types of weapons but rather to the principle of self-defense and personal freedoms.

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At a recent rally in Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed made controversial comments about the Second Amendment, suggesting that it only applies to muskets, not modern firearms. El Sayed’s statement implies an outdated interpretation of the amendment's intent, drawing criticism from supporters of gun rights who argue that the right to bear arms is not technology-specific but rather a fundamental right. His comment has sparked debate over the interpretation and application of constitutional rights in contemporary contexts, particularly regarding individual freedoms versus public safety concerns.

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Speaking at a recent rally in Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed delivered a snarky and ignorant remark about the Second Amendment: “When they promised the right to bear arms, they had muskets. So yeah, everyone should have equal rights to a musket.”

right criticizes a Democratic candidate for misunderstanding the Second Amendment

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David Harsanyi

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Democratic Kentucky Michigan Senate the Second Amendment

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Abdul el Sayed PERSON · 1× Anglican NORP · 1× Democratic NORP · 1× Kentucky NORP · 1× Michigan GPE · 1× Presbyterian NORP · 1× Senate ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Second Amendment doesn’t guarantee the right of individuals to keep and bear “muskets” or “Kentucky rifles” or “cannons” any more than the First Amendment guarantees the right of individuals to “write with quills” or worship “in Anglican and Presbyterian churches.”

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2026-10-23 · Washington Examiner

No, Abdul el Sayed, the Second Amendment doesn’t mean muskets only · assertive framing

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Speaking at a recent rally in Michigan, Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed delivered a snarky and ignorant remark about the Second Amendment: “When they promised the right to bear arms, they had muskets. asserted

they → speak → muskets

So yeah, everyone should have equal rights to a musket.” asserted

everyone → have → musket

Amendment → guarantee → churches

The right to self-defense isn’t predicated on technology but on belief. asserted

right → predicate → belief