“If they come for your guns, give them the bullets first”

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Entry from May 12, 2023

“If they come for your guns, give them the bullets first”

“If/When they come for the/your guns, give ‘em the/your bullets first” (there are many slight variations) is a pro-gun saying that has been printed on many images. “When they come for your guns, give ‘em the ammo first” has also been printed on many images.

“Agreed about that, when they come for MY guns, they’ll get my bullets first…” was posted on Twitter by Wulf on June 4, 2009. “When they come for your guns and ammo, give them the ammo first” was posted on Twitter by Liz Blaine on October 3, 2009. “RT @USAghostwriter: If they come for your guns.. let them have the bullets first” was posted on Twitter by Dave Olsen on December 19, 2009.

“‘When they come for your guns, give them the ammo first!’ ~Arizeder Urreiztieta(Boston Tea Party)” was posted on Twitter by Stella X on January 23, 2010. “RT @helensharvest: @HomerWhite When they come for your guns, give em the ammo first! < Without the Box!!" was posted on Twitter by Reeni on June 29, 2010. “When they come for your guns, give em the ammo first!” was posted on Twitter by Southern With Sass on September 28, 2010.

“RT @TrueitsAllLies #tcot #p2 #nwo ‘when they come for your guns, give em the bullets first’” was posted on Twitter by UP The Creek on May 12, 2011. ” just remember if they come for your guns ~~give them the bullets first. hahahaha” was posted on Twitter by Southern With Sass on March 18, 2012. “When they come for the guns.. Give them the bullets first” was posted on Twitter by Justin Apron on March 20, 2012. “If they come for your guns, give them the bullets first” was posted on by U. S. Patriotic Persistence on October 17, 2012. “RT @InfowarsReports: When They Come For Your #Guns Give Them Your Bullets first” was posted on Twitter by Silver Surfer on June 21, 2013.

“If they come for your guns give them your bullets first” was posted on Twitter by kimi ✩ on October 28, 2014. “If they come for your guns, give em your bullets first” was posted on Twitter by Californicaton on October 27, 2015. “Saw a bumper sticker: ‘If they come for your guns, give em your bullets first’” was posted on Twitter by Heather McClelland on July 16, 2016.

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Wulf
@CHiWuLF
@angelswilliam Agreed about that, when they come for MY guns, they’ll get my bullets first…
9:50 PM · Jun 4, 2009

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Liz Blaine
@lizblaine
When they come for your guns and ammo, give them the ammo first. #tcot #ocra #teaparty #iamthemob
7:03 PM · Oct 3, 2009

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Dave Olsen
@PheasantPhun
RT @USAghostwriter: If they come for your guns.. let them have the bullets first.. ghost
10:58 PM · Dec 19, 2009

Twitter
Stella X
@stellacotton
“When they come for your guns, give them the ammo first!” ~Arizeder Urreiztieta(Boston Tea Party)
11:47 PM · Jan 23, 2010

Twitter
Stella X
@stellacotton
“When they come for your guns, give them the ammo first!” ~Boston Tea Party via Arizeder Urreiztieta #tcot #NRA #GOA #JPFO #2ndamend
10:06 PM · May 28, 2010

Twitter
Reeni
@Reenit
RT @helensharvest: @HomerWhite When they come for your guns, give em the ammo first! < Without the Box!!

11:24 AM · Jun 29, 2010

Twitter
Southern With Sass
@LilSouthernSass
When they come for your guns, give em the ammo first!
7:46 PM · Sep 28, 2010

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UP The Creek
@tom19803
RT @TrueitsAllLies #tcot #p2 #nwo “when they come for your guns, give em the bullets first” p.s….who sai -> http://bit.ly/medXgg
1:48 PM · May 12, 2011

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Magister Ludi
@TheGonzoLawyer
@AwesomeJon37 @silentsoeur @mikethetrucker7 @JDenigma When they come for your guns give them the bullets first.
1:54 PM · Jun 14, 2011

Twitter
xoxoDumpTruckoxox
@as_DumpTruck
If you come for my guns, I’ll send you the bullets first. #squidhat
7:05 PM · Sep 17, 2011

Twitter
Southern With Sass
@LilSouthernSass
@BradMD @theleftfails just remember if they come for your guns ~~give them the bullets first. hahahaha
6:56 PM · Mar 18, 2012

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Justin Apron
@jlakota144k
When they come for the guns.. Give them the bullets first.
2:26 PM · Mar 20, 2012

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ReVeReNdTimE
@ReVeReNdTimE
If they come for my guns I will give them the bullets first:) http://fb.me/1O3FenQWV
5:21 PM · Jul 10, 2012

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Lenny
@DimeStoreNinja
“Every Life Is A Gift From God & If You Come For My Guns You’ll Get the Bullets First.” #ConservativeBumperStickers
10:04 PM · Jul 22, 2012

U. S. Patriotic Persistence
@TPJhawk
If they come for your guns, give them the bullets first #MolonLabe #ocra #oathkeepers
10:55 PM · Oct 17, 2012

Twitter
Randy B
@FactJunkie01
As the saying goes: When they come for our guns, give them the bullets first
@RealAlexJones
1:51 PM · Oct 18, 2012

Twitter
U. S. Patriotic Persistence
@TPJhawk
The only way to get our country back is to engage in a full blown revolution- when they come for your Guns, give them the bullets first
6:47 AM · Nov 7, 2012