This report details the case of Gordon Van Gilder, a 72-year-old New Jersey resident facing felony charges for possessing an unloaded antique flintlock pistol. The narrative highlights the perceived overreach of New Jersey's strict firearm laws, which treat antique firearms with the same severity as modern handguns, despite federal exemptions. Van Gilder's determination to fight the charges underscores a broader concern about the erosion of firearm freedoms and the impact of draconian laws on law-abiding citizens.
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