James Alexander Williams suggested in his patent, that his invention is not only suitable for fighting mice. Demonstrating true Texas hospitality [He was Texan], Williams recommended use of the handgun trap as a clever house alarm to be put in doors and windows.

Mousetrap patent US269766A

  • TragicNotCute
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    119 months ago

    Nothing like a gun randomly firing to help keep you on your toes. I bet that’s fun in the middle of the night.

    • @LesserAbe
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      89 months ago

      That’s why nowadays stores sell these with a silencer

      • @Zron
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        59 months ago

        “Don’t worry honey, in 6 to 18 months, and for only 200 dollars per trap + the cost of the gun and ammo, I’ll have our mouse problem under control”

  • Stern
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    49 months ago

    Mice being solitary creatures, a gun is the best bet to resolve that scourge.

    • @Hule
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      39 months ago

      Also, that’s a rat.

  • Dr. Coomer
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    39 months ago

    “Rest assured that, one way or another, there will be one less vermin to deal with in the morning.”