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What does it mean?
The speaker mocks border officials by asking what firearms they need.
In plain terms
I asked border agents what guns they wanted me to have.
What can you take from it?
Border questions can be awkward.

Where it applies

  • border crossings
  • security checks

Putting it to work

  • answer questions clearly
  • respect rules

Questions to consider

  • How do you handle authority?

Another view

This attitude might cause legal trouble.

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