Interesting wording here.

I recall seeing G. Gordon Liddy on, I don't know, let's say Dick Cavett, telling us that he could kill a man with a pencil or a folded up dollar bill or words to that effect.

I suppose a soldier in the field could do the same.

A pencil is suitable for military use, but it doesn't have a dedicated military application.

A Smith and Wesson service revolver didn't exist in 1776.  I don't think they should be outlawed.

I do think you should have a license to own one.

Anyone seen a Thompson sub-machine gun lately?