The 'Own a Musket for Home Defense' meme originated as a satirical 4chan greentext copypasta that humorously argues for the use of 18th-century weaponry in modern security situations. The story describes a homeowner fending off 'four ruffians' using a musket, a smoothbore pistol, a cannon loaded with grapeshot, and a bayonet charge, concluding with the iconic phrase 'Just as the founding fathers intended.' It gained massive popularity for its absurd escalation of violence and its parodical take on historical and modern firearm debates. Today, the template is frequently used in image macros featuring historical figures or modern tactical gear swapped for colonial equipment, celebrating the chaotic 'Tally ho!' energy of the original text.