MO Democrat’s Gun Photo Op Left Reporter Wounded By Shrapnel
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Missouri Democrat Senate candidate Lucas Kunce, who recently posted photos of a campaign event at a shooting range. Critics argue that Kunce’s behavior demonstrated a lack of understanding and responsibility around firearms, as he and his crew were shooting at metal targets from a dangerously close distance, which could lead to ricochets and potential injuries. During the event, a reporter covering the campaign was reportedly injured by shrapnel, raising questions about safety practices. Federalist CEO Sean Davis criticized the situation, highlighting multiple safety issues, including the proximity of explosive materials. In response to the incident, incumbent Republican Senator Josh Hawley challenged Kunce to release footage from the event for clarity. The article reflects on the broader theme of perceived authenticity and masculinity among political candidates, particularly focusing on Kunce’s attempt to engage with gun culture despite being an anti-gun advocate.
There’s something profoundly unmanly about pretending to be something that you’re not. If you don’t know how to play with guns, don’t go around acting like you do. Democrats have broken that rule twice now in an election focused on their efforts to redefine masculinity.
On Tuesday, the anti-gun opponent of Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., became the second example of a Democrat humiliating himself with firearms and then posting about it.
Missouri Democrat Senate candidate Lucas Kunce published photos of the scene on X wherein a reporter covering the campaign event was apparently injured by shrapnel.
“Great day at the range today,” Kunce said. “Shrapnel can always fly when you hit a target like today.”
The images also showed the group, including disgraced ex-Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger, only about five- to seven yards away from the metal targets.
Great day at the range today with my friend @AdamKinzinger. We got to hang out with some union workers while exercising our freedom. Always have your first aid kit handy. Shrapnel can always fly when you hit a target like today, and you’ve got to be ready to go. We had four first… pic.twitter.com/Qu4YxfrtrU
— Lucas Kunce (@LucasKunceMO) October 23, 2024
Federalist CEO Sean Davis outlined the “multitudes” of issues in the photos the Democrat posted online. The close range from which the shooters fired “could’ve killed somebody given the force with which the bullets will ricochet off the steel targets at [that] distance.”
“You would instantly get permanently banned at my range if you did that,” Davis said. “Zero questions asked.”
“There are at least two canisters of explosive Tannerite powder on the table, down range from where guns are being fired,” Davis added. “That could’ve potentially killed or seriously injured someone if someone shot it or if someone was stupid enough to be shooting close enough to steel for a ricochet to hit it.”
I’m sorry, but this tweet is INSANE. It contains multitudes. The longer you look at the photos, the worse it gets.
1) They are shooting steel at 5-7 yards with rifles, which could’ve killed somebody given the force with which the bullets will ricochet off the steel targets at… https://t.co/S6jiawDlFe
— Sean Davis (@seanmdav) October 23, 2024
The Republican incumbent challenged Kunce to “release the footage!”
Kunce did not immediately respond to The Federalist’s inquiries Tuesday night about how the reporter was injured and whether the campaign would reveal the tape. Peter Meijer, a military veteran and former member of Congress, said on X the reporter was injured after a gunshot from Kunce when a hit sent shrapnel flying.
The Democrat Missouri Senate candidate’s event was also attended by disgraced ex-Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger.
Hawley roasted Kunce all over X following the incident.
“My grandma is a better shot than Lucas Kunce,” Hawley said on X with a picture of an armed old lady wearing the signature red MAGA hat.
Hawley spokeswoman Abigail Jackson compared the incident to when Vice President Kamala Harris’ running-mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, struggled to load a shotgun while wearing a hunter’s hat two weeks ago.
Democrats Lucas Kunce & Adam Kinzinger apparently accidentally shot a reporter at an event today.
Are these guys trying to make Tim Walz look competent with a gun? pic.twitter.com/ZSH3BDpD2j
— Abigail Jackson 🇺🇸 (@abigailmarone) October 23, 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s campaign compared Walz to Elmer Fudd from the Looney Tunes.
Tristan Justice is the western correspondent for The Federalist and the author of Social Justice Redux, a conservative newsletter on culture, health, and wellness. He has also written for The Washington Examiner and The Daily Signal. His work has also been featured in Real Clear Politics and Fox News. Tristan graduated from George Washington University where he majored in political science and minored in journalism. Follow him on Twitter at @JusticeTristan or contact him at [email protected]. Sign up for Tristan’s email newsletter here.
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