Gabby Giffords's Husband Buys AR-15

[lostinblue 1,989]

Mark E. Kelly, gun-control proponent and husband to former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, recently purchased an AR-15 (an "assault weapon," he called it)—which he now says he intended as an illustration of the need for more stringent gun laws.

Kelly reportedly bought the AR-15 and a 1911-style semi-automatic pistol at a gun store in Tucson, Arizona.

Breitbart News received a tip on this when Neil McCabe, editor of Guns & Patriots newsletter, contacted us on March 7 and said:

Mark E. Kelly, made purchases which included an AR-15--sometimes described as an "assault rifle"--at 3:30 pm on the afternoon of March 5 at Diamondback Police Supply, 170 S. Kolb Street, Tucson, AZ.

According to McCabe, witnesses to the purchases claimed Kelly purchased "high capacity" magazines as well.

On March 6, McCabe contacted Kelly's gun control group--"Americans for Responsible Solutions"--and on March 8 they replied that his message had been passed on to colleagues who handle press requests. Breitbart News then began investigating the details surrounding the purchase, including visiting the gun store.

Suddenly, Kelly announced on his Facebook page that he was not going to keep the AR-15, which he has yet to pick up from the store.

Days after making the purchases, Kelly wrote on Facebook:

I just had a background check a few days ago when I went to my local gun store to buy a .45. As I was leaving, I noticed a used AR-15. Bought that too. Even to buy an assault weapon, the background check only takes a matter of minutes. I don't have possession of it yet but I'll be turning it over to the Tucson PD when I do.

Testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee Jan. 30, Kelly had urged senators to restrict sales firearms based on their lethality--a common refrain with other witnesses that day, who argued that semi-automatic weapons, which chamber subsequent rounds as bullets are fired, and other guns with military-style features level the playing field against law enforcement.

Kelly and Giffords founded their own advocacy group to restrict gun rights, Americans for Responsible Solutions, in January. On its website, ARS wrote: “High capacity magazines are a deadly factor in gun violence.” A 30-round magazine is considered a high-capacity magazine.

The ARS website says: “Congress should act to limit the sale of high capacity magazines, which are not needed for hunting or self-defense, but have proven very lethal.”

Similarly, the ARS website says: “Congress should act to limit the sale of assault weapons.

In February, Kelly told Fox News Sunday's Chris Wallace that lawmakers need to address "assault weapons." He said the purpose of an "assault weapon" is "to kill a lot of people very quickly," and he lamented that such products were "too readily available."

Kelly has not commented on whether he will also return the .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol he purchased.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Government/2013/03/09/Gabby-Giffords-Husband-Buys-AR-15-Announces-He-s-Not-Keeping-It-After-News-Leaks-Out

He bought it with the intent of turning it over to someone else.....so he says AFTER he got caught...So this is a straw purchase correct?

[himher 634]

The big news here is that there was one actually available for purchase LOL.

The Texas supply appears to be currently cleaned out.

His chances of actually being prosecuted under the current administration are somewhere up there with his chances of purchasing a gun and lottery ticket and winning the lottery.

[Ban Hammer 13,400]

The big news here is that there was one actually available for purchase LOL.

very true.

now about the story - so what? is he someone who's not supposed to own firearms? or is he just someone who is still able to exercise his rights under the 2nd amendment?

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Elmer Fudd could have used a 30 round clip or two. Perhaps he might have actually gotten that wascully wabbut!

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

Mark E. Kelly, gun-control proponent and husband to former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, recently purchased an AR-15 (an "assault weapon," he called it)—which he now says he intended as an illustration of the need for more stringent gun laws.

Kelly reportedly bought the AR-15 and a 1911-style semi-automatic pistol at a gun store in Tucson, Arizona.

Breitbart News received a tip on this when Neil McCabe, editor of Guns & Patriots newsletter, contacted us on March 7 and said:

Mark E. Kelly, made purchases which included an AR-15--sometimes described as an "assault rifle"--at 3:30 pm on the afternoon of March 5 at Diamondback Police Supply, 170 S. Kolb Street, Tucson, AZ.

According to McCabe, witnesses to the purchases claimed Kelly purchased "high capacity" magazines as well.

On March 6, McCabe contacted Kelly's gun control group--"Americans for Responsible Solutions"--and on March 8 they replied that his message had been passed on to colleagues who handle press requests. Breitbart News then began investigating the details surrounding the purchase, including visiting the gun store.

Suddenly, Kelly announced on his Facebook page that he was not going to keep the AR-15, which he has yet to pick up from the store.

Days after making the purchases, Kelly wrote on Facebook:

I just had a background check a few days ago when I went to my local gun store to buy a .45. As I was leaving, I noticed a used AR-15. Bought that too. Even to buy an assault weapon, the background check only takes a matter of minutes. I don't have possession of it yet but I'll be turning it over to the Tucson PD when I do.

Testifying to the Senate Judiciary Committee Jan. 30, Kelly had urged senators to restrict sales firearms based on their lethality--a common refrain with other witnesses that day, who argued that semi-automatic weapons, which chamber subsequent rounds as bullets are fired, and other guns with military-style features level the playing field against law enforcement.

Kelly and Giffords founded their own advocacy group to restrict gun rights, Americans for Responsible Solutions, in January. On its website, ARS wrote: "High capacity magazines are a deadly factor in gun violence." A 30-round magazine is considered a high-capacity magazine.

The ARS website says: "Congress should act to limit the sale of high capacity magazines, which are not needed for hunting or self-defense, but have proven very lethal."

Similarly, the ARS website says: "Congress should act to limit the sale of assault weapons.

In February, Kelly told Fox News Sunday's Chris Wallace that lawmakers need to address "assault weapons." He said the purpose of an "assault weapon" is "to kill a lot of people very quickly," and he lamented that such products were "too readily available."

Kelly has not commented on whether he will also return the .45 caliber semi-automatic pistol he purchased.

http://www.breitbart...-News-Leaks-Out

He bought it with the intent of turning it over to someone else.....so he says AFTER he got caught...So this is a straw purchase correct?

So the background system worked flawlessly and a person who was entitled to under the law bought a weapon.. Why is this news, excpet the part he bought it for someone else .. Is this a crime in Ariz ?

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Elmer Fudd could have used a 30 round clip or two. Perhaps he might have actually gotten that wascully wabbut!

Your brilliant contributions to the discussion are welcome as a person who disagrees with me. Please continue.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

So the background system worked flawlessly and a person who was entitled to under the law bought a weapon.. Why is this news, excpet the part he bought it for someone else .. Is this a crime in Ariz ?

No. Nor anywhere else. Alla bought me a new O/U shotgun for "Men's Day" (OH YEAH, they have that in Ukraine and if we are going to celebrate "Women's day" we are damn sure buying guns for "men's Day") Even permanent residents can do it so your wife has no excuse if she is not a citizen yet.

KNOWINGLY buying a firearm for someone otherwise not qualified to own a gun is a crime, buying one for a gift, or as a favor, for someone allowed to own guns is perfectly legal.

I would have no problem with applying the background check system to ALL sales (private as well as dealer sales) IF the system is simply available to everyone...why not? There is no reason it could not be available to everyone.

[Danno 1,228]

Guess he didn't get Joe Bidens Advice on Shot guns.

Or he is smart enough to know better.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Guess he didn't get Joe Bidens Advice on Shot guns.

Or he is smart enough to know better.

I welcome him to the fold. He should not be questioned as to WHY he bought a legal firearm. It is his RIGHT and his CHOICE.

People who are against our RIGHTS and CHOICES should be challenged

[SMR 368]

No. Nor anywhere else. Alla bought me a new O/U shotgun for "Men's Day" (OH YEAH, they have that in Ukraine and if we are going to celebrate "Women's day" we are damn sure buying guns for "men's Day") Even permanent residents can do it so your wife has no excuse if she is not a citizen yet.

KNOWINGLY buying a firearm for someone otherwise not qualified to own a gun is a crime, buying one for a gift, or as a favor, for someone allowed to own guns is perfectly legal.

I would have no problem with applying the background check system to ALL sales (private as well as dealer sales) IF the system is simply available to everyone...why not? There is no reason it could not be available to everyone.

It's not Men's day. It's fatherland defenders' day. That seems to make the gift even more fitting.

[james&olya 1,121]

It's not Men's day. It's fatherland defenders' day. That seems to make the gift even more fitting.

I can think of few things more strangely appropriate than an FSU woman purchasing assault weapons for her US citizen husband as a way to celebrate the Soviet Union's version of veteran's day!

Edited March 11, 2013 by james&olya

[ready4ONE 5,400]

Your brilliant contributions to the discussion are welcome as a person who disagrees with me. Please continue.

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