Secret Service detail said he was a damn good shot too.
(The Gipper's snub nose Cobra)
GO TRUMP GO!!
Posted on 02/12/2016 6:06:47 AM PST by HomerBohn
In news that should give both tomato-throwing protesters and his debate opponents pause, Donald Trump revealed to a French magazine that he always carries a gun on his person. The comment came in an interview with Valeurs Actuelles, which targets a very conservative audience in France.
His comments came in a discussion of the December terror attacks in Paris, where more than 120 people were killed and many more wounded by ISIS-inspired terrorists who targeted public spaces, including the Bataclan concert hall.
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"The only people who had weapons were the killers," he said, calling it an "open bar for a massacre."
He added: "I always carry a weapon on me. If I'd been at the Bataclan or one of those bars, I would have opened fire. Perhaps I would have died, but at least I would have taken a shot. The worst thing is the powerlessness to respond to those who want to kill you," he said.
Trump has previously revealed that he holds a concealed-carry permit, and has said that he sometimes carries a gun. The claim that he now carries a weapon at all times seems to be new. Trump has a Secret Service detail protecting him at all times.
The magazine's cover features a picture of a gesticulating Trump, possibly at a campaign rally, with the headline "Trump Dit Tout" - Trump Tells All. It also carries a quote from the interview, in which Trump says to the people of Europe, "You're going to be facing real revolutions."
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Much of the interview focused on the question of immigration, which is roiling Europe as refugees from the carnage in Syria and other trouble spots in North Africa and the Middle East flood into the continent. France, in particular, has struggled with a large population of African immigrants, many of them Muslim, who have been both victims and perpetrators of violence and hate crimes.
Trump also pointed to Germany, where Chancellor Angela Merkel's open-door policy to Syrian refugees has led to both a deluge of asylum-seekers and massive public pushback.
"My German friends no longer know where they are. They can't believe their eyes about what is happening...they're desperate," Trump said.
"What's happening in Europe can lead to its collapse. It's dramatic what she has allowed to happen, this flood," he said, and predicted that if the problem is not addressed immediately, "then yes, it's the end of Europe."
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The man who constantly promises that as president he would "Make America great again," also seem to think that France needs the same treatment.
"Unfortunately," he said, "France isn't what it was, nor Paris."
Many of us carry.
Conversely, Barry (of bathhouse fame) has said on many occasions that he has never owned a gun. He calls gun-owning 'icky'.
Hillary had a gun, but she loaned it to Craig Livingstone to take on a picnic.
I can assure you, lots here in KY are packin’.
I knew there was a reason I liked the guy.
Having armed security makes sense for someone as rich and famous as Trump.My Dad worked for a billionaire long ago...when a billion was a lot of money ;-) He attended my Mom’s funeral (long ago) and arrived with several armed security men.I’ll never forget it.
How long before a Democrat pol in a gun control state that does not recognize reciprocity for gun permits tries to have Trump charged and arrested?
I have new respect for the Donald. I am a Cruz guy, but Donald speaks like a real man and citizen here.
It also doesn’t hurt his standing among those who aren’t supporting him. For whatever reason the vitriol that’s been seen ‘round here the past few months seems to have abated a bit and hopefully a rational conversation about the candidates can proceed. In nine months whoever the Democrats nominate must be defeated or we may as well turn off the lights for good.
Id like to add some prespective. Carrying a gun or owning guns doesnt make you pro-2ndA. Its a well know fact (exc here perhaps) that dems like guns too. They have no problem owning or using them. Their problem is that you can have them too. If Trump came out in unconditional support of general gun ownership without restriction that would be a far better indicator of his true views of the 2ndA. I think tho theres no past history with him to gauge any stmts he might make now.
Was his name Corleone?
I love the fact that the GPO has three proud gun owners running for President. Cruz, Rubio and Trump are all happy to admit they own guns.
I’m surprised that Barry says he never owned a gun.
Many believe the gun to be a kind of phallic symbol.
https://www.donaldjtrump.com/positions/second-amendment-rights
From his web page.
He has made many statements in interviews to support his position.
Ive read his webpage. What I havent seen is any past track record to corroborate these stmts.
I thought. Vince foster was the one who went on the Marcy park “picnic”
Girly boys don’t like those nasty things Heavens to Betsy!
Vince Foster was the one found dead in Fort Marcy Park. Maybe HomerBohn knows something about Craig Livingstone being there also?
As with liberals, Trump supporters only need to hear the right words. Actions and results are irrelevant.
Trump went skeet shooting with some friends once, and says that he carries a gun. He also as that he could shoot someone and his supporters would not change their vote.
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