John Kerry Demonstrates He Can Use Shotgun

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[GulliverSwift]

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry of Massachusetts, aims his double-barrel shotgun while hunting pheasant near Colo, Iowa, Friday, Oct. 31, 2003. Kerry charged Friday that Democratic rival Howard Dean has a history of pandering to the gun lobby by opposing a ban on assault weapons. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

[GulliverSwift]

That's it, he's lost MY vote! Murdering helpless animals like the intolerant fascist that he is.

[leadpencil1]

Looks like he's heaving a havana to me.

[Hatteras]

Hey John, why the long face?...

[cajungirl]

He doesn't look, well, comfortable with his gun. And do you use that kind of shotgun for pheasant? My word, seems something smaller would do.

[Naspino]

No pandering here people. BTW could you IMAGAINE what would have been said in Nov. 1999 if Bush had done this photo-op?

[Poseidon]

Last time I checked, you only need the international orange for deer hunting...but then maybe it's been too long since I checked.

[GulliverSwift]

Well, it's kinda hard to hit, ya now. Now if he saws it off, he'll be guaranteed to hit something.

[Puppage]

Hey, I resemble that remark

[dead]

Looks like he's trying to coax a turtle head back in.

[ntnychik]

My vote for the Michael Dukakis Picture of the Year award.

[NittanyLion]

Interesting that he's using a double barrel. Perhaps he thinks pump action guns look too menacing...

[beaureguard]

Granted, I have never been pheasant hunting...but when I dove hunted a few years ago, I swore that I put the shotgun up to my shoulder and sighted down the barrel to aim. Not to mention I didn't grab the barrel like he is doing. Jeez!

[bc2]

nice eye and ear protection on our man Kerry, eh?

seems like all Democrats shoot alike.. at least Chuckie Schumer has ears on.

[Semper Paratus]

John Kerry brings home the pheasant and Teresa says:

YOU WANT ME TO DO WHAT WITH THAT BIRD!?

[Prime Choice]

Look at the big picture...

Ah...here it is. ; )

[Eric in the Ozarks]

The stock is too short for his arms. Must've borrowed it.

[GulliverSwift]

He's got Trent Lott hiding behind a tree.

[donmeaker]

When hunting pheasant, you do not aim, you point. There is a front bead, but no rear.

Only turkey and deer hunters aim.

As for size, I don't care for the 10 gauge, as being too much of a good thing. The 12 gauge gives a bit of range advantage compared to a 16 or 20 gauge. The 28 gauge is best used for trap and is really pleasant in that role. The 410 is used for training children, and for the occasional pesky squirrel. I am sure that Kerry wants to ban the .410.

No, you don't shoot the 410 at the child, you teach the child to shoot using the 410.

[looscnnn]

Overheard him muttering:

"Ok, step 1 feet shoulder width apart. Step 2 evenly distribute weight on both feet. Step 4 aim gun. Step 5 pull trigger."

Then you hear him say: "Ow, d**n, I forgot step 3 secure butt of gun against shoulder."

[gov_bean_ counter]

OK, John, whatcha gonna do, sh*t or shoot?