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Ted Cruz: Biden’s shotgun advice is “useful” if “attacked by a flock of geese”
Red Alert Politics ^ | 5-3-2013 | Kelsey Osterman

Posted on 05/03/2013 7:26:55 PM PDT by smoothsailing

May 3, 2013

Ted Cruz: Biden’s shotgun advice is “useful” if “attacked by a flock of geese”

By Kelsey Osterman

Ted Cruz Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) isn’t the biggest supporter of Vice President Joe Biden’s self-protection advice — unless you’re protecting yourself from angry birds.

While speaking at the NRA-IRL Leadership Forum — part of the 2013 National Rifle Association Annual Meetings in Houston, Texas — the Republican mocked Biden for his recommendation to just fire a shotgun in the air.

“I have to note, by the way — Vice President Joe Biden did have some very helpful advice on this issue,” Cruz told the crowd on Friday. “You know, he said if your house and your family are ever under attack, all you need to do is go outside with a double-barreled shotgun and fire both barrels in the air — which is very, very useful if it so happens that you’re being attacked by a flock of geese.”

The Texas Republican also challenge the Vice President to an hour-long debate on gun violence and ways to solve it.

“I would like to invite the vice president to engage in an hour-long conversation and debate, ‘How do we stop crime,’” he said, to applause from the audience.

Cruz added that Biden should “welcome the opportunity to talk” if the facts were really on his side.

Biden indicated this week that he was continuing his push for gun control legislation, even though he “hasn’t really discussed” it with President Obama yet.


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1 posted on 05/03/2013 7:26:55 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: smoothsailing

They don’t work too bad on two legged varmints either


2 posted on 05/03/2013 7:29:10 PM PDT by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: smoothsailing

Biden is an idiot, capable of making idiotic comments on any subject that echos through his hollow head.


3 posted on 05/03/2013 7:34:29 PM PDT by pallis
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To: smoothsailing
Actually a shotgun (with the right ammo, choke, configuration and training)) is a pretty good short range weapon. Which is why you see them in many police cruisers. Most (not all) situations where you have a long range common criminal adversary allow you time and opportunity to retreat out of harms way.

Joe has given a lot of very bad advice on self defense, but that doesn't mean a shot gun is only good for waterfowl.

4 posted on 05/03/2013 7:34:30 PM PDT by Robert357 (D.Rather "Hoist with his own petard!" www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1223916/posts)
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To: smoothsailing
Biden’s shotgun advice is “useful” if “attacked by a flock of geese

What a great line!

5 posted on 05/03/2013 7:35:29 PM PDT by WesternPacific (The herded sheep have finally arrived at the slaughter house.)
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To: cripplecreek

So Joe...you are threatened and fire both barrels in the air.

BOTH barrels.....

BOTH......

Facepalm.


6 posted on 05/03/2013 7:35:43 PM PDT by Norm Lenhart
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To: smoothsailing

7 posted on 05/03/2013 7:36:02 PM PDT by Doogle (USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: smoothsailing
The Texas Republican also challenge the Vice President to an hour-long debate on gun violence and ways to solve it

Isn't there an old saying somewhere about shooting fish in a barrel?

8 posted on 05/03/2013 7:37:10 PM PDT by rhinohunter (Freepers aren't booing -- they're shouting "Cruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuz")
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To: Norm Lenhart; cripplecreek

9 posted on 05/03/2013 7:38:06 PM PDT by KC_Lion (Build the America you want to live in at your address, and keep looking up.-Sarah Palin)
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To: smoothsailing

Biden probably knows nothing about guns but he lucked out and was not too far off in his statement.

Many shotguns are excellent defensive guns. In some situations they are probably the best choice but only in those situations.


10 posted on 05/03/2013 7:42:35 PM PDT by yarddog (Truth, Justice, and what was once the American Way.)
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To: Robert357

‘zackly.


11 posted on 05/03/2013 7:42:44 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (NRA Life Member)
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To: cripplecreek

Not if you shoot into the air.


12 posted on 05/03/2013 7:47:21 PM PDT by RobbyS
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To: yarddog

Someone suggested a Mossberg 500.


13 posted on 05/03/2013 7:48:33 PM PDT by RobbyS
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To: smoothsailing

Biden’s shotgun advice will get you thrown in jail after you are raped by your assailant laughing at you running out of ammo shooting at stars.


14 posted on 05/03/2013 7:48:42 PM PDT by mnehring
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To: Robert357

Joe’s advice “is go outside with a double-barreled shotgun and fire both barrels in the air”. That pretty much takes away it’s utility as a short range weapon. But you might bring down a bird or two. Yep, I think Ted got it just about right.


15 posted on 05/03/2013 7:48:50 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: RobbyS

Well maybe if I’m attacked by a team of NBA thugs.


16 posted on 05/03/2013 7:49:31 PM PDT by cripplecreek (REMEMBER THE RIVER RAISIN!)
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To: smoothsailing

He forgot to tell ya to turn it around and beat the guy with the stock I guess.


17 posted on 05/03/2013 7:52:40 PM PDT by cableguymn (The founding fathers would be shooting by now..)
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To: cripplecreek

Well it could happen.

I did not realize he had said to fire both barrels in the air. Yeah he is stupid alright.


18 posted on 05/03/2013 7:53:04 PM PDT by yarddog (Truth, Justice, and what was once the American Way.)
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To: smoothsailing
The usual Alinsky type digs, jibes and ridicule DOES NOT WORK against Sen. Cruz, which makes the lefties (and RINOs) bite their fingers in wrath even more. Good job, Ted, keep it up!
19 posted on 05/03/2013 7:53:27 PM PDT by JPG (Stay strong.)
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To: smoothsailing

Cruz is a blast!


20 posted on 05/03/2013 7:53:41 PM PDT by sickoflibs (To GOP : Any path to US citizenship IS putting them ahead in line. Stop lying about your position.)
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