Critics Rebuke Lucas Kunce Gunplay Campaign Stunt: Could've Killed Somebody

Beyond partisanship and political posturing, the aftermath of a Missouri US Senate candidate clipping a TV newsie has garnered more scrutiny. 

Here's what stands out from our perspective . . .

People who know guns share concern and condemnation over social media images documenting the Lucas Kunce campaign press event gone horribly wrong.

Here's an extended quote that should be a reminder that showing off fire power to garner votes is STUPID regardless of political party . . .

“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 that distance,” CEO of The Federalist and gun range owner Sean Davis said on X. “You would instantly get permanently banned at my range if you did that. 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 said on X. “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.”

There appeared to be bottles of explosive compound Tannerite, which is commonly used on gun ranges but is kept at safe distances, on the table close to active gunfire, according to Kunce’s post on X. The manufacturer of the compound stresses that it should be stored safely when not in use and that misuse could result in “serious injury or death.”

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