GOP Rep. Brandishes Gun At Meeting: Im Not Going To Be A Gabby Giffords

[Mrs. Overall]

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-SC) brandished a loaded handgun at a meeting with constituents on Friday, declaring afterward “I’m not going to be a Gabby Giffords.”

According to the Post and Courier, he pulled out the loaded gun at an event about gun violence to demonstrate that the weapon is only dangerous in the hands of criminals.

He reportedly followed up his comment about the former Arizona congresswoman who was shot in 2011 with “I don’t mind dying, but whoever shoots me better shoot well or I’m shooting back.”

Per the Post and Courier, he maintained that he would bring his gun out at more constituent events in the future, saying, “I’m tired of these liberals jumping on the guns themselves as if they are the cause of the problem. Guns are not the problem.”

Talking Points Memo: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/gop-congressman-brandishes-loaded-gun-says-not-going-to-be-like-gabby-giffords

[ProudLib72]

1. Sounds like a challenge

“I don’t mind dying, but whoever shoots me better shoot well or I’m shooting back.”

[chowder66]

2. GOP Rep demonstrates why weapons need to be restricted. What a dumbass. nt

[Zambero]

3. Good one Ralph, not Gabby. Be Roy Moore then.

Moore's gun prop thing and sheriff get-up did get him a few laughs, but not much in the way of votes. Nice for you to follow in his footsteps.

[Mariana]

4. Isn't it illegal in most places

to draw a gun and wave it around in public?

[Skittles]

5. what a gun humping MORON

does he not understand Gabby Giffords was AMBUSHED???