Tim Walz Faces Mockery From NRA After Shotgun Video Goes Viral

The National Rifle Association (NRA) is being mocked on X, formerly Twitter, after it posted a video of Democratic vice presidential hopeful Tim Walz with a shotgun on Tuesday. The video, filled with circus music, depicted the Minnesota governor in a field with a gun, which the organization claimed he was attempting to load. This portrayal raised eyebrows and sparked laughter among users, as many felt the context was misleading.

The post from the NRA stated, "Tim Walz previously claimed he kept a shotgun in his car so he could hunt pheasants after football practice. This is Tim Walz attempting to load his shotgun this past weekend." The clip showed Walz hunched over the gun, fiddling with its mechanism before tapping the butt pad. It concluded with a graphic declaring, "that dog don't hunt," implying that the governor lacked the necessary skills to handle a firearm properly.

However, this narrative quickly unraveled. Users on X were quick to point out that Walz was actually unloading the gun correctly. A community note clarified the situation, stating, "Walz is unloading the gun," along with a link to a YouTube video demonstrating the same action. The backlash against NRA's portrayal led to a flurry of humorous comments, with one user stating, "Community Note on proper gun use to the NRA? Straight gold," while another deemed it "humiliating."

Fred Guttenberg, an advocate for gun safety whose daughter was a victim of the Parkland school shooting, also chimed in on the topic. He remarked, "This is the NRA proving that they know nothing about gun safety and preventing people from getting shot. @Tim_Walz is showing the right way to do this, safely. If ever you doubted who to listen to, focus on gun owners who believe in safety."

Tim Walz has been vocal about his stance on gun ownership throughout his campaign alongside Vice President Kamala Harris. Once a favorite of the NRA, which awarded him an A rating for his support of gun rights, Walz's relationship with the organization has deteriorated as he has shifted towards advocating for gun reform measures, including background checks and "red flag" laws.

The backlash against the NRA's post highlights the ongoing debate surrounding gun safety and ownership in America, as more individuals call for accountability and safety in handling firearms. Both Walz and Harris have expressed a desire to see stricter regulations implemented at the federal level, aiming to ensure the safety of communities across the nation.