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Texas Gun Shop Owner Easily Refutes Biden’s Claim That an AR-15 Is Harder to Aim, Use Than a ’12-Gauge Shotgun’

Feb. 19, 2013 5:45pm Jason Howerton

Texas Gun Shop Owner Easily Refutes Bidens Claim That an AR 15 Is Harder to Use Than 12 Gauge Shotgun

PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 11: U.S. Vice President Joseph Biden delivers remarks following a roundtable discussion with law enforcement officials to discuss gun safety on February 11, 2013 at Girard College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. President Barack Obama’s administration is pushing for new gun control measures in the wake of the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. Credit: Getty Images

Vice President Joe Biden dismissed the concerns of a pro-gun woman during an online Town Hall event and told her she doesn’t “need an AR-15.”

After writing that she was worried about her family’s security and gun control legislation, Biden encouraged the woman to buy a 12-gauge shotgun because she doesn’t need a semi-automatic rifle to protect herself.

Biden also told the woman that she could scare off an intruder by firing two shots from a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun. He said the AR-15 is harder to “aim” and use.

Jesse Bonner, owner of Jesse’s Gun Shop in Corsicana, Texas, smacked down Biden’s claim. He told TheBlaze that “our vice president is inaccurate.”

“That would not be true,” he said. “I’ve taught enough ladies to shoot all different types of firearms and I can tell you that the AR-15 is going to be better suited for a lady. It would be better for all-around home defense and it’s one of the most accurate guns out there.”

“The AR-15 is now a mainstream weapon because of its quality design and accuracy,” he added, saying that a shotgun, especially a 12-gauge, can be difficult to use for many people. Smaller women could have even more trouble firing a 12-gauge shotgun due to the recoil.

Bonner explained that even younger kids are able to use an AR-15 semi-automatic rifle with ease.

Being in the firearms business for 21 years, Bonner told TheBlaze that there has been a coordinated effort to blur the line between semi-automatic rifles, like the AR-15, and fully automatic weapons.

“It’s been happening through the purposeful blurring and slandering, whether to help legislation pass or to help a new company make money by selling advertising by sensationalizing,” he said.

Visit the website for Jesse’s Gun Shop, here.

(H/T: Weasel Zippers)

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Comments (249)

Bangstick
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:49pm
“…Biden also told the woman that she could scare off an intruder by firing two shots from a 12-gauge double-barrel shotgun.”

Congrats, you just missed the target and are now out of ammo!! 0_o

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Inform
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:48pm
That’s why our military uses 12 gauge shot guns exclusively! Git them terrorists!

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Inform
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:47pm
Biden is a blow hard zombie. Probably hasn’t even held either gun.

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petegm32
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:42pm
This is our V.P. speaking ?? Not good. Things are worse than i thought.

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ff-up
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:40pm
Hey Joe, Why don’t you do one thing for the American people? If you would just stand up and honor the oath you took to protect and honor and uphold the Constitution of the United States of America – not for what you want it to be but for what it is!.. May I ask .. just how many times have you lied to the American people when you answered “yes” or “I do” to the question?. One more question?… Have you always been a hypocrite or are you just that st**id!

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Proud Southerner
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:23pm
AH JOE. Thanks for telling us which weapon is best for killing people. We need to keep our assault weapons so that people will be safer.
You are so stupid that you will probably be our next president.

Anybody doubt that shotguns are next on the ban list?

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belief101
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:19pm
These Libs are so dense or just really good at playing dumb. They just don’t get it. Like healthcare they have no business in my business. And frankly, we are not just talking intruders Uncle Joe, but protecting ourselves from a intrusive government!

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Charleyhorse
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:12pm
Who the hell does this clown think he is telling people what they don’t need or what they do need? F him. What we all need is some leadership for our country.

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- petegm32
  Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:44pm
  yep.
  
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Gladileftcalifornia
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:11pm
What a buffoon.

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DefyTYRANNY
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:08pm
10 out of 10 Twelve year old girls agree that an AR-15 is far easier to shoot than a shotgun. And more fun too!

They must not have Youtube at the White House.

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Chaeron
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:07pm
Joe, what do you have to say about your latest “statement” given that 4 people were killed today and 2 more wounded in Orange County, CA by a guy with a shotgun??? When all the guns are outlawed and people start killing people with knives (or swords, cleavers, and machetes as in many other gun-free countries with just as high as incidents per capita as the US) what are you going to do then?

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republic2011
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:07pm
Getting advice from Biden on guns is like getting advice from a Vegan on how to properly cook steak, rare. This baffoon needs to leave Washington and we need to help him.

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The_Fifth_Column
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:06pm
Biden is doing what Biden does. Leftist Propaganda. He is fully aware of what he says, and depends on the useful idiots ( uninformed voters) to soak it in.

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m14guy
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:06pm
He looked like he really enjoyed sitting next to that girley-man; just saying……

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uncivilized
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:05pm
A 12-gage shotgun kicks like a drunken mule – if you’re not ready for the recoil, it’s gonna leave a mark the first time, and after that you’re gonna hesitate every time you fire it. Joe Biden is a complete idiot.

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denkat56
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:01pm
I’ve shot both they’re good for different reasons, each one would be good to have around.

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davidwjohnson
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:59pm
Biden is not the problem.

It’s the ignorant ears his words fall on.

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barber2
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:59pm
If Biden were a Republican , he would be the weekly joke character on SNL. So much comedy material to work with . Oh, and same goes for Pelosi with those flailing hands and the look of eternal surprise !

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- progressiveslayer
  Posted on February 19, 2013 at 7:07pm
  That look of eternal surprise was supplied by her plastic surgeon,she can’t change her expression,like the unblinking eye of a fish. Pelosi and Biden suck they all suck and their arrogance is astonishing.
  
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garbagecanlogic
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:58pm
The key word here is “biden”. Look in your dictionary under the word “stupid”, it will say “biden”.

Praise Be To Obama. Psalm 109:8

The U.N. Out Of The U.S.
The U.S. Out Of The U.N.

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m14guy
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:54pm
Hey Joe, you are moron. Your aw-shucks, condescending, know-nothing statements show you to be a moron. First of all sticking any firearm out a window and pulling the trigger to scarce anyone will land you in jail in most jurisdictions. Second, you know nothing about shotguns and their ballistics with your suggestion that you don’t need to aim like you do with an AR. My wife is not comfortable shooting a 20 gauge, even with light target loads. However she is lights out with her AK74 or her Daniel Defense M4. And lastly like a good Marxist-Satist you lecture me on what I need. You & other members of the Apprapick have no idea what I need.

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shin
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:54pm
Shooting an AR is easy. Now cleaning it? That’s hard.

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LovinUSA
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:54pm
J-o-e-y do YOU use a “shot Gun to protect your family while YOU arte away? OR is there special forces and guards protecting YOUR family with Probavbly some kind of hand gun, perhaps the best out there which I am not aware of because I never owned one, but I’m SURE your security does thaT “WE THE PEOPLE” PAY for !!!!!! Who are you trying to kid you senile *****?

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progressiveslayer
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:52pm
She doesn’t need an AR 15? It’s none of your GD business what she buys you worthless POS drunk.
I’m glad you said that publicly though so the idiots that voted for you and your POS boss can see how constitutionally illiterate you are. I find your arrogance offensive and lifetime politicians like you are going to find it harder to get elected so keep runnin your mouth you idiot. What we don’t need is dumb @SS lifetime politicians like you Joe.

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NewfDawg
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:48pm
Sorry Uncle Joe, but my math tells me firing off two “warning shots” from your wife’s double barrel shotgun just left her defenseless. Unless she has extra shells on her, she had better hope she has a backup plan…..like a pair of scissors!

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NO_MORE_OBAMA
Posted on February 19, 2013 at 6:48pm
Joe has never been right a day in his life. And GOD help his wife having to sleep with that.

That being said I can cause utter devistation to anyone or any group with my 12 ga. semi auto. But I love my AR 15 ;)

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