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GOP Candidate Holds 'Machine Gun Social'

GOP Candidate Holds 'Machine Gun Social'

GREENVILLE, SC -- A South Carolina candidate for the state's adjutant general position held a "machine gun social" at Allen Arms Indoor Range as his first campaign fundraiser.

Dean Allen is running to become adjutant general, who is in charge of the states defense forces such as the South Carolina National Guard.

For $25, donors to his campaign got barbecue and a chance to fire the machine gun of their choice. The highlight of the event was the big giveaway, one AK-47 valued at around $700.

Allen chose the venue because it reflects his emphasis on Second Amendment rights.

The winner of the AK-47 will have to pass a background check before taking it home.

Reader Comments

Adjutant General? This guy belongs on the ticket for Senator! And how cool would it be to pay $25 bucks, eat South Carolina BBQ (which is some of the best on the planet), shoot a machine gun, an M16A2 from the look of it, and walk away with an AK-47? What a great country!

I'm envious.

Gaviota

Comment by: Lee W | September 28, 2009

I'm with you Gaviota, maybe this will be the start of a trend.

Comment by: Robert J | September 30, 2009

Rat a tat tat tat tat tat tat tat !

Comment by: Sharps | October 1, 2009

Oh Yes! There is nothing quite like the sound of full automatic fire.....music to these old (and hard-of-hearing) ears. Last year, I attended our city's Citizens' Police Academy. It was a well presented course that met once a week for about four months. It really was a great way for us to learn the ins and outs of our police department, along with gaining an understanding of the problems with which the department has to deal. A couple of highlights of the course was the ride-along with an officer on his shift and.....range day. During range day, we were treated to many demonstrations, and.....we all got to burn several hundred rounds in full automatic fire using H&K MP5s. I'd guess that was the first full automatic fire I'd participated in since I was with the 4th Infantry Division in Vietnam. What a hoot!

Comment by: canovack | October 1, 2009

Allen Arms Indoor Range? Any connection to Dean Allen? Family, etc.? Senator?! To bad he is not getting nominated/appointed to the US Supreme Court. Lock & Load.

Comment by: Ankh | October 1, 2009

I would love to have an H&K MP5. Howdy Col.

Comment by: Robert J | October 1, 2009

I had my fill of automatic fire and as a result cleaned my M60 so many times I could complete the task while blindfolded. I wouldn't mind firing an M47 Dragon, but you won't find it at an indoor range.

Comment by: Jeff W | October 1, 2009

Boy that would have been fun but indoor ranges don't have my favorite full auto, the good ol great Ma Deuce, man do I love firing a twin set of them. God Bless America and Our Troops, Past, Present and Future. Keeping to My Oath Locked Loaded and Keeping My Powder Dry

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Comment by: Jeff W | October 11, 2009

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Comment by: bear1 | October 11, 2009