While advocating for stricter gun control through their organization, , Kelly visited Diamondback Police Supply in Tucson, Arizona. He purchased two firearms: A Sig Sauer M400 (an AR-15 style rifle) A .45-caliber handgun
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The purchase drew immediate criticism from gun-rights supporters, who accused Kelly of hypocrisy for buying a weapon he was simultaneously lobbying to ban. While advocating for stricter gun control through their
Ultimately, the transaction for the AR-15 was by the store owner, Doug MacKinlay , before Kelly could take possession. MacKinlay cited the following reasons: giffords husband buys gun