Minnesota Governor Tim Walz found himself in an awkward situation during a pheasant hunt in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, on Saturday. What was supposed to be a routine event for the governor turned into an embarrassing moment when he struggled to load his gun in front of onlookers. The incident raised safety concerns and drew mockery online, with some likening Walz’s performance to the bumbling cartoon character Elmer Fudd.
Governor Walz, who often advocates for outdoor activities like hunting, attended the event to highlight Minnesota’s rich wildlife traditions. However, the governor’s lack of ease with firearms quickly became the center of attention. Video footage shows Walz fumbling to load his gun, struggling for an extended period. Spectators, both in person and online, expressed alarm over the incident, questioning whether the governor was familiar with basic gun handling.
The fumbling incident quickly went viral on social media, with users pointing out the safety risks involved. Proper gun handling is essential for any hunting event, and Walz’s difficulty raised concerns not only for his safety but also for those around him.
The incident has prompted discussions about gun safety and whether public figures, especially those participating in highly visible events like a public hunt, should be more familiar with firearm use. Mishandling a firearm can have serious consequences, and Walz’s performance was far from reassuring. For a governor in a state with a large hunting population, this mishap did not go unnoticed.
The event occurred at a time when political figures are often under intense scrutiny. For Walz, a politician with support from rural voters, demonstrating competence in handling a firearm is not just a matter of personal safety but also optics.
The incident has further fueled criticism of Governor Walz from his political opponents, who are already wary of his policies. Some critics argue that Walz and other left-leaning politicians like Vice President Kamala Harris would lead the country down a harmful path, with policies they say would weaken the nation. This gun-loading mishap has only added to the criticisms, with some labeling it a reflection of Walz’s broader incompetence.
Additionally, the timing of the incident is significant. The event follows a series of awkward public appearances by both Walz and Harris, leading to questions about their leadership abilities. Critics argue that both politicians would bring negative consequences to the country, and moments like this provide fodder for their detractors.
Goofy Tim Walz doesn’t even know how to load his own gun properly 😂💀
What a DISASTER of a photo op 🤣 https://t.co/SywlR5Kde3
— Old Row Outdoors (@OldRowOutdoors) October 12, 2024
If they thought they were going to get the hunter vote, it sounds like they just lost that.
If this was about trying to shore up that male vote, this wasn’t it.
Watch Tim Walz struggle to load his shotgun and then complain that the kick usually hurts his shoulder. Men everywhere are in awe. https://t.co/sGu5IIBvN2
— Amber Duke (@ambermarieduke) October 12, 2024
This is embarrassing https://t.co/rBid2gptgL
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) October 12, 2024
We reported on the MSNBC video earlier at the pheasant hunt where he wasn’t carrying a gun, and people wondered how he was going to shoot anything if he didn’t have a firearm.
Even MSNBC nailed him for this being all about an effort to appeal to men for their votes, acknowledging that they had a problem. Barack Obama acknowledged this too, as he was blaming black men for not coming out for her enough.
Hey Tampon Tim, try putting the 12 Guage shell up your ass and sit on a nail real fast.
Ah yes, this is the Democrat Marxist Party’s installed not vetted through any primary procedure, DEI moron Deep State puppet to be the US VP 2nd in line to have access to the Nuclear Football Codes, should the 1st installed presidential candidate Harris not be able to; who didn’t receive one delegate vote in the V.P. primary!
When are some responsible for real legit human beings within our US Government going to step up and take control to put an end to this illegitimate FIASCO being perpetrated by the Criminal treasonous Democrat Marxist Deep State Cabal! Are there any Top Military Staff commanders with backbones and integrity left who can organize a Constitutional enforcement national rescue command to execute “Martial Law” and prevent the collapse and destruction of the American Constitution and Government! “What the hell are you all doing” allowing this to go on as long as it has already!
Walz is an incompetent mentally deranged evil SOB that needs to be locked away now! Harris is a traitor and has not done one substantive thing in office to serve and protect this nation or its CITIZENS! Put her and Scranton Joe the lifelong “career criminal politician traitor” in GITMO!
After how many years of supposed experience in the National Guard and he can’t even properly load his gun properly – maybe he lied about this too. The knucklehead didn’t misspeak about this. Does he ever tell the truth.
The question is: Once Walz got the gun loaded, did he shoot himself?
What he really said was that he is now shooting a lot of “crap” at the American people, maybe there’s a Tampon stuck in the magazine?
Dumbass!
If he ever had to step into the Presidency would you trust him with the nuclear football?
Dwat dat cwazy wabbit!
In 1984 I became a qualified firearms instructor and I also worked with my 16 year old daughter on firearm safety, cleaning, storage and shooting.
Today my daughter owns a 410 shotgun, 12 Guage shotgun, 380 semi auto hand gun, a Remington 22 semi auto rifle, a 38 cal. Smith & Weson, and she could out shoot Tampon Tim any day of the week.
Next my grandchildren will be taught by me when they get old enough.
My family will not be bullied, intimidated, threatened and we will stand our ground.
Kamala and Tampon Tim are two peas in a pod. Both incompetent complete Morons.!
That’s what a Democrat Man’s Man has become.
The video of Tampon Tim trying to load his shotgun–that he bought to shoot trap with– but can’t load with anything resembling proficiency, gives me the warm and fuzzy about being in a foxhole situation with this looney tune, Elmer Fudd character in an actual combat situation. My second comment–Walz is a complete disgrace.
Brother Michael, congratulations on the accomplished, qualified and competent individual capabilities and success of you and your family members! You remind me of much that I recall as a kid!
As a kid growing up we knew the Scout Motto of “Be Prepared.”
“In 1907, Baden-Powell, an English soldier, devised the Scout motto: Be Prepared. He published it in Scouting for Boys in 1908. (Two years later, in 1910, the Boy Scouts of America was founded.)
In Scouting for Boys, Baden-Powell wrote that to Be Prepared means “you are always in a state of readiness in mind and body to do your duty.”
More than a century later, preparedness is still a cornerstone of Scouting. Through its fun, values-based program, Scouting prepares young people for life.
His idea was that Scouts should prepare themselves to become productive citizens and strong leaders and to bring joy to other people. He wanted each Scout to be ready in mind and body and to meet with a strong heart whatever challenges await him.
As Scouting has spread to include 164 National Scout Organizations around the world, the motto has been adapted and translated into dozens of languages.
French-speaking Scouts strive to be Toujours Prêt, “always ready.” That’s also the English translation of the motto used in many Spanish-speaking countries: Siempre Listo.
Be Prepared becomes Budi Pripravan in Croatian, Sii Preparato in Italian and Wees Geréed in Afrikaans, spoken in South Africa and Namibia.
In any language, Baden-Powell’s original intent survives. By spending time as Scouts, young people learn to handle anything life puts in front of them. They learn to Be Prepared.”
://blog.scoutingmagazine.org/2017/05/08/be-prepared-scout-motto-origin/
It’s so important to be able to stand up for ourselves and be counted if and when it’s necessary. I remember being told by my elders that we have to develop some backbone along with competent determination to be able to face what this life brings our way.
God bless you.
And that fag was in our military? Of course he got out when he heard they were being shipped to a war zone
Back in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars they were what was called a Turncoat and they hung them on the spot!