Kelly stated on Facebook that the background check for the rifle took only a matter of minutes. He intended to turn the rifle over to the once he received it, while keeping the handgun for personal use. The Controversy and Cancellation
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In March 2013, , a retired astronaut and the husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords , made headlines when he purchased a military-style rifle to demonstrate the ease of buying such weapons. The Purchase Kelly stated on Facebook that the background check
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 He purchased two firearms: A Sig Sauer M400
Ultimately, the transaction for the AR-15 was by the store owner, Doug MacKinlay , before Kelly could take possession. MacKinlay cited the following reasons:
The purchase drew immediate criticism from gun-rights supporters, who accused Kelly of hypocrisy for buying a weapon he was simultaneously lobbying to ban.