Show-Me Blue Springs Politico's AR-15 Auction

The newspaper attempted to create a stir with faux outrage over this publicity stunt.

Interestingly, local TV news coverage wasn't so hyperbolic given that they have a bigger audience with far less hangups about legal firearms.

Here's the word . . .

Jeff Coleman, a Republican who represents Grain Valley and parts of Blue Springs, is holding a “BBQ in the Park” campaign fundraiser on Sept. 30. The header on the event page mentions a drawing for an AR-15, though the text of the page describes it differently:

“Silent Auction items will be available to bid on as well as a drawing for an unnamed piece of defensive equipment that you can place on a rack in the back window of your pickup truck or a rack in your den,” the page reads.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

Missouri representative, Grain Valley School Board member offers AR-15 as raffle prize in fundraiser

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Missouri state representative is raffling off an AR-15 as part of his re-election campaign. Jeff Coleman, a Republican who represents Grain Valley and parts of Blue Springs, is holding a "BBQ in the Park" campaign fundraiser on Sept. 30.