Gubernatorial candidate stands by machine gun parade prop (VIDEO)

By Chris Eger

A Republican candidate to become the next governor of Kansas is shrugging off flak for his Rat Patrol-like appearance in a local parade.
Kris Kobach, the current Secretary of State of Kansas and one of a crowded field of candidates for governor, appeared in the Old Shawnee Days parade last weekend near Kansas City while riding a patriotic-themed Jeep CJ accessorized with a faux belt-fed M2 machine gun mounted on a pintle over the roll bar.
“Had a blast riding in the Old Shawnee Days Parade in this souped up jeep with a replica gun,” said Kobach on social media afterward. “Those who want to restrict the right to keep and bear arms are deeply misguided. The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.”

Had a blast riding in the Old Shawnee Days Parade in this souped up jeep with a replica gun. Those who want to restrict the right to keep and bear arms are deeply misguided. The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun. #ksleg #ksgov #TeamKobach pic.twitter.com/ZULBEYTqUW
— Kris W. Kobach (@KrisKobach1787) June 2, 2018

The ride, however, drew condemnation from some

Source: Guns.com