Getting Your Picture Taken With Santa...And Guns

Published on November 30, 2011
Duration: 5:06

The Scottsdale Gun Club hosted a unique holiday event allowing families to take Christmas photos with Santa, optionally including firearms. The event offered a selection of rental firearms, including fully automatic machine guns like the Garand Minigun, M249 SAW, AK-47, and AR-15s. Despite some media backlash, the event was overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with attendees of all types participating, many from states with stricter gun laws.

Quick Summary

The Scottsdale Gun Club offers a unique holiday event where families can take Christmas photos with Santa, optionally including rental firearms like machine guns (Minigun, M249 SAW, AK-47, AR-15). Firearms consultants ensure safety by reviewing protocols like muzzle direction and trigger control. The club also provides various training courses.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Santa and Guns Event
  2. 00:08Scottsdale Gun Club Event Location
  3. 00:14Family Photos with Santa and Firearms
  4. 00:30Interview with Ron Kennedy, Scottsdale Gun Club
  5. 00:45Second Year of Santa Machine Gun Photos
  6. 01:11Firearms Available for Rent
  7. 01:34Types of Guns Available for Photos
  8. 01:47Specific Machine Guns Featured
  9. 01:57Choice to Have Photos Without Firearms
  10. 02:06Zero Attendees Chose No Firearms
  11. 02:22Demographics of Attendees
  12. 02:34Diverse Crowd at the Event
  13. 02:37Attendees from Stricter Gun Law States
  14. 02:46Couples, Military, Law Enforcement, Friends
  15. 02:52People Bringing Pets
  16. 02:57Turnout Comparison to Last Year
  17. 03:06Upcoming Event Date and Time
  18. 03:11Number of Photos and People Attended
  19. 03:21Future of the Event
  20. 03:30Media Interest and Backlash
  21. 03:41Response to Negative Feedback
  22. 03:52Inclusion of Younger Family Members
  23. 04:00Enthusiasm for the Event
  24. 04:08Firearm Safety Observed in Photos
  25. 04:10Responsible Firearm Handling
  26. 04:22Firearms Consultants On-Site
  27. 04:28Basic Safety Protocol Review
  28. 04:33Muzzling and Trigger Control
  29. 04:37Comprehensive Training Classes Offered
  30. 04:39Basic Pistol and Women's Defense Courses
  31. 04:42Free Family Firearm Safety Course
  32. 04:47Thank You and Holiday Wishes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Scottsdale Gun Club's Santa photo event?

The Scottsdale Gun Club hosts an annual holiday event where families can take Christmas photos with Santa Claus. A unique aspect of this event is the option for attendees to include firearms, including rental machine guns, in their photos.

What types of firearms were available for photos at the Scottsdale Gun Club event?

Attendees had the option to pose with a selection of rental firearms, which included fully automatic machine guns such as the Garand Minigun, M249 SAW, AK-47, and AR-15s. Other modern firearms were also available.

How does the Scottsdale Gun Club ensure safety during their Santa photo events with firearms?

The Scottsdale Gun Club ensures safety by having firearms consultants on-site to clear weapons, assist with selection, and review basic safety protocols like proper muzzle direction and trigger control with all participants.

What kind of training does the Scottsdale Gun Club offer?

Beyond event safety, the Scottsdale Gun Club provides comprehensive training classes. These include basic pistol courses, women's defense training, and a free family firearm safety course, catering to various skill levels and needs.

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