On Thursday, the New York Post published a photo allegedly showing the rifle law enforcement believes was used in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The discovery sheds new light on the case that has gripped the nation and outraged millions of conservatives who see this tragedy as more than just a crime—it’s a political flashpoint.
Earlier in the day, FBI Special Agent Robert Bohls confirmed that investigators had located a rifle in “a wooded area,” which they believe is the murder weapon. He described it as a “high-power, bolt-action rifle.” The New York Post went further, identifying it as a “30-06-caliber Mauser bolt-action rifle.”
For those unfamiliar, a 30.06 bolt action is a classic hunting rifle, designed for precision and power. It typically holds four to five rounds in a fixed magazine, requiring the shooter to manually operate the bolt between shots. It is a rifle known to hunters, not criminals. That fact alone underscores how quickly the Left is moving to politicize this tragedy rather than focus on catching the killer.
Breitbart News reported that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D) wasted no time after Kirk’s assassination, using the moment to demand more gun control. Instead of mourning a conservative leader cut down in cold blood, she saw a chance to advance her party’s agenda against law-abiding gun owners. It’s a familiar script: when criminals commit evil, Washington targets ordinary Americans who cherish the Second Amendment.
The rush to exploit this assassination for political gain is not just tone-deaf—it’s dangerous. Millions of responsible gun owners across the country use rifles like the 30.06 for hunting and sport, exercising their constitutional rights safely and legally. Stripping rights from the innocent will do nothing to stop the kind of political violence that took Charlie Kirk’s life.
The real focus should be on justice—finding who carried out this heinous act and why. But as always, the Left sees an opportunity to grow government power at the expense of individual liberty. For conservatives, this case is a sobering reminder that defending our freedoms requires vigilance, especially when tragedy strikes. Justice for Charlie Kirk is non-negotiable—but so is the defense of the Second Amendment.
