Sebastian Gorka Reportedly Carries A Pistol And A Tourniquet With Him Every Day (UPDATED)
UPDATE: Nov. 26 ― Since this story was initially published, the language in the “everyday carry” section of Recoil’s profile has been updated to clarify that Gorka typically only carries one pistol at a time, not both.
Previously:
Gun magazine Recoil published a profile on Saturday about controversial former Donald Trump aide Sebastian Gorka.
The interview, which can be read in full here, touches on Gorka’s stint advising Trump on national security (Gorka left in August, following criticism over his anti-Islamist views and reported ties to a far-right Hungarian group), his political stances and his dim view of the media (hi!).
Since Recoil is focused on firearms, the piece included a large segment devoted to Gorka’s zest for guns and shooting. And there was one detail in particular that stood out and captured the interest of many folks on social media.
According to Recoil, Gorka’s “everyday carry” — meaning the items a person typically carries with them on a daily basis — includes two pistols, two flashlights, a knife, a tourniquet and a copy of the U.S. Constitution.
Sebastian Gorka never leaves home without two pistols, two flashlights and a tourniquet. https://t.co/p0GMkEbTus pic.twitter.com/mA80s1LdnV
— Tom Gara (@tomgara) November 25, 2017
The contents, particularly the number of weapons, struck a lot of social media users as a little excessive.
Gorka gears up like he’s being air-dropped into hostile territory when in reality he’s getting cut in line at Sweetgreen pic.twitter.com/LMIEDp2Kn7
— Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) November 25, 2017
Gorka's a poser
whenever I leave my freedom hole I carry:
12 handguns and pictures of me lovingly kissing each one
2 nostril cannons
1 red hot iron poker to immediately cauterize wounds
tactical shinguards
Wayne LaPierre himself pic.twitter.com/peVV28k5bf— Simon Maloy (@SimonMaloy) November 25, 2017
Seb Gorka: definitely a normal, well adjusted person pic.twitter.com/gAs4oGczYW
— Rob Flaherty (@Rob_Flaherty) November 25, 2017
The tourniquet is for when he accidentally shoots himself. https://t.co/PJ76yC9Y6L
— (((Molly Jong🦖Fast))) (@MollyJongFast) November 25, 2017
For his part, Gorka seemed to be a huge fan of the article, calling it the “best most accurate interview” on Twitter. He also noted that he loved “watching Lib heads explode in response!”
Thanks Friend.
LOVE watching Lib heads explode in response! https://t.co/zb3lewgEYi— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) November 25, 2017
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