Candidate suggests "assault rifle vending machines" during debate
Aug 7, 2026
Fester Trim, who identified himself as a local gun-shop owner, raised a proposal to put assault rifles in vending machines and argued a dashboard-mounted gun could deter car thieves; the comment drew laughter and did not lead to policy action.
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During the forum, Fester Trim, who identified himself as a local gun-shop owner, said, "I want to tell you about my idea for assault rifle vending machines," framing the remark as a policy pitch during his allotted time.
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