Shooting guns at a range can be a fun and exciting activity. But recent events have raised concerns that being a Democrat at the gun range is an impediment to the safe enjoyment of this quintessential American pastime.

At a campaign photo op, Missouri Democratic Senate candidate Lucas Kunce and former Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger decided to tout their firearm bona fides as two military veterans by shooting some rifles at steel targets. But the outing turned disastrous when shrapnel from the activity nicked a reporter’s arm.