Newington Gun Shop's Flyer Causes Controversy

NEWINGTON, CT — Newington gun shop Hoffman's Guns for the Good Guys has come under criticism after posting a flyer on its Facebook page.

The flyer read, "Free Guns For CT. Illegals* Hoffman's Gun Center wants to join with the ever talking Senator Murphy & the distinguished veteran Senator Blumenthal in helping our illegals in CT

"We want to find a pathway for illegals to legally purchase firearms so they can protect their family on their perilous journey to & from the border and to keep thieves away from their food stamps and all the other freebies that they so richly deserve."

The flyer also featured a depiction of a border wall with a caricature of President Donald Trump dressed as the Statue of Liberty.

The Facebook post has since been taken down.

State Sen. Matthew Lesser (D-Newington) called for the store to apologize.

"This disgusting, racist flyer in no way represents the Newington that I know and love,” Lesser said. “White supremacy and human trafficking are shameful stains on our society, not a cheap marketing gimmick or a joke. This language is hurtful and further victimizes and ostracizes innocent people. They should apologize immediately.”

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