Ashton Kutcher had his birthday party at Borderline Bar & Grill — and was given a gun in the parking lot as a present
Gun owner Ashton Kutcher has spoken out about the need for stricter laws, but the mass shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill on Wednesday hit home for him, so he’s restating his case.
In a series of tweets, Kutcher revealed that his wife, Mila Kunis, threw him a birthday party earlier this year at the country-themed Thousand Oaks, Calif., establishment, where 13 people died on Wednesday night. Among those on the guest list was Joshua Kushner, the brother-in-law of Ivanka Trump. And it was in the parking lot of Borderline where he was gifted a gun for his birthday — one that he says he’ll probably never use.
My wife threw me a birthday party this year at the Borderline. Only reason we are alive is the shooter chose a different night. My heart goes out to the victims. I’ll say it again… Gun Reform Now! Politicians need to stop standing behind the dollar & Protect the people!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
Kutcher grew up in Iowa hunting and has owned various firearms since the age of 12. However, in a message seemingly directed toward government officials opposing reform laws, he tweeted, “Your electorate doesn’t want to die when they go to church or a concert or a bar!”
I grew up a hunter, I worked at a gun club pulling trap growing up. No body is taking your guns!!! Gun reform!!!!! Let it be a test. Your electorate doesn’t want to die when they go to church or a concert or a bar!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
Kutcher also referred to the death of Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Deputy Ron Helus, who heroically raced into the venue and lost his life.
The BS rhetoric around arming more people to protect others is just that, BS! Armed people got killed last night! Gun Reform now!!!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
He proceeded to direct his tweets toward first daughter Ivanka Trump. Kutcher, who turned 40 in February, pointed out that her brother-in-law happened to have attended Kushner’s party at Borderline, noting, “He could have just as easily been a victim.”
. @IvankaTrump your brother in law was at that birthday party. He could have just as easily been a victim. You go to synagogues you could be a victim! Talk to your dad! Plead with your dad! Let this be your legacy! Gun Reform now!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
In addition to reemphasizing the need for gun reform multiple times, Kutcher also noted the need for mental health initiatives and an expanded role for the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives.
Love thy neighbor! Gun Reform now!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
Nobody is taking your gun or my gun. I can still go hunting. I can still protect my home. Gun Reform Now!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
Support mental health care initiatives!!! Gun Reform Now!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
Beef up ATF. Prevent hostile mentally unstable people from getting guns! Support our veterans that are returning from war with resources! Gun Reform Now!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
We all have a right to freedom unless you do something to lose that right and end up in jail. We all have a right to guns unless you do something to lose that right and get your gun taken away! Gun Reform Now!!!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
The right to bear arms was built on the notion that we could form a militia to fight back against an unjust government. Is that realistic today? A nuclear bomb is an arm. Do you have the right to own that? Gun Reform Now!! No one is taking your guns.
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
Protect your home. Shoot for sport. Go hunting. Support Gun Reform Now! Support mental health initiatives now! @IvankaTrump @WhiteHouse @realDonaldTrump @NancyPelosi @BenSasse @CoryBooker this is about protecting all our people. #lovethyneighbor
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
If your argument is that these reforms won’t change anything I simply ask “What problems will be the reforms create?” No one is taking your guns. Gun Reform Now!
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
The last tweet in his thread commented on the firearm he received and the (un)likelihood of him ever shooting it. Finally, he promised the families of the victims, including Tamera Mowry-Housley and Adam Housley, whose niece was killed, “Change is coming.”
This isn’t an either/or it’s a both!Support mental health initiatives & support Gun Reform Now!! My friend gave me a gun as a gift in the parking lot of the borderline on my birthday. I’ve never shot it. I don’t think I ever will.??to the families of the lost. Change is coming
— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) November 9, 2018
After the Route 91 Music Harvest Festival massacre in Las Vegas last year, Kutcher, who shares two young children with Kunis, spoke out to say “enough is enough.” He said, “I’m a hunter and a sportsman but No body needs these weapons… There’s a middle ground here let’s get to the table and find it.”
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