I believe very strongly that guns are instruments of death. That's all they're used for; there's no purpose for them other than to kill. I think you … - Jesse Ventura

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I believe very strongly that guns are instruments of death. That's all they're used for; there's no purpose for them other than to kill. I think you have to understand that in order to respect them. I have no fear of my teenage son handling weapons, because he has that respect.

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About Jesse Ventura

James George Janos (born 15 July 1951), most famous as Jesse "The Body" Ventura, is an American politician and author, US Navy SEAL veteran, former professional wrestler, actor, radio, television talk show host on RT News program (The World According to Jesse), and teacher, who was the 38th Governor of Minnesota.

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Alternative Names: Jesse "The Body" Ventura James George Janos Surf Ventura
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