Kerry a sportsman? Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 Then why did Kerry write a bill asking for any rifle with a "pistol grip" also in this bill it would make it illegal to recieve any type of weapon. Correct me if I am wrong Kerry got a pistol grip shotgun as a gift from a group in the midwest. More to think about is the longstanding law in MA saying pistols and rifles are against the law to own with a one year mandatory jail sentence. Mr Kerry where are all your guns? Mr Kerry how can you say that you are a sportmans with your record of voting? Your record doesnt mesh with your record.