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Justin Bieber Posts Photos with Firearms, Including M9 Assault Rifle Banned in Canada
Pop Star Draws Scrutiny for Social Media Posts Featuring Firearms
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✍️By ZRIntel Editorial Team📍N/A
Pop star Justin Bieber has generated controversy by posting photos and videos of himself shooting an M9 Assault Rifle and a Beretta M9 pistol on his social media. The M9 Assault Rifle is reportedly banned in his native Canada. The posts have drawn scrutiny from some commentators who note that Bieber has openly spoken about his struggles with mental health issues, suggesting a potential problem with him owning and/or shooting a firearm of this type. The article describes the 31-year-old musician, who is a father of a toddler, as being 'heavily tattooed and almost always shirtless.' His social media posts are being seen as a new revelation of his persona. The news comes amid a difficult period for Bieber, with his new album, 'Swag,' reportedly having sold fewer than 300,000 copies. This incident adds to a list of past controversies, including canceling tours, spitting on pedestrians, and a 2013 comment in the Anne Frank House guest book. Commenters on Instagram also pointed out that Bieber was shooting the firearm while wearing pastel-colored slippers, which highlights a lack of attention to safety protocols.