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Fundraising With Skeet Shooting

If you really want to raise some political bucks, try using a gun.

Lawmakers looking to switch up the typical Washington fundraisers have been heading out to the 'burbs for skeet shooting.

Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Mich., held such a fundraiser in July, telling Bloomberg that "It definitely beats the D.C. wine and cocktail scene. It's a little more relaxed, casual and you get to know people on a different level."

No booze is served at such events, but we suppose the skeet shooting more than makes up for it? Check out the video after the jump

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