It really emphasizes how bad the GOP commentary is as they and Trump Jr make comments about going outside with your guns and shooting it down yourself. Lots of people could get hurt, and that would totally have not worked anyway.
Nobody should fire a loaded weapon into the air at something 20+ km away. Be pro gun if you want, but don't support and recommend such irresponsible behaviours!
"...a 100-meter weather balloon remained aloft for six days after being shot with 1,000 rounds by Canadian F-18 fighter jets in 1998."
https://www.newsweek.com/police-beg-locals-refrain-taking-po...