Montana Senate Candidate Tim Sheehy Faces Scrutiny Over Gunshot Story

Allegations that Republican Tim Sheehy lied about a bullet wound from Afghanistan could impact his pivotal Senate race against Democrat Jon Tester.

Tim Sheehy, a former Navy SEAL and Montana Senate hopeful, claims a bullet wound in his arm was sustained in Afghanistan, but a former park ranger disputes this.
Ranger Kim Peach alleges Sheehy accidentally shot himself in 2015 at Glacier National Park, a claim Sheehy denies, attributing the wound to combat.
Sheehy was fined for discharging a firearm in the park, but he maintains he lied to protect his SEAL unit from potential repercussions of a friendly fire incident.
Peach's public accusation comes as absentee voting begins, adding pressure to Sheehy's campaign in a race that could determine Senate control.
Sheehy's campaign dismisses the allegations as a Democratic smear tactic, while critics argue the controversy undermines his credibility.