Michele Bachmann shoots off her assault rifles

But when she stopped in at the Federal ammunition factory in Anoka to blow off a little steam with both a semi-automatic and automatic rifle, the well-known gun rights advocate disappeared from view.

Maybe her minders didn't want anyone to know whether she hit anything or not.

The media blackout was finally pierced by a couple of Federal employees. They told reporters that the congresswoman was firing at human-shaped targets.

That's right, her campaign spokesman said once the beans were spilled. And she was a pretty good shot.

Campaigning in the district is such a drag, though. That's why Bachmann's heading back to Washington as fast she can. She's got an important date with TV spotlights and Glenn Beck on Saturday.