US politican arms family with guns for Christmas card

A US politician has sparked controversy after sending this Christmas card out of her family - who are all armed with guns.

Michele Fiore captioned the festive picture with: "It's up to Americans to protect America. We're just an ordinary family. With love & liberty, Michele."

The Nevada politician shared the picture just a day before the devastating San Bernardino shootings which killed 14 people.

In the snap even the little boy at the front, who is believed to be just five, is seen holding a gun.

And Fiore went on to write what type of firearm each family member had.

Fiore in one of the many pictures of her with firearms on her Facebook page. Credit: Facebook

Many were quick to criticise Fiore on social media with one user branding her "deranged".

Another wrote: "There's something troubling when guns become the focus of Christmas - Bells are ringing (ALARM)."

But a lot of the comments under Fiore's Facebook praised her for "taking personal responsibility for her family's safety" and that they were "proud to be American".

Fiore captioned this picture: 'Horses & guns two of my favorites'. Credit: Facebook

The lawmaker, who is pictured with various firearms on her Facebook page, also sparked controversy over her recent comments about Syrian refugees.

On her weekly radio show KWDN she said: "I'm about to fly to Paris and shoot 'em in the head myself.

"I am not OK with Syrian refugees. I'm not OK with terrorists.

"I'm OK with putting them down, blacking them out, just put a piece of brass in their ocular cavity and end their miserable life. I'm good with that."