Vice President Kamala Harris, who has touted her gun ownership throughout her presidential campaign finally confirmed that she owns a Glock handgun, citing her background in law enforcement as the reason for her decision.
During a recent 60 Minutes interview, speaking with Bill Whitaker, Harris said she has had the gun for quite some time, explaining, “My background is in law enforcement, and so there you go.”
When asked whether she had ever fired the gun, Harris replied, "Yes, of course I have," clarifying that she had used it at a shooting range. Her admission comes as gun control remains a significant issue in the elections, with the MAGA accusing Harris of endorsing a gun buyback.
During her debate with Republican Donald Trump, she previously mentioned being a firearm owner while strongly opposing the idea that Democrats seek to confiscate guns. At the time, Harris reassured voters, saying, "This business about taking everyone's guns away — Tim Walz and I are both gun owners. We're not taking anybody's guns away."
However, Harris has long supported stricter gun regulations, including universal background checks and bans on assault weapons. However, by sharing her personal experience as a gun owner, she attempts to connect with gun owners and bridge the divide between advocating for responsible firearm ownership and pushing for tighter controls.
Her remarks come at a pivotal moment as the gun control debate continues to intensify. While Harris advocates for increased restrictions, her own experience with firearms serves to address concerns from the pro-gun community. Balancing these views is key for Harris as she appeals to a broad range of voters on the sensitive issue of gun rights.
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