Vice President Kamala Harris surprised viewers during her debate with Donald Trump by revealing that she is a gun owner, refuting accusations that she wants to confiscate firearms. Harris, along with her running mate Tim Walz, emphasized that they are not taking anyone’s guns away. Harris first mentioned her gun ownership during her 2019 presidential campaign, citing personal safety as a reason for owning a handgun. The exchange about gun ownership came as Trump attempted to paint Harris as radically liberal, accusing her of defunding the police and wanting to confiscate guns.
Harris has proposed common-sense measures such as universal background checks, expanding red flag laws, banning assault weapons, and high-capacity magazines to protect public safety. Republicans often portray Democrats as a threat to the Second Amendment, while Democrats argue that their proposals are necessary for preventing gun violence. Harris reiterated that Trump should stop lying about her positions on these issues. Both Harris and Walz have emphasized their gun ownership, with Walz, the Minnesota governor, also highlighting his marksmanship. The debate highlighted a stark contrast in views on gun control between the two political parties.
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