Kamala Harris recently stirred conversation after contrasting statements about gun ownership and gun control. She previously chuckled off claims that she wanted to take people’s guns, emphasizing that she and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are both gun owners.
Yet just days later, she doubled down on her advocacy for stricter gun laws, tweeting in support of reinstating the federal Assault Weapons Ban.
Harris pointed out that the 1994 ban led to fewer mass shootings, positioning her in favor of reducing access to certain firearms despite the earlier dismissal of “gun-grabbing” accusations.
“30 years ago, President Clinton signed the federal Assault Weapons Ban into law. During the 10 years it was in effect, people across our nation were far less likely to die in a mass shooting,” she said today. “It is long past time to renew it.”
The shift has prompted critics to accuse her of mixed messaging, particularly with the ongoing national debate on Second Amendment rights. Her stance reveals a desire to balance being a responsible gun owner while pushing for reforms aimed at curbing mass shootings(