Suggested introduction: A new Rasmussen poll on guns shows that the majority of Americans think we should enforce existing laws, not enact new ones.
This survey shows the widening chasm between the Biden administration and the public it serves.
According to Rasmussen, 63 percent of American adults “believe the United States needs stricter enforcement of existing gun control laws.” In comparison, only 28 percent disagree, constituting a better than 2-to-1 margin against the Biden agenda.
Joining us in this discussion is a representative from The Second Amendment Foundation.
Q&A:
- Joe Biden was recently in New York pushing for additional restrictions on gun owners, repeal of the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, and a ban on so-called “assault weapons” and original capacity magazines. How have the people responded?
Answer: Joe Biden’s push for gun control is a dud. To quote the famous song ‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone’ by Peter, Paul, and Mary, ‘When will they ever learn?’ Biden is old enough to remember the folk trio, but we’re not sure if he does.
- You’ve been running a counter-information of your own. Tell us about that.
Answer: We have been running an informational campaign explaining Biden’s gun control agenda. We are using Biden’s own words against him. During a CNN Townhall broadcast, Biden said, “Whether it is a 9mm pistol or a rifle, it is ridiculous. I am continuing to push to eliminate the sale of those things.”
- Can you break down the Rasmussen survey for us?
Answer: The Rasmussen poll showed that only 42 percent of Americans want stricter gun control laws, while 49 percent say such laws aren’t necessary. The same survey found that 54 percent think enforcement of existing laws will do more to reduce gun-related violent crime, while 26 percent want new gun laws and 18 percent aren’t sure. The survey also breaks down sentiments along party lines, revealing 69 percent of Republicans, 53 percent of Independents, and even 28 percent of Democrats say the country does not need stricter gun laws.
- Regardless of the people being more for gun rights than against, you don’t believe that should be the deciding point. Tell us about that.
Answer: Correct. It’s the 2nd Amendment of the United States that rules the day, not the swaying wind of public opinion. But it is nice to have public opinion on our side also.
- Your organization emphasizes the importance of gun safety and proper training. Could you elaborate on those areas, please?
- Tell us more about the Second Amendment Foundation? And where may we get more information on gun safety and training?
Answer: The Second Amendment Foundation is the nation’s oldest and largest tax-exempt education, research, publishing, and legal action group focusing on the Constitutional right and heritage to own and possess firearms privately. Founded in 1974, The Foundation has grown to more than 700,000 members and supporters and conducts many programs designed to better inform the public about the negative consequences of gun control. Our website is SAF.org.
Second Amendment Foundation spokespersons available to be your guest:
ABOUT CAM EDWARDS (In Eastern Time)
Cam Edwards is the editor at Bearing Arms-dot-com and hosts the popular podcast Cam & Company that focuses on Second Amendment news and information. Cam is originally from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and has worked in radio, television, and online media for over two decades. He currently lives on a small farm with his family near Farmville, Virginia, and is a member of the board of Citizens Committee to Keep and Bear Arms.
ABOUT LEE WILLIAMS (In Eastern Time)
Lee Williams is also known as The Gun Writer and has been writing about the Second Amendment, firearms, the firearms industry, and the gun culture for more than ten years. He is the Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation’s Investigative Reporting Project and is a frequent contributor to Ammoland News and Armed American Radio. In addition, Lee serves as a board member of Florida Carry, Inc. He was also an editor for a daily newspaper in Florida. Before becoming a newspaper editor, Lee was an investigative reporter in three states and a U.S. Territory. Before becoming a journalist, he worked as a police officer. Before becoming a cop, Lee served in the Army. Lee has earned more than a dozen national journalism awards as a reporter and three medals of valor as a police officer.
ABOUT MARK WALTERS (in Eastern Time):
Mark Walters is a member of the board of directors for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. As a nationally syndicated host of two talk radio programs, Armed American Radio and Armed American Radio’s Daily Defense, Mark is heard on hundreds of stations weekly across the country. Mark is the co-founder of Armed American News and the recipient of the 2015 “Gun Rights Defender of the Year award.” In addition, Mark Walters is co-author of three books, including Lessons from Armed America, Lessons from Unarmed America, and Grilling While Armed.
ABOUT STEPHEN WILLEFORD (In Central Time):
A native of Sutherland Springs, Texas, Stephen Willeford gained national acclaim after helping stop the deadliest mass shooting in the history of Texas in November 2017. Stephen has become known across the country as the “good guy with a gun.” An experienced professional plumber, Stephen earned his license from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Apprenticeship School in San Antonio and has nearly 35 years of experience in his field. In 2018, Governor Greg Abbott appointed Stephen to serve on the Texas Private Security Board. In addition, he served as an assistant scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America. Stephen has been married to Pam Farmer Willeford for 30 years. They have three children and three grandchildren.
ABOUT DAVE WORKMAN (In Pacific Time):
Dave Workman is an award-winning career journalist and senior editor of TheGunMag.com. He writes for Liberty Park Press, Conservative Firing Line, and is communications director for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. He has authored Op-Ed pieces in several major newspapers, including the Chicago Tribune, Seattle Times, and Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and co-authored seven books with Second Amendment Foundation Alan Gottlieb. Workman’s beat is firearms, from politics to the outdoors. He is widely considered an authority on firearms, concealed carry, and gun politics.
ABOUT CHRIS CHENG (In Pacific Time)
Chris Cheng serves on the advisory council to the Second Amendment Foundation’s Board of Trustees. He is the History Channel’s Top Shot Season 4 Champion and author of the book “Shoot to Win.” Cheng is an Asian D&I advocate in the gun community, a former Google employee who went from self-taught amateur to pro shooter.
ABOUT ALAN GOTTLIEB (In Pacific Time/ TV interviews only):
Alan Gottlieb is chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and the Founder of the Second Amendment Foundation. In addition, he serves on the Board of Directors of the American Conservative Union. Alan is a strong advocate of defense and the Publisher of Gun Week and is a nuclear engineering graduate of the University of Tennessee.
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