Vice President Kamala Harris has consistently campaigned for draconian gun control laws, which severely limit the rights of lawful gun owners.
During her ultimately unsuccessful 2020 presidential campaign, Harris claimed that she would even evade the legislative branch to achieve her objectives. During one debate, she said, “Upon being elected, I will give the United States Congress 100 days to get their act together and have the courage to pass reasonable gun safety laws. And if they fail to do it, then I will take executive action.”
Her positions represent a direct attack on the Second Amendment and will destroy your Constitutional right to bear arms.
This article will examine Kamala Harris’ record on the Second Amendment and gun rights. It will cover the following topics:
Gun Bans and Regulations
Proposed Anti-Gun Executive Orders
Public Statements on Gun Control
Firm Opposition to "Stand Your Ground" Laws
Enthusiastic Support for Mandatory Confiscation Programs
Strong Supporter of Overturning District of Columbia v. Heller Decision
Leadership in the Office of Gun Violence
Endorsement by Extremist Anti-Gun Groups
FAQ About Kamala Harris' Gun Control Stances
Major Red Flags Raised: Kamala Harris’ Record Spells Big Trouble for the Second Amendment
Pushing for More Regulation and Gun Bans
Kamala Harris’ support for so-called “universal” background checks is just the beginning of her radical agenda on gun control. Harris has been extremely vocal about her desire to ban certain types of legal firearms, specifically well-known and popular sporting rifles and self-defense pistols. When she was a member of the Senate, Harris supported bill S. 66—the 2019 Assault Weapons Ban — which sought to prohibit the importation, sale, and production of standard-capacity magazines and semi-automatic firearms in all 50 states.
Proposed Executive Orders on Gun Control
During her campaign for the 2020 presidential nomination, Harris expressed a willingness to circumvent Congress and promised to enact multiple executive orders to achieve her gun control agenda. She publicly committed to banning private firearms transfers and sales and banning semi-automatic rifles from being imported into the United States.
Alarming Public Statements on Gun Control
Harris’ 2020 presidential campaign website made her intentions very clear:
"If Congress fails to send comprehensive gun safety legislation to Harris’ desk within her first 100 days as president – including universal background checks, an assault weapons ban, and the repeal of the [bipartisan Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act]– she will take executive action."
Her public statements further underscore her anti-Second Amendment stance. During an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show in September 2019, Harris explained her push for “mandatory buybacks,” a euphemism for forced gun confiscation.
Firm Opposition to "Stand Your Ground" Laws
Harris publicly stated in 2020 that all U.S. states must stop passing ‘stand your ground’ laws. These laws permit law-abiding citizens to defend themselves in the face of a life-threatening criminal attack. By opposing these laws, Harris limits Americans’ ability to protect their lives and the lives of their loved ones.
Enthusiastic Support for Mandatory Confiscation Programs
Harris has consistently supported gun “buyback” programs, which is another name for mandatory gun confiscation. She stated at a March for Our Lives hosted event, "We have to have a buyback program. And I support a buyback program. It's got to be smart. We've got to do it the right way.
Strong Supporter of Overturning District of Columbia v. Heller Decision
In 2008, as the San Fransisco District Attorney, Kamala Harris signed on to a District Attorneys' friend-of-the-court brief in District of Columbia v. Heller, the Supreme Court's preeminent Second Amendment decision. The Heller decision affirmed Americans’ fundamental and individual right to own firearms.
Kamala Harris’ brief urged the Court to reverse the decision and reinstate D.C.'s handgun ban, endorsing the view that a total handgun ban does not violate the Second Amendment.
Additionally, Harris argued that the Second Amendment does not protect your individual right to own a firearm.
Leadership in the White House Office of Gun Violence
In 2023, President Biden appointed Harris to head the first-ever Office of Gun Violence. This office works with state legislators to adopt anti-gun legislation. Harris’ leadership in this office illustrates her commitment to undermining the Second Amendment and promoting her gun control agenda
Endorsement by Extremist Anti-Gun Groups
A coalition of gun control groups have lined up behind Kamala Harris for president. The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Everytown, GIFFORDS, and other extreme anti-gun groups have given Harris their full endorsement. Their support highlights their belief Harris will enact and enforce strict gun control laws and destroy your Second Amendment rights.
Frequently Asked Questions on Kamala Harris’ Stance on the Second Amendment
What is Kamala Harris’ stance on gun control?
Kamala Harris is a vocal supporter of harsh gun control measures. She advocates for strict gun control, so-called “universal” background checks, gun bans, and other policies that will destroy every American’s Second Amendment rights.
What gun control policies does Kamala Harris support?
Harris has fervently championed the Assault Weapons Ban of 2019, supported so-called “universal” background checks, and promoted gun “buyback” initiatives that are nothing more than gun confiscation. She also wants to eliminate “stand your ground” laws which protect law-abiding Americans’ right to self-defense.
Why is the NRA concerned about Kamala Harris’ record on gun rights?
The NRA is concerned about Kamala Harris due to her longstanding record, which clearly shows she is an existential threat to the Second Amendment. She does not believe in your Right to Keep and Bear Arms, supports extreme gun control policies, and is willing to use unconstitutional executive edicts to enact them.
How can Kamala Harris’ extreme anti-gun policies impact my Second Amendment rights?
Harris’ proposed policies pose a significant threat to your Second Amendment rights. She has supported legislation that would severely restrict or eliminate your freedom to purchase, own, carry, and use firearms.
How do her gun control views compare with the public regarding the Second Amendment?
Kamala Harris' extreme gun control agenda is out of touch when compared with the general public's stance on the Second Amendment. A recent article highlights that self-defense and personal safety are the overwhelming reasons Americans exercise their Second Amendment rights.
A study by Injury Prevention, published in July 2023, found that 78.8% of firearm owners possess firearms for personal safety and protection, and 58.1% carried a firearm outside their home in the last 12 months for the same reasons. These findings align with the trend of rising gun sales, which reflect the growing emphasis on personal safety and self-defense among tens of millions of Americans.
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