Charlie Kirk once said 2nd Amendment is for citizens to 'defend themselves' against tyrannical government - Snopes

January 29, 2026

Gun Rights

Summary

Snopes has published an article confirming Charlie Kirk's past statement that the Second Amendment is intended for citizens to 'defend themselves' against a tyrannical government. This report highlights a core interpretation of the Second Amendment often advanced by gun rights advocates, emphasizing its role in deterring government overreach.

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