Videos tagged with Gun Control Language

This video argues that the gun control debate is largely a battle over language and perception, not just legislation. It highlights how terms like 'assault weapon' and 'gun violence' are used to manipulate public opinion and create fear, rather than accurately describing firearms or criminal acts. The speaker, with 50 years of experience, urges gun rights advocates to recognize these linguistic tactics and understand the long-term strategy of gun ban proponents.

Kevin Mikolowski, editor of Concealed Carry Magazine, argues for gun owners to reclaim the language used to describe firearms, specifically challenging the term 'high-capacity magazine.' He asserts that magazines designed to hold a standard number of rounds for a particular firearm model should be called 'standard capacity magazines,' not 'high-capacity.' This distinction is crucial for accurate representation and to counter anti-gun narratives.

This video analyzes the language used by politicians and media regarding gun control, specifically focusing on terms like 'reasonable,' 'common sense,' and 'gun safety.' It argues these terms are manipulative rhetorical devices intended to shame opponents and obscure the true intent of gun control measures. The speaker highlights the NRA's role in actual firearm safety training and contrasts it with the perceived exploitation of tragedies by gun control advocates.