Anti-Gun Army Vet Tweets Video Destroying Shotgun Because He's Sick of Guns In Texas

Published on July 6, 2023
Duration: 5:42

Colion Noir critically analyzes an Army veteran's act of destroying a shotgun as a protest against guns in Texas. Noir argues this is performative virtue signaling, counterproductive to self-defense, and statistically insignificant in addressing actual gun violence, which often involves illegal firearms. He contrasts this with the views of many veterans who strongly support Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Colion Noir, a firearms instructor and legal expert, critiques an Army veteran's act of destroying a shotgun as protest, labeling it 'virtue signaling' and counterproductive to self-defense. He emphasizes that most gun violence involves illegal weapons, not legally owned firearms like shotguns, citing FBI data that shows more deaths from blunt objects.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Jason Rogers & Shotgun Destruction
  2. 00:49Colion Noir's Critique: Virtue Signaling & Irony
  3. 01:22The Logic of Self-Defense vs. Destruction
  4. 02:01Gun Violence Statistics & Illegal Weapons
  5. 02:29Weapon Statistics: Shotguns vs. Blunt Objects
  6. 02:38Veterans and the Second Amendment Debate
  7. 02:56Pro-2A Veteran Testimonials
  8. 04:04Conclusion: The Second Amendment is Common Sense

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did an Army veteran destroy his shotgun in Texas?

An Army veteran named Jason Rogers posted a video destroying his shotgun as a protest against the prevalence of guns in Texas. He stated he was sick of guns in the state and began by destroying his own firearm.

What is Colion Noir's opinion on the veteran destroying his shotgun?

Colion Noir, a firearms instructor and legal expert, views the act as 'virtue signaling' and 'clout chasing.' He argues it's counterproductive to self-defense and does not address the reality of gun violence, which often involves illegal weapons.

What statistics does Colion Noir use to counter the argument against shotguns?

Noir cites 2019 FBI data showing more people were killed by blunt objects like hammers (397) than by shotguns (200). He also notes that most gun violence involves illegal weapons, not legally owned shotguns.

Do all veterans oppose gun ownership?

No, Colion Noir highlights that many veterans strongly support the Second Amendment and civilian firearm ownership. He features testimonials from veterans like Tyler Vargas-Andrews, John Lovell, Kyle Lamb, and Amber Hargrove who advocate for these rights.

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