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, an expert with a legal background and deep knowledge of 2A history, critiques an Army veteran's act of destroying a shotgun as a protest against gun violence in Texas. Noir argues this is counterproductive virtue signaling, highlighting that criminals disregard laws and that most gun violence involves illegal weapons. He contrasts the veteran's actions with FBI data showing more homicides by blunt objects than shotguns and features testimonials from pro-Second Amendment veterans.

Quick Summary

Colion Noir, an expert with a legal background, critiques an Army veteran's act of destroying a shotgun as a protest against guns in Texas. He argues it's counterproductive virtue signaling, citing FBI data that more homicides occur with blunt objects than shotguns and that criminals use illegal weapons, not legally owned ones.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Jason Rogers
  2. 00:28Jason Rogers destroying shotgun
  3. 00:49Colion Noir's initial reaction
  4. 01:22The logic of self-defense
  5. 02:01Gun violence statistics
  6. 02:29Weapon statistics comparison
  7. 02:38Veterans and the Second Amendment
  8. 02:56Pro-2A Veteran Testimonials
  9. 04:04Common sense and the 2A

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did an Army veteran destroy a shotgun in Texas?

An Army veteran named Jason Rogers destroyed a pump-action shotgun with a sledgehammer as a protest against the prevalence of guns in Texas. He posted a video of this act on Twitter, expressing his frustration.

What is Colion Noir's expert opinion on the veteran's protest?

Colion Noir, an expert with a legal background, views the act as counterproductive virtue signaling and 'clout chasing.' He argues that destroying one's own means of self-defense is illogical and does not address the root causes of gun violence, which often involve illegal weapons.

What statistics does Colion Noir use to critique the protest?

Noir cites FBI 2019 data showing that more people were killed by blunt objects (397) than by shotguns (200). He uses this to highlight the irony of destroying a shotgun and to emphasize that most gun violence involves illegal firearms, not legally owned ones.

Do all veterans oppose firearms, according to the video?

No, the video presents testimonials from several veterans, including Tyler Vargas-Andrews, John Lovell, Kyle Lamb, and Amber Hargrove, who are strong supporters of the Second Amendment and civilian firearm ownership, countering the idea that veteran status equates to anti-gun views.

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