Biden Admin Lies - Police Officers Don't Support Gun Ban

Published on July 29, 2022
Duration: 5:43

This video from Gun Owners of America argues against proposed federal bans on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, citing a survey of law enforcement professionals. The survey indicates that a majority of police officers believe these bans would not reduce violent crime and that some even believe they would have a negative effect. The video also highlights officer support for concealed carry reciprocity and arming teachers, suggesting these measures would be more effective in preventing large-scale shootings.

Quick Summary

A survey of 15,000 law enforcement professionals indicates that a majority do not believe federal bans on assault weapons or high-capacity magazines would reduce violent crime. Approximately 95% believe magazine limits would be ineffective, and 71% feel semi-automatic weapon bans would have no impact. Over 20% suggested such bans could be detrimental to crime reduction efforts.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Backroom Deals and Constitutional Violations
  2. 00:17House Democrats' Proposed Compromise
  3. 00:30President Biden's Stance on 'Weapons of War'
  4. 00:41GOA's Criticism of Enforcement Agencies
  5. 01:06Gun Control's Impact on Public Safety
  6. 01:16Police Opinion on Gun Control
  7. 01:28Pew Research on Assault Weapons Ban Support
  8. 01:41Law Enforcement Survey: Magazine Capacity Bans
  9. 02:02Law Enforcement Survey: Semi-Automatic Weapon Bans
  10. 02:17Law Enforcement Survey: Negative Effects of Bans
  11. 02:26Law Enforcement Opinion on Enforcing Gun Laws
  12. 02:39Law Enforcement Opinion on Refusing Enforcement
  13. 02:47Law Enforcement Opinion: Concealed Carry Policies
  14. 03:08Law Enforcement Opinion: Armed Citizens in Active Shooters
  15. 03:20Law Enforcement Opinion: Arming School Staff
  16. 03:35Law Enforcement Opinion: Gun Buyback Programs
  17. 03:44Law Enforcement Opinion: Increased Punishment for Illegal Sales
  18. 03:53Law Enforcement Opinion: Mandatory Safety Training
  19. 04:12Perceived Causes of Gun Violence by Officers
  20. 04:41Consequences of Assault Weapons Ban for Democrats
  21. 05:12GOA's Proposed Solution: H.R. 38
  22. 05:28GOA's Commitment to Opposing Anti-Gun Legislation

Frequently Asked Questions

Do police officers support a ban on assault weapons?

According to a Pew Research finding cited in the video, less than one-third of police officers support a ban on assault weapons. A survey of 15,000 law enforcement professionals also indicated that 71% believe a ban on some semi-automatic weapons would have no effect on reducing violent crime.

What are law enforcement's views on magazine capacity limits?

A survey of 15,000 law enforcement professionals found that approximately 95% believe a federal ban on ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds would not reduce violent crime. Over 20% even suggested such bans could negatively impact crime reduction.

What measures do police officers believe would help prevent large-scale shootings?

Over 28% of surveyed officers believe more permissive concealed carry policies for civilians would be most helpful. Additionally, about 90% believe casualties would decrease if armed citizens were present during active shooter incidents, and over 80% support arming school teachers.

What do police officers believe causes gun violence?

Surveyed officers cited various causes for gun violence, including violent movies/video games (14%), early release of offenders (14%), poor mental health identification/treatment (10%), and a decline in parenting/family values (38%).

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