Biden Dishonestly Tries To Walk Back Saying Purchasing Semi-Automatic Firearms Is Sick

Published on December 1, 2022
Duration: 5:10

Colion Noir, an expert firearms instructor, breaks down President Biden's controversial statements regarding semi-automatic firearms. Noir clarifies the technical definitions of firearm action types and the political origins of the term 'assault weapon,' attributing its popularization to Josh Sugarmann's 1988 strategy memo. The analysis also touches on Biden's past remarks about 9mm ammunition and 'smart guns,' providing a comprehensive overview of the political discourse surrounding firearm terminology and regulation.

Quick Summary

Colion Noir clarifies President Biden's 'sick' comment on semi-automatic firearms, explaining that 'assault weapon' is a political term popularized in 1988 to target firearms based on aesthetics. Most civilian firearms are semi-automatic, not automatic, which are already heavily restricted.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Biden's Semi-Automatic Firearm Comments
  2. 00:54Defining Firearm Action Types
  3. 01:16Origin of 'Assault Weapon' Term
  4. 03:03Biden's History on 9mm Caliber
  5. 03:41Advocacy for Smart Guns
  6. 04:15Promotional Merchandise

Frequently Asked Questions

What did President Biden say about purchasing semi-automatic firearms?

President Biden initially called purchasing semi-automatic firearms 'sick' in late 2022. The White House later clarified that he misspoke and intended to refer to 'assault weapons,' a term often used in political discourse.

What is the origin of the term 'assault weapon'?

According to Colion Noir, the term 'assault weapon' is a political construct popularized by Josh Sugarmann of the Violence Policy Center in 1988. Its aim was to target semi-automatic firearms based on their appearance rather than their functional differences from regulated automatic weapons.

Are most firearms available to civilians automatic?

No, most firearms available for civilian ownership are semi-automatic, pump-action, or bolt-action. Fully automatic firearms are already heavily restricted or banned for civilian possession under federal law.

What has Joe Biden said about 9mm caliber firearms?

Joe Biden has previously made controversial statements about 9mm caliber firearms, claiming that 9mm bullets 'blow the lung out of the body' and questioning the necessity of high-capacity 9mm pistols.

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