CN Live | Guns in the News - 3/8/17

This episode of CN Live features Colion and Breitbart's AWR Hawkins discussing mainstream media's coverage of the Second Amendment, referencing comments made by Wayne LaPierre. The program airs on NRATV.com from Monday to Thursday at 4 pm CST.

This NRATV Live broadcast features host Grant Stinchfield fact-checking a mainstream media report related to firearms. The program aims to debunk what it perceives as exaggerated or inaccurate reporting on a gun-related story. The focus is on media bias and presenting factual counterpoints to sensationalized news coverage. NRATV Live airs weekdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET.

This video criticizes a mainstream media reporter's segment on Serbia's gun control policies, specifically their program encouraging citizens to abandon their firearms. The reporter is portrayed as celebrating this action and expressing a desire for the United States to follow suit. The content creator finds this stance "disgraceful" and uses it as a basis for discussion, contrasting it with the Second Amendment and likely advocating for gun rights.

Grant Stinchfield argues that the NRA's strength lies in its members, not just financial resources. He criticizes mainstream media for portraying the NRA and firearms negatively through repetitive messaging, suggesting the media itself is a detrimental force in America. Stinchfield posits that the media is opportunistic, waiting for tragedies like mass shootings to further their anti-gun narrative, implying a reversal of perception where the media's influence is the true negative element.

This video features Cam Edwards from NRA News dissecting and refuting media misinformation regarding firearms. The report, from January 31, 2013, aims to counter anti-gun biases presented in mainstream media outlets. While not a direct product review or demonstration, it delves into the discourse surrounding firearms in media coverage.

This video critically analyzes mainstream media coverage of gun control in California. The creator argues that certain media outlets are feigning a loss of faith in gun control's effectiveness as a "trap" to push for more extreme legislation. The video encourages viewers to "watch the other hand" and understand the underlying agenda behind these reports. It references a New York Times article discussing California's gun laws and mass shootings.

This NRA News segment features Dom Raso, a U.S. Navy SEAL veteran, dissecting instances of public figures allegedly misrepresenting military experiences for personal gain. Raso contrasts fabricated or exaggerated claims, such as Hillary Clinton's Bosnia 'sniper fire' story, with the harsh realities of combat, emphasizing the importance of truthfulness and accountability for those seeking leadership positions. The video highlights the gravity of military service and the ethical implications of exploiting it for political advancement.

Armed citizens Jack Wilson and Stephen Willeford, who stopped mass shooters, critically analyze Joe Biden's proposed gun control measures. They highlight the ineffectiveness of 'shoot them in the leg' advice in real-world scenarios and defend the AR-15 platform against mischaracterizations. The discussion emphasizes the potential financial burden of proposed taxes and the criminalization of private gun transfers under 'universal background checks,' urging viewers to support the NRA.

This video emphasizes the NRA's mission to defend Second Amendment rights against perceived threats from 'elites' and gun control advocates. Speakers like Wayne LaPierre and Donald Trump Jr. highlight the importance of firearm ownership for personal safety and freedom. The NRA is presented as the primary organization fighting to preserve these rights for law-abiding citizens.

This video details the case of Austin Tong, a Fordham University student charged with a hate crime for posting a picture of an AR-15, citing self-defense needs due to rising crime and anti-Asian sentiment. The university's misidentification of the rifle as automatic and subsequent disciplinary actions are highlighted, with Tong arguing for his Second Amendment rights and planning legal action against the university for alleged free speech violations. The NRA and 'Students for 2A' are supporting his defense.