Erich Pratt on CNN-International Debating the Las Vegas Shooting

Published on October 5, 2017
Duration: 12:58

This video features a debate between Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America and a CNN International host regarding gun control in the wake of the Las Vegas shooting. Pratt argues that proposed gun control measures would not have prevented the shooting and that the focus should be on the constitutional right to bear arms. He also contends that statistics on gun violence are often distorted and that many mass shootings occur in gun-free zones.

Quick Summary

Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America argues that proposed gun control measures, like universal background checks, would not have prevented the Las Vegas shooting as the perpetrator passed legal checks. He contends that the U.S. has a lower murder rate than countries with stricter gun control and that most mass shootings occur in gun-free zones.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Gun Control Debate
  2. 00:33Constitutional Rights and Proposed Reforms
  3. 01:23Global Gun Violence Statistics
  4. 03:07Gun Control in Europe and Mass Shootings
  5. 04:02Gun-Free Zones and Mass Shootings
  6. 05:01Prevented Shootings by Armed Citizens
  7. 06:05Gun Ownership vs. Gun Violence Trends
  8. 07:15Analogies for Gun Control Arguments
  9. 10:34Restrictions on Other Items
  10. 11:32Second Amendment Debate
  11. 12:07Amending the Second Amendment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gun Owners of America's stance on politicizing mass shootings?

Gun Owners of America finds it disturbing when anti-gun politicians and celebrities politicize tragedies. They believe that such events should not be used to push for gun control measures that would not have prevented the incident.

Would universal background checks have prevented the Las Vegas shooting?

According to Erich Pratt of Gun Owners of America, universal background checks would not have prevented the Las Vegas shooting because the perpetrator had already passed background checks to legally acquire his firearms.

How does the U.S. compare to other countries in terms of murder rates and gun control?

Erich Pratt argues that the U.S. is not among the top 100 countries for murder rates. He points to countries like Mexico and Venezuela, which have stricter gun control but significantly higher murder rates than the U.S.

Where do most mass shootings occur in the United States?

Erich Pratt states that approximately 98% of mass shootings in the United States occur in gun-free zones. These are locations where law-abiding citizens are prohibited from carrying firearms, making them potential targets.

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