Everytown Wants To Keep Veterans From Owning Guns, But Hires Them For Their Trainings?

Published on December 13, 2025
Duration: 0:37

This video from Gun Owners of America (GOA) critically examines Everytown for Gun Violence's new 'Train Smart' firearms training program. GOA highlights a perceived hypocrisy, noting that Everytown, which has lobbied to restrict firearm ownership for veterans based on financial management concerns, now hires veterans as instructors for its training. The organization suggests this program is a 'psyop' aimed at influencing public perception amidst Everytown's perceived 'culture war' losses.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America (GOA) criticizes Everytown's 'Train Smart' firearms training program for hypocrisy. GOA points out that Everytown has lobbied to restrict firearm ownership for veterans based on financial management concerns, yet now hires veterans as instructors for their training, suggesting the program is a 'psyop'.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Everytown's New Training Program 'Train Smart'
  2. 00:05Hypocrisy: Everytown Hires Veterans, Lobbies Against Them
  3. 00:15Questioning Trust and Competency of Veterans
  4. 00:22GOA Claims Program is a 'Psyop'
  5. 00:33Watch Full GOA Video on Bloomberg's Involvement

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everytown's new firearms training program called, and what is GOA's main criticism?

Everytown's new firearms training program is called 'Train Smart'. Gun Owners of America (GOA) criticizes the program for hypocrisy, as Everytown has lobbied to prevent veterans with financial management issues from owning guns, yet now hires veterans as instructors for their training.

Why does GOA believe Everytown is launching the 'Train Smart' program?

GOA suggests that Everytown is launching the 'Train Smart' program as a 'psyop' to shift public perception on gun ownership. They believe this initiative is a response to Everytown losing the 'culture war' surrounding gun control debates.

What specific lobbying efforts by Everytown are highlighted in the video?

The video highlights Everytown's lobbying efforts to change background check requirements for veterans. Specifically, they have pushed Congress to prevent veterans who struggle with financial management from owning firearms.

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