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 Safety's new 'Train Smart' firearms training program. The speaker, representing GOA, highlights a perceived hypocrisy in Everytown's actions, noting that while Everytown hires veterans as instructors, they have also lobbied Congress to restrict firearm ownership for veterans facing financial management issues. The video suggests this training program is a 'psyop' to influence public opinion amidst a perceived 'culture war' loss for gun control advocates.

Quick Summary

Gun Owners of America criticizes Everytown for Gun Safety's 'Train Smart' program, highlighting a perceived hypocrisy in hiring veterans as instructors while lobbying to restrict their firearm ownership based on financial management issues. GOA suggests the program is a 'psyop' to shift public opinion in the gun control debate.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Everytown's 'Train Smart' Program Intro
  2. 00:05Hypocrisy: Veterans as Instructors vs. Gun Bans
  3. 00:15Questioning Trust and Competency
  4. 00:22GOA: 'Train Smart' as a 'Psyop'
  5. 00:33Bloomberg's Involvement & Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main criticism leveled against Everytown for Gun Safety's 'Train Smart' program by Gun Owners of America?

Gun Owners of America criticizes Everytown for hiring veterans as instructors for their 'Train Smart' program while simultaneously lobbying Congress to restrict firearm ownership for veterans facing financial management issues, calling this stance hypocritical.

Why does Gun Owners of America believe Everytown is promoting its 'Train Smart' firearms training program?

GOA suggests that Everytown's push for firearms training is a strategic 'psyop' designed to influence public perception and regain ground in the 'culture war' surrounding gun rights, especially as they perceive themselves to be losing this broader debate.

What specific legislative actions by gun control groups are highlighted in the video?

The video references lobbying efforts by groups like Everytown and Giffords to change background check requirements for veterans, specifically targeting those who may have issues with financial management or fiduciary appointments.

Who are some of the individuals and organizations mentioned in relation to the gun control debate and firearms training?

The video mentions Michael Bloomberg, Everytown for Gun Safety, Giffords, Brady, March For Our Lives, Gun Owners of America, and The Hill, highlighting their involvement in the ongoing political discourse surrounding firearms.

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