If It Just Saves One Life. And The Other Lies Used by Gun Control.

Published on October 21, 2025
Duration: 39:55

This video features a discussion on the rhetoric and psychology behind the gun control movement, arguing that it focuses on inanimate objects rather than human behavior. It explores how terms like 'gun violence' and 'assault weapon' anthropomorphize firearms, creating an emotional disconnect from the real issue of human violence. The conversation also touches on the political motivations for civilian disarmament and the effectiveness of gun control measures, contrasting them with the concept of defensive gun uses.

Quick Summary

The video argues that terms like 'gun violence' and 'assault weapon' anthropomorphize firearms, attributing human characteristics to inanimate objects. This tactic, it's suggested, is used by the gun control movement to create emotional responses and distract from the real issue: human violence and the individual's intent. The focus shifts from the perpetrator to the tool, serving a political agenda of civilian disarmament.

Chapters

  1. 00:08Intro Music
  2. 00:27Welcome and Guest Introduction
  3. 00:53Dan Was's Background
  4. 01:43Appreciation for the Invite
  5. 01:47Topic: Deeper Than Guns
  6. 02:02Inspiration for the Discussion
  7. 02:22Video's Core Message
  8. 02:49Interdisciplinary Approach
  9. 03:07The Civilian Disarmament Movement
  10. 03:42Personal Journey into Gun Advocacy
  11. 04:10Incident in Albany, NY
  12. 05:08Decision to Get a Gun
  13. 05:27The Fear of Guns Article
  14. 05:42First Book: Good Gun, Bad Guy
  15. 06:03Advocacy Career Path
  16. 06:18Complexity of the Topic
  17. 06:27Narratives and Propaganda
  18. 06:41Targeting Ambivalent Individuals
  19. 07:16Spreading the Message
  20. 07:36Cheating Humanity
  21. 07:58The Car vs. Gun Analogy
  22. 08:56Why Blame the Firearm?
  23. 09:20Political Motivation: Disarming Opposition
  24. 09:48Convenience of Blaming the Gun
  25. 10:07Gun Control as Disarmament
  26. 10:16Terminology: Gun Violence
  27. 10:32Terminology: Assault Weapon
  28. 10:45Terminology: Gun Control
  29. 11:05The Power of Messaging
  30. 11:16Anthropomorphization Explained
  31. 11:42Defining Anthropomorphism
  32. 12:11Emotional Attachment to Objects
  33. 12:41Connecting with Inanimate Objects
  34. 13:16Reversed Arguments: Abortion vs. Guns
  35. 13:57The Emotional and Mental Game
  36. 14:06Relating to Guns Emotionally
  37. 14:32Dehumanization vs. Humanization
  38. 15:11The Narrative's Power
  39. 15:16The Problem with the Narrative
  40. 15:32Contributing Factors to Violence
  41. 15:39Violence as a Snowflake Analogy
  42. 16:00Varying Motivations for Violence
  43. 16:04Gun-Free School Zones Act
  44. 16:24Different Intents, Different Acts
  45. 16:48Thousands of Little Decisions
  46. 17:08Conditioning and Brainwashing
  47. 17:47Falling into Traps
  48. 18:05Insecurity and Acceptance
  49. 18:28The Popular Table Analogy
  50. 19:00Need for Acceptance and Belonging
  51. 19:33Staying Apolitical is Impossible
  52. 19:43Public and Political Violence
  53. 19:58Motivation to Reduce Human Violence
  54. 20:27Resistance to Exploring Causes
  55. 20:36Failed Gun Control Measures
  56. 20:58Defensive Gun Uses Statistics
  57. 21:12Study Data: Click & Girtz
  58. 21:21Study Data: CDC
  59. 21:32Study Data: Georgetown University
  60. 21:45Questioning the Motive
  61. 21:51The Pharmaceutical Analogy
  62. 22:07Power Grab Motive
  63. 22:11Honest Exploration of Violence Causes
  64. 22:30Human Violence Pays a Dividend
  65. 22:49Creating a Victim-Predator Society
  66. 23:07Promise of Safety and Control
  67. 23:28Venezuela Analogy
  68. 23:41Dependency Through Welfare System
  69. 24:02Built-in Voters
  70. 24:05Beto O'Rourke Example
  71. 24:24Easier to Control Vulnerable People
  72. 24:32Progressive Policies and Violence
  73. 25:04Absolutely, Progressive Policies Contribute
  74. 25:08Other Contributing Factors: Drugs
  75. 25:17Biggest Reason for Crime
  76. 25:33Chicago Example: Gun Restrictions vs. Crime
  77. 25:51Illinois, California, New York Crime Rates
  78. 26:13Morbid Exercise: Chicago Tribune Data
  79. 26:49Illinois Gun Laws Cycle
  80. 26:59New York Gun Laws Exhaustion
  81. 27:11Kathy Hochul's Ammunition Background Check
  82. 27:32Significant Cheating of Ourselves
  83. 27:40Allowing Messaging to Perpetuate
  84. 27:53Emotional Blame on Inanimate Objects
  85. 28:00Cheating Humanity
  86. 28:10Advancements in Mental Health Exploration
  87. 28:21Explaining the Cheating of Ourselves
  88. 28:29Messaging Related to Gun Control
  89. 28:37Not Seeing Things As They Are
  90. 28:44Living in a Dream World
  91. 28:48Belief in More Gun Laws
  92. 29:13Too Many Gun Laws
  93. 29:17Founding Fathers' Intent: Shall Not Be Infringed
  94. 29:26Creative Interpretation of the Constitution
  95. 29:31Living in a Fantasy World
  96. 29:46Not Questioning Constitutionality of Gun Laws
  97. 29:55Current Gun Laws Not Working
  98. 30:05Convinced of Gun Violence Existence
  99. 30:13Not Focused on Human Violence
  100. 30:25Anti-Gun Crowd & Media Redirect
  101. 30:39AR-15 Focus After School Shooting
  102. 30:54Stabbing vs. Shooting Analogy
  103. 31:08UK Knife Control Efforts
  104. 31:22UK Knife Drop-Off Boxes
  105. 31:24Greatest Decision: July 4th, 1776
  106. 31:39Brits Lecturing on Gun Control
  107. 31:51Caught Up in the Narrative
  108. 32:03Why Are People Stabbing?
  109. 32:15Other Topics to Discuss
  110. 32:19Beauty of Live Streams
  111. 32:22World Series Game Update
  112. 32:39Story: The Gun Causing Violence Myth
  113. 33:08Lack of Responsibility
  114. 33:16Freedom Created by the Gun?
  115. 33:19Story: Anti-Gun Woman at Bank
  116. 34:02Incident with Security Guard
  117. 34:20Woman's Reaction to the Gun
  118. 34:28Imagining Taking the Gun and Shooting
  119. 34:34Wow
  120. 34:36The Problem: Leftists Don't Trust You
  121. 34:53Don't Trust Themselves with a Gun
  122. 35:00Demented Thought Process
  123. 35:06Brainwashed by Inanimate Object
  124. 35:19John Wick Style Fantasy
  125. 35:24Revealing of Their Own Thoughts
  126. 35:43Who to Be More Concerned With?
  127. 35:58Projection Explained (Sigmund Freud)
  128. 36:20Projection in Disguise
  129. 36:35Projecting onto Others
  130. 37:08Hysterical When People Project
  131. 37:13Revealing Their Own Intentions
  132. 37:21Where to Follow Dan Was
  133. 37:41GoodGunBadGuy.com
  134. 37:56The Loaded Mic (loadedmic.com)
  135. 38:03Bullet Points with Dan Was (GOA)
  136. 38:11Gun Owners Foundation YouTube
  137. 38:17Wascorp Media Studio
  138. 38:42Wascorp.com
  139. 38:47Best Place: GoodGunBadGuy.com
  140. 38:54Enjoyed the Discussion
  141. 39:01Ending Video and Comments
  142. 39:13Check Description Box
  143. 39:15Thanks to Dan Was
  144. 39:30Outro Music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main argument against the term 'gun violence'?

The primary argument is that 'gun violence' is a misnomer because inanimate objects like guns cannot commit violence. The actual issue is human violence, driven by individual intent and behavior, not the tool used.

How does the video explain the focus on firearms in violence discussions?

The video suggests the focus on firearms is a political strategy by the left to disarm opposition. By anthropomorphizing guns and using terms like 'assault weapon,' they create emotional responses that distract from addressing the human element of violence.

What are defensive gun uses (DGUs) and why are they significant?

Defensive gun uses are instances where individuals use firearms to protect themselves from violent crime. Studies estimate these occur between 1.67 to 2.5 million times annually in the U.S., highlighting the role of firearms in self-defense.

What is 'projection' in the context of gun control advocacy?

Projection, as explained by Sigmund Freud, is when individuals attribute their own thoughts and intentions to others. In this context, it suggests that those who fear firearms might be projecting their own potential for violence onto the objects themselves.

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