Woman With Handgun Stops Mass Shooter With AR-15, Where Is The Mainstream Media?

Published on May 31, 2022
Duration: 4:28

This video discusses a defensive gun use incident in Charleston, West Virginia, where a woman with a handgun stopped an AR-15-wielding attacker. The speaker, Colion Noir, an attorney and Second Amendment advocate, critiques mainstream media bias for downplaying such events while amplifying others to push gun control. He highlights statistics on defensive gun use and the disproportionate focus on rifles compared to other lethal weapons, emphasizing the Second Amendment's role in individual empowerment.

Quick Summary

In Charleston, West Virginia, a woman with a handgun stopped an AR-15-wielding attacker, preventing a potential mass casualty event. Attorney and Second Amendment advocate Colion Noir critiques mainstream media for downplaying such defensive gun use incidents while amplifying others to push gun control narratives.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Charleston Mass Shooting Averted
  2. 00:50Mainstream Media Bias Discussion
  3. 02:46Defensive Gun Use Statistics
  4. 03:12Rifle Death vs. Other Weapons
  5. 03:49Empowerment and the Second Amendment

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened in Charleston, West Virginia, involving a mass shooter and a civilian?

In Charleston, West Virginia, a woman lawfully carrying a handgun intervened and stopped an AR-15-wielding attacker, Dennis Butler, who had opened fire on a crowd at a graduation party. Her actions potentially saved numerous lives.

Why does Colion Noir criticize the mainstream media regarding gun violence stories?

Colion Noir argues that major media outlets often ignore or downplay incidents where armed citizens successfully defend themselves, while heavily promoting stories of mass shootings to push a gun control agenda, creating a biased public perception.

What do statistics say about defensive gun use compared to criminal gun use?

A 2013 CDC study indicates that defensive gun uses by victims are at least as common as offensive uses by criminals, with estimates ranging from 500,000 to over 3 million annual incidents, a fact often omitted in national debates.

How do rifle deaths compare to deaths from other weapons?

Data shows that more people die from 'personal weapons' like hands and fists, and from knives, than from all rifles combined, including AR-15 style firearms, suggesting a disproportionate focus on rifles in public discourse.

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