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NRA President Bob Barr has explained to Newsmax that both Kamala Harris and Tim Walz do not believe the Second Amendment provides an individual right to keep and bear arms. Newsmax’s Jim Thomas reports:
National Rifle Association President Bob Barr expressed strong concerns on Newsmax on Tuesday about Minnesota Gov. and Democrat vice presidential nominee Tim Walz’s stance on the Second Amendment, labeling him a significant threat to gun rights in America.
In an interview on “Carl Higbie FRONTLINE,” Barr voiced his concerns about Walz’s approach to gun control and the Second Amendment. Barr did not mince words, highlighting Walz’s alignment with Vice President Kamala Harris on gun control issues.
“He joins Kamala Harris, who is on record in a legal briefing stating that the Second Amendment does not, I repeat, does not provide an individual the right to keep and bear arms,” Barr stated. He referenced the Supreme Court’s disagreement with Harris’ stance, particularly through the Bruen decision, which affirmed that gun safety, often cited by Walz and other advocates, is not a sufficient criterion for implementing gun control measures.
Barr criticized Walz’s interpretation of gun safety as a gateway for anti-firearms legislation. “Tim Walz says, ‘Well, as long as it is basic gun safety, it’s not in opposition to the Second Amendment.’ That has nothing to do with the Second Amendment, of course, but it’s the basis for all of his anti-firearms legislation that he continues to push,” Barr explained. According to Barr, Walz will fit comfortably within the current administration, which he perceives as unfriendly to Second Amendment advocates.
When asked if Walz could be considered a chameleon regarding his stance on guns, Barr drew on his experience in the House of Representatives. He pointed out that politicians often change their positions based on their constituencies.
“When you represent a district with a certain particular viewpoint, in this case, a rural Minnesota district that supports the Second Amendment and supports hunting, you support it. When you don’t represent that district, or you’re running in a different area, in this case, statewide, you change your tune,” Barr observed.
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