Here’s What Charlie Kirk Said About Gun Control Over The Years
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old conservative media figure and founder of Turning Point USA, was tragically shot yesterday while speaking at Utah Valley University. Throughout his career, Kirk has been a vocal critic of gun control. Below is a compilation of some of his most notable statements and positions regarding firearms over the years.
Kirk’s Support for the Second Amendment
2018 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum:
Kirk emphasized the importance of the Second Amendment, stating, "There is no First Amendment without a Second Amendment, make no mistake. You can't pick and choose your freedoms... They put in the Second Amendment to protect us against government tyranny."
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He argued that armed guards at schools could prevent tragedies, asking, "Why don't we protect our schools with armed guards?"
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Comments on Gun Control and Its Effects
2013 Opinion:
Kirk compared most gun control arguments to "trolling," suggesting skepticism about their efficacy.2022 Views:
He claimed that gun control, vaccines, and face masks are about "taking freedoms away from others," urging followers, "Don't fall for it."
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Kirk questioned whether "more laws" would prevent school shootings after the shooter purchased ammunition online without age verification. He has repeatedly stated that increasing gun control would only disarm the "bad guys."
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Positions on Gun Ownership and Liberty
2018 Statement:
Kirk declared, "Guns save lives," advocating for armed guards in schools as a preventative measure.2019 Denial on Gun Control Effectiveness:
"Gun control would not stop mass shootings. Democrats don't want to fix gun violence; they want to take away your Second Amendment," he argued.2020 Perspective on Cultural Issues:
In a Turning Point USA video, Kirk identified other societal problems—fatherlessness, youth over-medication, isolation, depression, nutrition—and stated, "Guns are not part of that entire equation." He emphasized personal responsibility and family rebuilding, saying, "We as conservatives should say, 'Rebuild the American family. Put fathers back in their homes.'"
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Final Remarks and Controversial Remarks
Kirk’s last words, according to reports, centered around gun control. An audience member asked him about transgender mass shooters over the past decade. Kirk responded, "Too many," before the audience member pointed out there have been only five such cases. When asked if he knew the total number of mass shooters overall, Kirk ambiguously responded, "Counting or not counting gang violence?" before he was shot.
Summary
Throughout his career, Charlie Kirk maintained a firm stance against gun control measures, often highlighting the importance of the Second Amendment as a safeguard against government overreach. His statements reflect a belief that armed citizens are essential for protecting liberty and that gun restrictions tend to undermine individual freedoms rather than enhance public safety.
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- BuzzFeed
- NRA-ILA
- The New York Times
- Outros trechos de declarações e mensagens públicas de Charlie Kirk ao longo dos anos.