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Gun control

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Clay Higgins counters AOC on gun sources, history in 2022 Oversight hearing

Jul 10, 2026

The clip shows Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discussing gun trafficking via the Iron Pipeline into NYC and Chicago, NRA lobbying, and links between mass shootings and domestic violence or extremism. Rep. Clay Higgins responds with a historical comparison to post-WWII America, noting widespread gun access, minimal regulation, and absence of mass shootings, plus concerns over red-flag laws and home searches. The segment is overlaid with strongly pro-Higgins narration emphasizing cultural decay and Second Amendment defense.

Source: Sunny Banglay

Calls for SKS Rifle Sales Ban After Montreal Shooting

Jun 25, 2026

The segment covers a prominent gun control group's call for an immediate halt to SKS rifle sales following a June 22, 2026, shooting in Montreal's Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood that killed a police officer, a civilian, and the suspect. It identifies the weapon as a Russian-made semi-automatic SKS, notes its current unrestricted legal status in Canada, and discusses its popularity among hunters, particularly indigenous Canadians.

Source: CBC News