Unseen 2007 Kamala Harris Footage Stirring New Debate

A 2007 video of Kamala Harris advocating for police inspections of legally-owned firearms in homes has resurfaced, igniting a firestorm of controversy and reigniting the gun control debate.

At a Glance

A 2007 video shows then-San Francisco DA Kamala Harris supporting police inspections of legal firearms in homes
Harris, now Vice President, has a long history of gun control advocacy
The video’s resurgence has sparked criticism from gun rights advocates
Harris maintains she supports responsible gun ownership and the Second Amendment
The incident has reignited the polarized debate on gun control in America

Harris’s Controversial 2007 Comments

In 2007, then-San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Harris made statements that have recently come under scrutiny. During a press conference about a new gun control law she helped draft, Harris expressed support for law enforcement entering gun owners’ homes to ensure proper firearm storage.

“Just because you legally possess a gun in the sanctity of your locked home doesn’t mean that we’re not going to walk into that home and check to see if you’re being responsible and safe in the way you conduct your affairs,” Harris said.

This statement, made nearly two decades ago, has resurfaced and sparked intense debate about the extent of government oversight in private gun ownership. Critics argue that such measures infringe on Second Amendment rights and personal privacy.

Harris’s Evolving Stance on Gun Control

Throughout her political career, Kamala Harris has been a strong advocate for gun control measures. As Vice President, she currently oversees the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and has been a prominent voice for the Biden administration’s gun policy.

Harris has consistently supported tighter gun restrictions, including an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, and red-flag laws. However, her stance has evolved over time. She no longer supports a mandatory buyback program for assault-style weapons, a position she held during her 2020 presidential campaign.

“We’re not taking anyone’s guns away, so stop with the continuous lying about this stuff,” she said.

Despite her strong advocacy for gun control, Harris has emphasized that she is a gun owner herself, citing personal safety as her reason for ownership. This dual position as both a gun owner and a proponent of stricter gun laws has been a point of contention for some critics.

Reaction from Gun Rights Advocates

The resurfacing of Harris’s 2007 comments has drawn sharp criticism from gun rights organizations and conservative political groups. The National Rifle Association (NRA) and the Trump campaign have accused Harris of endorsing extreme gun confiscation policies.

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These groups argue that Harris’s past statements reveal a disregard for Second Amendment rights and personal privacy. They contend that such policies could lead to unconstitutional government overreach in the name of gun control.

Harris’s Current Stance and Campaign Focus

As Vice President Harris potentially ascends to the top of the Democratic ticket for the 2024 presidential election, her stance on gun control remains a central issue. Her campaign has emphasized the theme of protecting freedom, specifically the freedom to live safe from gun violence.

“We who believe in the freedom to live safe from gun violence will finally pass an assault weapons ban, universal background checks and red-flag laws”, Harris stated.

Harris continues to argue against what she sees as a false choice between supporting the Second Amendment and advocating for gun control measures. She maintains that responsible gun ownership and effective gun safety laws can coexist.

As the 2024 election approaches, the debate over gun control is likely to remain a contentious and divisive issue, with Harris’s past and present positions under intense scrutiny from both supporters and critics alike.