Vice President Kamala Harris recently revealed in an interview with “60 Minutes” that she owns a Glock handgun, which sparked criticism and allegations of hypocrisy from some due to her past support for firearm bans. Harris, who has a background in law enforcement, admitted to owning the Glock and said she has fired it at a shooting range. However, concerns were raised about whether she is complying with existing gun control laws and whether she has the necessary certifications for owning the firearm.
Harris has previously supported handgun bans in both San Francisco, where she started her political career, and Washington, where she has served since 2017. Some critics pointed out that California state law requires gun buyers to have a Firearm Safety Certificate, while DC mandates all handguns to be registered. Additionally, certain models of Glocks exceed the magazine capacity allowed in the nation’s capital, prompting questions about Harris’ adherence to gun laws.
Critics took to social media to question whether Harris left her Glock in California, where she may have obtained it, and whether she has the required firearm safety certificate. There were also mentions of Harris’ past support for banning high capacity magazines, which contrasts with her ownership of a Glock that typically holds more than ten rounds. Some critics, like country music star John Rich, saw Harris’ ownership of a Glock as contradictory to her previous stances on gun control and suggested it was a disingenuous attempt to appear moderate on the issue.
Considering Harris’ history of supporting gun bans and restrictions, many expressed skepticism about whether she truly owns a Glock or is only claiming to do so for political reasons. This doubt was fueled by previous accusations made by former President Trump about Harris making uncorroborated biographical claims. Conservative commentator Dana Loesch questioned Harris’ knowledge of different gun models and accused her of pretending to be a gun owner to project a moderate image while advocating for bans on semiautomatic weapons.
Harris’ purported ownership of a Glock has drawn attention to her past positions on gun control and raised questions about her commitment to existing gun laws. Despite portraying herself as a moderate gun owner, Harris has called for bans on semiautomatic weapons and supported handgun bans in the past. However, her revelation of owning a Glock has given rise to accusations of hypocrisy and inconsistency in her stance on firearm regulations. The Harris campaign has not responded to requests for comment on the matter, leaving doubts lingering about the true nature of Harris’ relationship with her Glock handgun.
