In a shocking revelation during a recent House Judiciary Committee hearing, FBI Director Christopher Wray uncovered details about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. It seems that the would-be assailant had more than just a grudge; he was equipped with a semiautomatic rifle featuring a collapsible stock. Yes, that’s right—a piece of hardware that’s apparently a critical detail in this attempted attack that eerily echoes the political narratives surrounding gun control.
On July 13, an audacious assault left Trump wounded in the right ear, while casual observers might think a fictional action movie was playing out before them. However, this was all too real. The attack also resulted in the tragic death of former volunteer fire chief Corey Comperatore, along with injuries to two others. Wray’s testimony raises questions not just about the security surrounding the former president, but also about the efficacy of gun control policies pushed by Democrats who, ironically, seem to forget that criminals don’t often follow laws.
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Wray’s comments, delivered amid intense questioning from Republican Rep. Andy Biggs, hinted at the difficulties in tracking the movements of the gunman. It remains unclear whether he brought the rifle onto the roof himself or if it was stashed there for convenience, a detail that might surprise anyone who believes that tighter gun laws would prevent such acts. Surprisingly, it appears that a collapsible stock, which Democrats love to demonize, could have provided the assailant with the capability to conceal his weapon better. Who’d have thought that a feature designed for ease of transportation would become a focal point in the age-old gun control debate?
It’s almost comical that Democrats have advocated for bans on “assault weapons,” which they seem to define based on aesthetic features rather than functionality. Legislation put forth by the late Dianne Feinstein, Elizabeth Warren, and others, has included the collapsible stock among traits warranting a ban on firearms. Yet, the irony of using these regulations to tackle the armed wrongdoers eludes them completely. Gun control laws don’t stop criminals; they only serve to disarm law-abiding citizens.
As the FBI investigates the details surrounding this shocking incident, it is crucial to remember that laws cannot prevent people with malicious intent from committing heinous acts. Instead of focusing on banning specific types of rifles, lawmakers should aim their efforts at addressing the root causes of violence and protecting the rights of responsible gun owners. The appeal for common sense is more pertinent now than ever, especially when lives are at stake and the political arena threatens to overshadow basic safety considerations. The left’s obsessive fixation on banning firearms based on superficial characteristics only adds to the irony of the situation and raises further questions about their priorities in public safety.