Overview

• Kamala Harris revealed during the debate that she owns a handgun for personal safety, countering claims she would confiscate guns if elected.
• Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, both gun owners, assert they support the Second Amendment while advocating for universal background checks and assault weapon bans.
• Harris has shifted her stance from supporting a mandatory gun buyback program to focusing on other gun control measures like red flag laws.
• The debate marked the first time the issue of gun control was prominently discussed in the 2024 election cycle.
• Donald Trump, facing restrictions on his own gun ownership due to legal issues, continues to position himself as a staunch defender of gun rights.