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The Democratic Party is described as being in a difficult position, balancing its traditional gun control platform with a voting base that is increasingly interested in firearm ownership for self-defense. The hosts note that historical civil rights figures, including Martin Luther King Jr., sought armed protection despite the non-violent narrative.
The discussion covers the role of Colion Noir as a pro-gun advocate and his complicated relationship with the NRA. Referencing Bob Woodson, the hosts argue that the political class benefits from keeping black citizens as victims rather than empowered, armed community members.
The 1967 Mulford Act, signed by Ronald Reagan, is identified as a direct response to the Black Panthers exercising their right to open carry. Additionally, the 1968 ban on "Saturday Night Specials"—cheaply made handguns—is framed as a measure to prevent poor and minority citizens from arming themselves.
The National African American Gun Association (NAGA) is introduced as a "black NRA" that focuses on education and changing the stigma of gun ownership. Unlike the NRA, which many black gun owners view as racist or too closely aligned with law enforcement, NAGA provides a sense of belonging and advocacy for minority carriers.
The hosts contrast the media and police treatment of the armed Bundy ranch protesters with the 2016 police shooting of Philando Castile. They criticize the NRA for its relative silence on the Castile case, despite him being a law-abiding concealed carrier who followed protocol during a traffic stop.
The NRA's failure to follow up on the Philando Castile investigation is attributed to a business calculation to avoid upsetting its law enforcement membership base. The hosts argue the NRA primarily represents gun manufacturers and lobbyists rather than the rights of all individual gun owners.
The hosts point out the irony of Ronald Reagan's role in gun control and Oliver North's tenure as NRA president despite his involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal. They characterize the NRA's selective advocacy as a form of systemic bigotry or classism that ignores the needs of poor and minority gun owners.
Otis McDonald explains his decision to become the lead plaintiff against Mayor Richard M. Daly, arguing that senior citizens were being victimized by laws that prevented them from owning handguns in their own homes. He dismisses the "Wild West" analogy often used by gun control advocates as a false choice.
Larry Elder questions why Black Lives Matter focuses on police shootings rather than the higher rates of black-on-black crime. Mo views this as a deflection, pointing out that the NRA and conservative pundits remained silent when Philando Castile, a legal gun owner, was killed by police. They also discuss the media's refusal to investigate the role of SSRIs and mental health in police violence due to Big Pharma advertising.
