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Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris recently revealed in a broadcast interview that she owns a Glock semi-automatic pistol and confirmed that she has indeed fired it at a shooting range. This disclosure has sparked renewed interest in her gun ownership, particularly after she had previously discussed her firearm status with media personalities, including Oprah Winfrey.
During the interview, when asked about her choice of weapon, Harris stated, “I have a Glock, and I've had it for quite some time.” She highlighted her background in law enforcement, which includes her roles as a former prosecutor and California attorney general, suggesting that her experience informs her stance on firearms.
Interviewer Bill Whitaker inquired whether Harris had ever fired her Glock. With a laugh, she responded, “Of course I have. At a shooting range. Yes, of course I have.” The Glock, manufactured by an Austrian company, is one of the best-selling handguns in the United States, popular among law enforcement and often depicted in films and hip-hop culture.
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Until recently, Harris had not frequently emphasized her status as a gun owner, aligning with the Democratic Party's focus on reducing gun access in a nation grappling with issues of gun violence and mass shootings. However, with the election heating up against Republican candidate Donald Trump, Harris has begun to showcase her credentials as a gun owner more prominently.
Trump has repeatedly claimed that Harris aims to confiscate firearms from Americans, asserting this position during their only televised debate last month. In response, Harris strongly denied this accusation, pointing out that she and her running mate, Tim Walz, are both gun owners. In her conversation with Winfrey, she remarked, “I'm a gun owner. If someone breaks in my house, they're getting shot,” delivering the line with a chuckle.
Harris’s revelation about her Glock was one of the standout moments in an interview where she navigated challenging questions on various contentious issues, including immigration and the economy. In contrast, Trump recently opted out of a scheduled interview for the same program, breaking a longstanding tradition in which both U.S. presidential candidates engage with the show before an election.
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