Staff Reports
“Ghost guns.” Ooh, spooky! Sounds like something straight out of a horror movie. But wait, don’t be fooled by the fear-mongering tactics of the anti-gun activists. They love to throw around scary terms like “assault weapon” or “cop-killer bullet” to push their agenda. But let’s get real here and separate fact from fiction.
Ghost Guns and Inconvenient Truths https://t.co/td3XLvKl2s
— RedState (@RedState) July 9, 2023
According to Tom Knighton at Bearing Arms, these so-called ghost guns aren’t some easy snap-together model kits like the ones kids play with. No, they require a bit more effort and knowledge to put together. But hey, don’t take CNN’s word for it. They love to sensationalize and mislead the public when it comes to anything related to guns.
CNN, of course, couldn’t resist jumping on the bandwagon and blaming the manufacturers and distributors of ghost guns for a recent shooting in Philadelphia. They even had former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe on the show to join in on the blame game. But here’s the thing, folks: these kits contain parts that are readily available and not subject to ATF control. And even if you take out the ghost gun receivers, people can just use a 3D printer to make their own. So much for their efforts to control firearms.
But let’s move on from the technicalities and constitutional arguments for a moment. Let’s talk about the practical problems with banning ghost guns. History has shown us that banning anything only creates a black market for that product. Prohibition, anyone? The only ones affected by these bans would be law-abiding citizens, not the criminals who will always find a way to get their hands on weapons. It’s like trying to stop a leaky faucet by draining the whole ocean.
And let’s not forget that guns aren’t exactly rocket science. Most firearms are well-established designs that have been around for over a century. So even if you don’t have a fancy 3D printer or an 80 percent receiver, anyone with some basic skills and machinery can make a functional firearm. It’s not exactly a secret, but the gun-grabbers don’t seem interested in learning the facts.
But here’s the kicker, folks: a thriving black market for illegal firearms would actually make criminals even more dangerous. Meanwhile, law-abiding citizens would be disarmed and left defenseless. Just take a look at our neighbors to the south and see how well that’s working out. It’s a recipe for disaster.
So let’s not fall for the scare tactics of the anti-gun crowd. They’re afraid of the truth and they’re not interested in real solutions. They’d rather strip law-abiding citizens of their rights while criminals run rampant. It’s time to stand up for our Second Amendment rights and defend our freedom. Ghost guns may sound spooky, but it’s the liberals who are truly haunting our great nation. Stay informed, my friends, and don’t let the fear-mongers win.
