# Gun Ownership on The No Agenda Show Gun Ownership comes up in 15 chapters across 15 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from October 2009 to September 2024. - **Chapters:** 15 - **Episodes:** 15 - **Discussed:** October 2009 – September 2024 - **Related topics:** [Second Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [Abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [Al Sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [Ar-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ar-15.md), [Background Checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md), [Bill Clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [Bill Of Rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md), [Black Women](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-women.md), [Celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrities.md), [Cenk Uygur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cenk-uygur.md) ## Chapters 1–15 of 15 ### Kamala Harris and Oprah Winfrey Unite for America Event - **Episode:** [1697: neat-o](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o.md) - **Published:** 2024-09-22 - **Time:** 1:37–9:02 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1697-neat-o/chapter/kamala-harris-and-oprah-winfrey-unite-for-america-event.md Vice President Kamala Harris joined Oprah Winfrey for a "Unite for America" streaming event featuring numerous Hollywood celebrities including Bryan Cranston, Chris Rock, and Meryl Streep. Harris addressed questions regarding the high cost of living and the American dream while also claiming to be a gun owner. Critics characterized the event as a phony, scripted show that failed to address substantive economic concerns like rising rent. Keywords: [kamala harris](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/kamala-harris.md), [oprah winfrey](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/oprah-winfrey.md), unite for america, [celebrities](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/celebrities.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md) ### Cenk Uygur and Transgender Gun Ownership - **Episode:** [1543: Buffalo Feathers](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers.md) - **Published:** 2023-04-02 - **Time:** 2:24:37–2:27:04 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1543-buffalo-feathers/chapter/cenk-uygur-and-transgender-gun-ownership.md Cenk Uygur of The Young Turks recently encouraged transgender Americans to arm themselves, citing a perceived increase in threats from right-wing media. This shift in rhetoric coincides with data showing that Black women are the fastest-growing demographic of new gun owners in the United States, marking a departure from traditional progressive anti-gun stances. Keywords: [cenk uygur](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/cenk-uygur.md), [the young turks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/the-young-turks.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [trans rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/trans-rights.md), [black women](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/black-women.md) ### Black Americans and Increasing Firearm Ownership - **Episode:** [1257: Doggy DNA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna.md) - **Published:** 2020-07-05 - **Time:** 1:03:33–1:06:54 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1257-doggy-dna/chapter/black-americans-and-increasing-firearm-ownership.md The New York Times published a feature on Black Americans purchasing firearms to feel safe, a shift from traditionally liberal anti-gun stances. This trend was highlighted by the presence of AR-15s in Seattle's CHAZ/CHOP zone. The hosts criticize the media for framing this as a response to "white fellow Americans" rather than a general need for self-defense in violent environments. Keywords: [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [new york times](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/new-york-times.md), [chaz](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chaz.md), [self-defense](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/self-defense.md) ### Ninth Amendment, The Constitution Today by Akhil Reed Amar - **Episode:** [904: Reich 4.0](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0.md) - **Published:** 2017-02-16 - **Time:** 30:27–34:33 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/904-reich-4-0/chapter/ninth-amendment-the-constitution-today-by-akhil-reed-amar.md Legal scholar Akhil Reed Amar explains that the Ninth Amendment protects rights not explicitly enumerated in the Constitution, such as the right to present physical evidence in court. Amar suggests that the Ninth Amendment implicitly covers gun ownership based on the traditions of the era in which it was written. Keywords: ninth amendment, akhil reed amar, [bill of rights](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-of-rights.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [constitutional law](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/constitutional-law.md) ### Stolen Gun Meme, Confiscation Strategy, Stockton Mayor - **Episode:** [847: Clean Food](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food.md) - **Published:** 2016-07-31 - **Time:** 2:43:46–2:46:03 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/847-clean-food/chapter/stolen-gun-meme-confiscation-strategy-stockton-mayor.md A news story about a gun stolen from the Stockton Mayor's home being used in a murder is identified as a new media meme. The hosts predict a "long game" strategy where gun owners are held responsible for thefts to justify future weapon confiscations. They argue that reporting a stolen gun does not inherently prevent its criminal use. Keywords: [stockton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stockton.md), anthony silva, [gun control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), confiscation, responsible ownership ### Violent Crime Trends and Gun Ownership Correlation - **Episode:** [789: Kidults](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/789-kidults.md) - **Published:** 2016-01-10 - **Time:** 26:37–28:38 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/789-kidults/chapter/violent-crime-trends-and-gun-ownership-correlation.md President Obama's statements regarding the decline of violent crime in American cities are analyzed for their logic regarding gun ownership. While Obama acknowledged that crime has dropped over the last 20 years, he challenged the notion that increased gun ownership is the cause. The hosts point to cities like Chicago as counter-examples where strict regulations have not prevented high levels of violence. Keywords: [violent crime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/violent-crime.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [data analysis](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/data-analysis.md), causation, correlation ### Donald Trump on Paris Attacks and Armed Citizens - **Episode:** [779: Peak Coffee](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee.md) - **Published:** 2015-12-06 - **Time:** 30:39–35:27 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/779-peak-coffee/chapter/donald-trump-on-paris-attacks-and-armed-citizens.md Donald Trump comments on the Paris and San Bernardino attacks, arguing that if victims had been armed, the outcomes would have been different. He uses aggressive language, calling the attackers "scum" and "chicken shit." The hosts compare his "New York gangster" style of rhetoric to the more polished but "boring" delivery of candidates like Marco Rubio. Keywords: [donald trump](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/donald-trump.md), [paris attacks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/paris-attacks.md), [san bernardino](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/san-bernardino.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [marco rubio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/marco-rubio.md) ### Gun Ownership Hypocrisy, Contradictory Belief Systems - **Episode:** [510: Furtive Movement](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement.md) - **Published:** 2013-05-05 - **Time:** 58:59–1:01:14 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/510-furtive-movement/chapter/gun-ownership-hypocrisy-contradictory-belief-systems.md The hosts discuss the psychological phenomenon of people holding contradictory beliefs, such as being anti-gun but planning to seek out armed friends during a crisis. Other examples cited include the overlap between pro-choice and anti-death penalty stances. Keywords: [ar-15](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ar-15.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [hypocrisy](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hypocrisy.md), [abortion](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/abortion.md), [death penalty](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/death-penalty.md) ### Texas Mental Health Laws, Antisocial Personality Disorder - **Episode:** [503: Ninjas in Mongolia](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/503-ninjas-in-mongolia.md) - **Published:** 2013-04-11 - **Time:** 1:10:14–1:14:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/503-ninjas-in-mongolia/chapter/texas-mental-health-laws-antisocial-personality-disorder.md Texas law lists 12 conditions, including bipolar disorder and antisocial personality disorder, that can disqualify an individual from gun ownership. The World Health Organization's criteria for antisocial personality disorder—such as irresponsibility and low frustration tolerance—are so broad that many citizens could technically be classified as "mentally defective." The segment highlights the reliance on the American Psychiatric Association's DSM for legal definitions. Keywords: [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [dsm](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/dsm.md), antisocial personality disorder, [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md) ### Michael Bloomberg, Private Gun Sale Background Checks - **Episode:** [498: Obey the Giant Voice System!](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-24 - **Time:** 9:48–13:00 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/498-obey-the-giant-voice-system/chapter/michael-bloomberg-private-gun-sale-background-checks.md Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Vice President Joe Biden are identified as key figures pushing for universal background checks, including for private sales. The discussion characterizes these efforts as a coordinated attempt to increase government control over citizens. Polling data from Frank Luntz is mentioned to show the perceived consensus among gun owners regarding criminal background checks. Keywords: [michael bloomberg](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/michael-bloomberg.md), [joe biden](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/joe-biden.md), [background checks](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/background-checks.md), private sales, [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md) ### Al Sharpton and Gallup Polls on Minority Gun Ownership - **Episode:** [493: Snowquestration](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/493-snowquestration.md) - **Published:** 2013-03-07 - **Time:** 2:01:01–2:03:51 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/493-snowquestration/chapter/al-sharpton-and-gallup-polls-on-minority-gun-ownership.md A segment from Al Sharpton's radio show featured Earl Ofari Hutchinson discussing surprising Gallup poll data on gun ownership. The data reveals that 45% of gun owners in America are non-white, and nearly 30% are African-American. This challenges the mainstream narrative that the NRA and gun ownership are exclusively the domain of rural white males. Keywords: [al sharpton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/al-sharpton.md), [nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [gallup poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gallup-poll.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [second amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md) ### Swiss Gun Culture, Domestic Drone Hearings - **Episode:** [429: Gross, Surprising & Scary](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/429-gross-surprising-scary.md) - **Published:** 2012-07-27 - **Time:** 50:57–54:26 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/429-gross-surprising-scary/chapter/swiss-gun-culture-domestic-drone-hearings.md The hosts discuss the high rate of gun ownership in Switzerland as a counterpoint to American gun control debates. The conversation shifts to a Congressional hearing on domestic drones featuring Professor Todd Humphreys from the University of Texas. Humphreys is criticized for his ties to the military-industrial complex and his advocacy for encrypted GPS signals. Keywords: [switzerland](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/switzerland.md), [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), [drones](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/drones.md), todd humphreys, [gps spoofing](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gps-spoofing.md) ### Bill Clinton Militia Act Reference, Health Care Mandate Comparison - **Episode:** [397: Wiggin' Out](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/397-wiggin-out.md) - **Published:** 2012-04-05 - **Time:** 37:54–39:45 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/397-wiggin-out/chapter/bill-clinton-militia-act-reference-health-care-mandate-comparison.md Former President Bill Clinton attempts to defend the individual health care mandate by citing a law signed by George Washington requiring citizens to own rifles. The hosts identify this as a reference to the Militia Acts of 1792, arguing the comparison is a non-sequitur and historically inaccurate. Keywords: [bill clinton](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-clinton.md), [george washington](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/george-washington.md), militia act of 1792, [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md), health care mandate ### Middle East Geopolitics and the Egyptian Revolution - **Episode:** [277: Gingerbread Nation](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/277-gingerbread-nation.md) - **Published:** 2011-02-10 - **Time:** 36:30–42:09 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/277-gingerbread-nation/chapter/middle-east-geopolitics-and-the-egyptian-revolution.md Adam Curry shares insights from a Palestinian contact regarding the unrest in the Middle East. The contact claims the Tunisian revolution was genuine but argues the Egyptian protests were sparked specifically by Hosni Mubarak's attempt to install his son as successor and a rise in bread prices. The discussion also touches on the high rate of gun ownership in Yemen and the lack of unrest in Jordan due to fear of the police. Keywords: [egypt](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/egypt.md), [hosni mubarak](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hosni-mubarak.md), [tunisia](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tunisia.md), [yemen](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/yemen.md), [jordan](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jordan.md), bread prices, [gun ownership](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-ownership.md) ### Gun Ownership Penalties in Health Care Legislation - **Episode:** [138: Bombing The Moon (Don't look over here!)](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-10 - **Time:** 40:31–43:32 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here/chapter/gun-ownership-penalties-in-health-care-legislation.md A claim is discussed regarding potential penalties for gun owners under the proposed health care reform. 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