# Gun Safety on The No Agenda Show

Gun Safety comes up in 21 chapters across 20 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from December 2012 to September 2025.

- **Chapters:** 21
- **Episodes:** 20
- **Discussed:** December 2012 – September 2025
- **Related topics:** [Gun Control](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-control.md), [School Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/school-safety.md), [Accidental Discharge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accidental-discharge.md), [Second Amendment](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/second-amendment.md), [Texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), [Barack Obama](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/barack-obama.md), [Mental Health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [Nra](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nra.md), [Public Safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-safety.md), [Sandy Hook](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/sandy-hook.md)

## Chapters 1–20 of 21

### AOC and JB Pritzker Reactions to Political Violence

- **Episode:** [1798: Adam & The Robot](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1798-adam-the-robot.md)
- **Published:** 2025-09-11
- **Time:** 38:10–42:43
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1798-adam-the-robot/chapter/aoc-and-jb-pritzker-reactions-to-political-violence.md

Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Governor JB Pritzker offer public statements regarding the Kirk assassination, focusing on gun safety legislation and Donald Trump's rhetoric. The hosts counter these arguments by discussing mental health failures in the criminal justice system. They reiterate suspicions about the "convenient" discovery of etched shell casings at the crime scene.

Keywords: [alexandria ocasio-cortez](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/alexandria-ocasio-cortez.md), [jb pritzker](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jb-pritzker.md), [gun safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-safety.md), [january 6th](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/january-6th.md), [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [fbi](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fbi.md), [shell casings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/shell-casings.md)

### James Crumbley, School Shooter Parent Conviction

- **Episode:** [1643: NetBEUI](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui.md)
- **Published:** 2024-03-17
- **Time:** 2:07:28–2:12:09
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1643-netbeui/chapter/james-crumbley-school-shooter-parent-conviction.md

James Crumbley was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the school shooting carried out by his son at Oxford High School. This follows the conviction of his wife, Jennifer Crumbley, marking a legal trend of holding parents criminally responsible for the actions of their children in mass shooting cases.

Keywords: james crumbley, [jennifer crumbley](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jennifer-crumbley.md), oxford high school, involuntary manslaughter, [gun safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-safety.md)

### Gun Control, Second Amendment and Historical Tyranny

- **Episode:** [1545: Stapler Abuse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse.md)
- **Published:** 2023-04-11
- **Time:** 1:06:41–1:10:29
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1545-stapler-abuse/chapter/gun-control-second-amendment-and-historical-tyranny.md

The discussion shifts to gun control, with Lily Tang Williams arguing that the Second Amendment is the primary defense against government tyranny. She criticizes Democrats for rejecting school safety proposals, such as armed guards, in favor of restrictive gun laws. Williams asserts that immigrants from communist regimes recognize the "writing on the wall" regarding the disarmament of the citizenry.

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### Texas Gun Laws, High School Gun Clubs

- **Episode:** [1509: The Best Clips Of The Day](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day.md)
- **Published:** 2022-12-04
- **Time:** 1:14:03–1:15:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1509-the-best-clips-of-the-day/chapter/texas-gun-laws-high-school-gun-clubs.md

Texas Democrats criticized a bill allowing 21-year-olds to carry firearms without paperwork, using racially charged language about "pimps" and the "Wild West." The hosts reflect on the history of gun safety education in US high schools, noting that students used to bring rifles to school for target shooting clubs.

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### Urban Violence Trends, Fentanyl Crisis vs Gun Control

- **Episode:** [1456: Verbate](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate.md)
- **Published:** 2022-06-02
- **Time:** 48:44–51:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1456-verbate/chapter/urban-violence-trends-fentanyl-crisis-vs-gun-control.md

Despite strict gun laws, Chicago reported 48 people shot over the Memorial Day weekend, highlighting a disconnect between legislation and urban violence. The discussion questions why federal "Protecting Our Kids" initiatives do not focus on the opioid and fentanyl crisis, which accounts for a high number of youth deaths. The segment posits that current political maneuvers prioritize gun control over other significant public health threats.

Keywords: [chicago](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chicago.md), [gun laws](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-laws.md), [opioids](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/opioids.md), [fentanyl](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fentanyl.md), [public safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/public-safety.md)

### Texas Constitutional Carry, Heartbeat Law and Political Outrage

- **Episode:** [1357: Quantum Supremacy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy.md)
- **Published:** 2021-06-20
- **Time:** 41:00–43:27
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1357-quantum-supremacy/chapter/texas-constitutional-carry-heartbeat-law-and-political-outrage.md

Texas has passed "Constitutional Carry" legislation, allowing citizens to carry firearms without state-mandated training, sparking criticism from progressives. Additionally, the state's new "Heartbeat Law" prohibits abortion once a fetal heartbeat is detected, typically at six weeks. These legislative moves are viewed as strategic efforts to move the political needle through intentional outrage.

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### Elizabeth Warren Gun Control, Constitutional Scrutiny

- **Episode:** [1180: ISIS in Oz](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1180-isis-in-oz.md)
- **Published:** 2019-10-13
- **Time:** 38:27–41:24
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1180-isis-in-oz/chapter/elizabeth-warren-gun-control-constitutional-scrutiny.md

Elizabeth Warren participated in an MSNBC gun safety forum where she advocated for federal limits on firearm purchases to prevent "bulking up" during crises. She asserted that such restrictions would survive constitutional scrutiny, a claim the hosts dispute by noting that talk of bans often leads to increased sales of firearms like the AR-15.

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### California Teacher, Accidental Classroom Gun Discharge

- **Episode:** [1016: Bong Rip](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip.md)
- **Published:** 2018-03-15
- **Time:** 46:32–48:45
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1016-bong-rip/chapter/california-teacher-accidental-classroom-gun-discharge.md

A teacher and reserve police officer, Dennis Alexander, accidentally discharged a firearm during a gun safety demonstration at Seaside High School in California. A student was reportedly injured by a bullet fragment. The hosts use the incident to critique the proposal of arming teachers, noting that even trained professionals make dangerous errors.

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### Cinemark Theater Bag Ban and Gun Safety Terminology

- **Episode:** [1011: Vasectomies & Dogs](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-25
- **Time:** 2:11:59–2:17:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1011-vasectomies-dogs/chapter/cinemark-theater-bag-ban-and-gun-safety-terminology.md

Cinemark Theaters implemented a ban on large bags and purses in response to national concerns over "gun safety." The hosts analyze the linguistic shift in the term "gun safety," noting that it is being repurposed by the media to mean gun control rather than the safe handling of firearms. The policy follows previous mass shootings in theaters, such as the 2012 Aurora, Colorado incident.

Keywords: cinemark, bag ban, [gun safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-safety.md), [aurora](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/aurora.md), media linguistics

### Los Angeles Middle School Shooting, Gun Safety Training

- **Episode:** [1005: Circular Reporting](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1005-circular-reporting.md)
- **Published:** 2018-02-04
- **Time:** 2:38:43–2:41:54
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1005-circular-reporting/chapter/los-angeles-middle-school-shooting-gun-safety-training.md

A 12-year-old girl was charged after a handgun in her backpack accidentally discharged at a Los Angeles middle school, injuring five people. The incident has prompted calls for the return of gun safety training in schools to prevent accidents involving improperly handled or cocked firearms.

Keywords: [los angeles](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/los-angeles.md), [middle school](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/middle-school.md), [gun safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-safety.md), [accidental discharge](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/accidental-discharge.md), [firearms](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/firearms.md)

### Lester Holt Moderation, Clinton Post-Debate Zinger

- **Episode:** [864: Putin Popularity Poll](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll.md)
- **Published:** 2016-09-29
- **Time:** 21:58–25:01
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/864-putin-popularity-poll/chapter/lester-holt-moderation-clinton-post-debate-zinger.md

Moderator Lester Holt was accused of prompting Hillary Clinton on topics like mandatory minimum sentences and private prisons. Following the debate, Clinton delivered a "zinger" regarding Trump's complaints about a faulty microphone, which was met with enthusiastic approval from the traveling press corps.

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### President Obama Interview on CBS Morning Show Regarding Gun Safety

- **Episode:** [778: Long Gun](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun.md)
- **Published:** 2015-12-03
- **Time:** 9:29–13:39
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/778-long-gun/chapter/president-obama-interview-on-cbs-morning-show-regarding-gun-safety.md

President Obama participates in a pre-scheduled interview with Nora O'Donnell on the CBS Morning Show while the San Bernardino shooting is in progress. Obama emphasizes a pattern of mass shootings unique to the United States and advocates for "common sense gun safety laws" and stronger background checks. He specifically argues for closing a loophole that allows individuals on the federal no-fly list to purchase firearms legally.

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### Obama on Gun Safety and the Second Amendment

- **Episode:** [742: A.Q. in the Maghrim](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim.md)
- **Published:** 2015-07-26
- **Time:** 2:39:14–2:45:19
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/742-a-q-in-the-maghrim/chapter/obama-on-gun-safety-and-the-second-amendment.md

In an interview with the BBC, President Obama expresses his frustration over the lack of "common sense gun safety laws" in the U.S. The hosts argue that the President should seek a constitutional amendment if he wants to change gun laws rather than using executive orders. They critique the emotional appeals used by the media following mass shootings.

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### Arming School Administrators and Media Bias

- **Episode:** [671: White House Moat](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat.md)
- **Published:** 2014-11-20
- **Time:** 1:49:31–1:52:34
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/671-white-house-moat/chapter/arming-school-administrators-and-media-bias.md

A PBS NewsHour report on arming school administrators in Washington state is analyzed. The hosts argue that the media's portrayal of firearms is intentionally scary and designed to alienate women from the Republican Party by focusing on the tragedy of Sandy Hook.

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### Gun Control Legislation, California vs Texas Schools

- **Episode:** [647: Flood the Zone](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone.md)
- **Published:** 2014-09-06
- **Time:** 2:24:54–2:28:18
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/647-flood-the-zone/chapter/gun-control-legislation-california-vs-texas-schools.md

California moves to approve legislation allowing the temporary seizure of firearms from individuals deemed a threat. In contrast, the Argyle Independent School District in Texas authorizes staff members to carry handguns on campus. The hosts also deconstruct a viral story about a nine-year-old girl and an Uzi, questioning the media's refusal to release full video evidence of the incident.

Keywords: [california](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/california.md), [texas](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/texas.md), argyle independent school district, uzi, [gun safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-safety.md), restraining orders

### Middle School Kill List, Zero Tolerance Policies

- **Episode:** [486: Bondpocalypse](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/486-bondpocalypse.md)
- **Published:** 2013-02-10
- **Time:** 38:13–40:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/486-bondpocalypse/chapter/middle-school-kill-list-zero-tolerance-policies.md

A 13-year-old student at Eatonville Middle School was disciplined for creating a "kill list" targeting ten other students. The discussion links this to broader zero-tolerance trends in schools, including the banning of bubble guns and the removal of traditional gun safety programs.

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### Gun Safety, Pharmaceutical Industry and Accidental Discharge

- **Episode:** [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-20
- **Time:** 9:31–11:02
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains/chapter/gun-safety-pharmaceutical-industry-and-accidental-discharge.md

A discussion regarding gun legislation shifts to the theory that modern focus on firearms is actually a cover for medicating children. An anecdote is shared about a therapist who recently purchased a 9mm handgun for protection but accidentally discharged a round through a couch and into the floor. The incident highlights the need for basic gun safety education among new owners.

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### Gun Control Rationale, Pistol Grips and Privacy vs. Safety

- **Episode:** [480: War on Brains](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-20
- **Time:** 1:36:19–1:39:32
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/480-war-on-brains/chapter/gun-control-rationale-pistol-grips-and-privacy-vs-safety.md

The debate over gun control features arguments about cosmetic features like pistol grips, which proponents claim prevent "muzzle rise" during firing. More significantly, the discussion focuses on the "fine line" between patient privacy and public safety, as doctors are increasingly encouraged to report patients they deem "unsafe" to authorities, potentially violating HIPAA-style protections.

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### Healthcare Provider Reporting, Doctor-Patient Privilege Erosion

- **Episode:** [479: Belieber](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/479-belieber.md)
- **Published:** 2013-01-17
- **Time:** 34:02–37:08
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/479-belieber/chapter/healthcare-provider-reporting-doctor-patient-privilege-erosion.md

New guidelines clarifying that federal law does not prevent healthcare providers from reporting "credible threats of violence" to law enforcement are scrutinized. The discussion suggests this effectively ends doctor-patient privilege, as physicians are encouraged to ask patients about gun ownership and home storage under the guise of mental health screening.

Keywords: [affordable care act](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/affordable-care-act.md), doctor-patient privilege, [mental health](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/mental-health.md), [hipaa](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/hipaa.md), [gun safety](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/gun-safety.md)

### NRA Response, Wayne LaPierre School Safety Proposal

- **Episode:** [472: Conheads in Mexico](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/472-conheads-in-mexico.md)
- **Published:** 2012-12-23
- **Time:** 1:08:14–1:11:23
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/472-conheads-in-mexico/chapter/nra-response-wayne-lapierre-school-safety-proposal.md

NRA Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre proposed placing armed guards in every American school to prevent future tragedies. The media and the Obama administration criticized the proposal, with the President shifting the terminology from "gun control" to "gun safety." The hosts note that some school districts, like Cleveland, have already employed armed security for years.

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