Buckeye Reporter

When Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on CBS's "60 Minutes," she reiterated her ownership of a Glock handgun, a fact she first disclosed in 2019. During the program, host Bill Whitaker inquired about the type of firearm she possessed. Harris confirmed owning a Glock and mentioned visiting a shooting range.

The revelation has sparked renewed debate over Harris's stance on gun control, given her history as an advocate for strict regulations. Critics point out that while advocating for stringent gun laws, she enjoys exemptions not available to the general public. This includes the potential use of law enforcement carveouts under California's Unsafe Handguns Act (UHA), which restricts handgun purchases.

Harris began her legal career in California during the late 1990s and held various positions, including district attorney and state attorney general. The UHA was enacted in 2001, restricting Glock sales to specific models not available to most Californians. Speculation arises that if Harris purchased her Glock after this period, it might have been through legal exemptions available to certain officials.

During her tenure as San Francisco District Attorney, Harris supported Proposition H, a measure aimed at banning handguns within city limits but later overturned. In 2007, she proposed measures allowing authorities to inspect gun storage in homes.

In 2008, as district attorney, Harris endorsed an amicus brief in D.C. v. Heller supporting handgun bans and questioning individual Second Amendment rights.

The vice president's firearm ownership contrasts with her public stance on gun control policies. Critics argue this reflects a double standard in her approach to firearms legislation.