Why Do You Own an Assault Weapon?

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 16, 2016

Following up on a debate between two callers earlier in this week, we wanted to hear the reasons people own assault rifles and other guns with large magazines and high caliber bullets. Listeners call in to discuss why they own an assault rifle.

Caller Quentin owns AR-15 bc "There's so much feeling that America is on the brink of collapse...The 2nd amendment is not about hunting."
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) June 16, 2016

Caller Nick on why the AR-15 is used in so many shootings: "It's iconic."
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) June 16, 2016

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