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Chris Armstrong: “The Second Amendment is really about state militias, less…”

Featuring: Chris Armstrong, Democratic | Candidate, U.S. House Wisconsin, 7th Congressional District

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Interview with Chris Armstrong

Published | Video Starts at 17:34

You know, so I'm, I'm, I'm a fan of, you know, being really diligent about that. You know, my opinion is The Second Amendment is really about state militias, less about individual possession of firearms. But, you know, we're pretty far past, you know, that position at this point. And, you know, I just think that, you know, purchasing a firearm shouldn't be as easy as buying a pack of gum. (17:34–17:44)

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Asserts that the Second Amendment pertains more to state militias than individual gun ownership.

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