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Ron Johnson: “The left always uses the term assault rifles. And they're…”

Featuring: Ron Johnson, Republican | U.S. Senate, Wisconsin

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Sen. Johnson on Fox News Sunday

Published | Video Starts at 05:00

And why any of these. Let Senator Johnson answer it. Why do you need. First of all, criminals will always be able to get whatever they want. For example, I mean, The left always uses the term assault rifles. And they're really talking about semiautomatic weapons that really are used in hunting. That's what happens in Wisconsin. These are, you know, rifles that people use in hunting. And just the fact of the matter is, is that this, this really is not an issue of guns. (05:00–05:07)

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