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VoteVets.org seems to think that Iraq/Afghanistan veterans are a bunch who don't much care for their 2A rights.
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Of course they fail to mention the fact that his issued M4 was a fully-automatic rifle, one which would require extensive legal work and background checks to privately own as a US citizen, and is in no way comparable to a semi-automatic AR-15 in that respect.
Here is the "advertisement" video:
VoteVets.org Ad: "Anyone" - YouTube
Who is VoteVets, you ask?
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VoteVets.org Releases Powerful New Ad Calling for Background Checks for Gun Purchases
Ad features Purple Heart recipient firing semi-automatic weapon; I needed a background check to carry similar weapons in combat. We should require the same here at home, says vet. Calls for Senator Flake to support universal background checks.
Of course they fail to mention the fact that his issued M4 was a fully-automatic rifle, one which would require extensive legal work and background checks to privately own as a US citizen, and is in no way comparable to a semi-automatic AR-15 in that respect.
Here is the "advertisement" video:
VoteVets.org Ad: "Anyone" - YouTube
Who is VoteVets, you ask?
VoteVets Political Action Committee is a federal political committee which primarily helps elect Iraq and Afghanistan war veteran candidates and educates about veterans and military issues aimed at influencing the outcome of the next election.