No matter what decision is made, people are going to be mad. But I would rather have people be mad than dead

@randibgood

2 жыл бұрын

You said it, right there! So what if some gun-humpers get their feel-feels hurt. The vast majority of the country, doesn't want to have to bury any more victims.

@nancywutzke5392

2 жыл бұрын

Well when Republicans don't get their own way, they be mad AND you could end up dead. Just ask Mike Pence.

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

@@randibgood You have two last names, snowflake. You married to your boyfriend, or you don't know who your dad is?

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@randibgood well if the feds try to take the "gun humpers" guns, there may be alot more funerals.

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@randibgood and I would double check your vast majority comment as there are hundreds of millions of firearms in circulation in the US, meaning you neighbors may not be as anti gun as you think.

I am one of those responsible gun owners that has been screaming and voting for gun reform in this country for YEARS. Already making signs for protests. We need change. People like this gentleman make me proud.

@90klh

2 жыл бұрын

I'm proud of YOU for rising above the idiotic talking points and not being complacent It's crazy cuz you're NOT a minority in this- yet you'd think your P.O.V. is rare based on media coverage on some stations:/ Be loud and unapologetic in your stance, we need more like you and for THOSE folks to make a new NRA one that goes back to responsible gun owner-ship and safety training I want to see an NRA bumper sticker to mean "this person knows what their doing wirh this weapon" NOT "gun nut with a complex"

@kimieann1975

2 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏 we have a few guns to and I 1000% agree!!! Rational gun owners need to start speaking out.

@kimmiller4951

2 жыл бұрын

@@kimieann1975 found out there is a protest nation wide Saturday. We have on in KC which I and kids and grandkids will attend demanding reform of gun laws. BTW really awesome people are named Kim. Smart, funny likable. You know really great people! Hope you’re doing well and it’s only 94 days until football!!!!

@TJ-gt1zz

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I feel the same way. The only way this is going to change is with the support of legal gun owners. You give me hope, that "We the People" can do anything we put our hearts and minds to.

@kimmiller4951

2 жыл бұрын

@@TJ-gt1zz and your reply give me hope!! We can do this!!

California had an AR-15 gun buy back event where people who turned in their guns got equal value gas cards. The response was overwhelming.

@lauriehaynes5637

2 жыл бұрын

This is very smart might be a good thing for the federal government could do right now like Obama did with the used cars??? I think there are a lot of guilty consciences out there that would like to get rid of their AR15s but can’t afford to lose the money they paid???

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

The response from the rest of the natio. Will be overwhelming too. Just not in the way they want. Also the government can't afford billions of dollars in gas cards.

@mikebrody6985

2 жыл бұрын

SMART. NEXT TIME OFFER CHOISE OF GAS OR GRASS. THIS IS AMERICA NOBODY RIDES FREE.

@atlpeach6852

2 жыл бұрын

That's good news.

@tumkint

2 жыл бұрын

@@mikebrody6985 Well, Marjorie Taylor Greene is as long as she's not on any committee!

He nailed it! Common Sense!

@captainprototype187

2 жыл бұрын

yes common sense after dozens of dead kids, YEEE for him!

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

Says the guy with none.

@sharonrobledo136

2 жыл бұрын

Stand tall with Mr.Small!!!

@tumkint

2 жыл бұрын

I hAtE to break it to you; however, turning in an assault rifle is not that common, so in what sense are you referring to it as common sense!

@sharonrobledo136

2 жыл бұрын

@@tumkint it’s one less weapon falling into the hands of another shooter

Good for you brother, hope you can knock some sense into your colleagues.. this is not a political moment, shouldn’t be.. Democrats and Republicans need to stand together…

@randibgood

2 жыл бұрын

They can't stand together, when republiCONS, for the most part, are on the wrong side of this. They want to blame everything but the guns.

@workoutwarrior3118

2 жыл бұрын

@@randibgood agreed…

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

Unless we don't stand with tyranny, then we are the enemy. Also the country isn't just dems and Republicans, I'm a libertarian.

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

We exist, God!

@Spartan-oj9dc

2 жыл бұрын

Most Democrats want the assault rifle ban it's only the Republicans who stand in the way

As a Canadian, my heart is broken for my brothers and sisters to the south. I can't imagine losing a child to a mass school shooting. When will something be done about the violence in America? This is all so sad and so needless.

@leannebell6404

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, our friend and ally to the North!!

@bettyveronica9880

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, neighbor! 💜 PM, Trudeau sees how failing we are here, and uses it to learn from our mistakes. 👍🏻. Now, if only we would learn from our mistakes. 😔

@janicethomas3278

2 жыл бұрын

@Susan Crawford America came to by violence. The genocide of a people to take the land, the enslavement of another people to build the land. Until we accept and acknowledge that, America will remain violent.

@riley082011

2 жыл бұрын

@@bettyveronica9880 yeah he's a fine example lol

@missyreed1804

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed

Thank you for doing this. I hope your response will wake up the rest of the Republicans. We need this change

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

What change did he exactly do ? 🤔

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

Republicans aren't the only ones who are armed, and you will have to come and take them.

@dianemitchell1717

2 жыл бұрын

If only GOP politicians would hold a person’s life above their need to get NRA funding for their campaigns. This is a moral question not a 2nd Amendment right. Congratulations to Richard for his moral stance.

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

@@dianemitchell1717 I thought you people said that the NRA was bankrupt ?

@ryanwilson5936

2 жыл бұрын

What about the millions of democrat gun owners?

Sadly Richard, people like the former guy and MTG are not ‘learned people’. Good on you for doing the right thing.

If only the rest of the NRA members were as patriotic as this gentleman. He actually cares more about our children and country than his personal desire to own a weapon of death. Thank you Sir. A nation salutes you.

@debann2864

2 жыл бұрын

🥰

@noblesavage8332

2 жыл бұрын

I salute, not even patriotic

@scotchbarrel4429

2 жыл бұрын

What planet is this host on, she keeps asking what the guy would ask both parties to do about gun violence 🤦🤦🤦 Is she dumb? This is an issue with one party not! doing anything. In trying to come across diplomatic in her line of questions, she also comes across factually ignorant.

@90klh

2 жыл бұрын

Sad that this is what it takes- it took HOW many other kids dying before one die-hard NRA to wake up? I digress. and while i applaud this man's recognition of the issue i need more from him, for him to speak with his VOTE and call his Republican representatives and ask them to FINALLY do something

@denzilbentley1318

2 жыл бұрын

Not patriotic he emphasised with what happened Patriotism is a very misused word

Thank you fine Sir, for being the ADULT IN THE ROOM.....That took great courage I wish more Republicans could show the same . Richard Small you are a Great Man and Role Model. Thank You

@el7jake

2 жыл бұрын

The adult in the room. Perfect. No better way to say it.

@chucksgrace3225

2 жыл бұрын

How about Biden and Pelosi's body guards go next?

@enviousgaming3250

2 жыл бұрын

@@chucksgrace3225 would you say that if trump were president? No? Then don't be hypocritical

@chucksgrace3225

2 жыл бұрын

@@enviousgaming3250 No because I'm against it entirely, so moot point. The bill proposed by the dems includes an exemption for their bodyguards, which says it all. What good for the goose should be good for the gander. Why dont the dems be the example and give up their guns first? We know why obviously.

@ryanwilson5936

2 жыл бұрын

More democrats bought guns in the last 2 years than the last 20 years. How does that play into your political bias?

That's what a sensible gun owner looks like. Sir, your family must be very proud of you.

@drehardin

2 жыл бұрын

🤣A sensible gun owner looks like one who is t shooting people without cause. This guy, looks like he's caught up in emotions and appeasing people with theatrics.

@zazatv6822

2 жыл бұрын

Same day. .Sad

@leagarner3675

2 жыл бұрын

@@drehardin The massacres of our children has changed us. He wants a better world.

@mrrey8937

2 жыл бұрын

@@drehardin or he might be thinking that he might be a danger to his community.........

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

Where are they? If he has any family, they are ashamed of this democrat. No one is by his side!!!!!!!!

This is a "spotting a unicorn in the forest" moment. You almost never see a Republican with a conscience and some decency!

@DeltaTango2024

2 жыл бұрын

I sure won't turn in my AR15s😁😁

@hyper_tex9834

2 жыл бұрын

What's sad is, other republicans are gonna look at this guy and say, "He's lying/He's really a democrat pretending to be one of us/He's a traitor to his country, ect."

@all_day309

2 жыл бұрын

@@DeltaTango2024 Keep it, by all means. See if you can fit it up your rear, Whiskey Tango.

@Tlatoanimeh

2 жыл бұрын

Where was his conscience twenty mass shootings before???? He gets no points from me.

@kwebber9248

2 жыл бұрын

Ar15's are selling like Crazy thanks to Demtards..

It's almost like a piece of metal you would HOPE AND PRAY you never had to use, cannot possible be worth more than a human life.

@hks2377

2 жыл бұрын

AR There are better guns for home/ self defense, anyway. But yes- any innocent life is worth more than some imaginary unlimited right to any gun.

@jawadad802

2 жыл бұрын

unfortunately a large part of gunowners cant wait to use them... when you have a masshooting /week its not a 'fluke'

The Buffalo and Tulsa killers both bought two guns within days of each. That should be a RED FLAG. "Roe v. Wade" is based on the right of privacy. But the current Supreme Court denies that there is a right of privacy because the words "right to privacy" don't appear in the Constitution. Other words that don't appear in the Constitution: "Individual right to own guns".

@harvestcanada

2 жыл бұрын

The uvalde shooter was technically still a child. Legal age is not the same as biological or mental age age.

That's a great move by the gentlemen. Because he understand he's not going to s*** his pants if he loses a couple of guns. Because there's nothing wrong with doing the right thing. Let us all stand up and address this moment.👍

@LotsofLisa

2 жыл бұрын

Curious as to what made this shooting the one that seemed to actually change minds. I gave up after Sandy Hook. If that didn’t change anything, nothing would.

@melissinha73

2 жыл бұрын

@@LotsofLisa That’s a fair question. Katie quotes the article about him saying that he saw one of the victims looked like his grandson and that made him think a lot. I’d also venture to guess that over time with things getting worse and worse in the last decade it was evident that it’s time to change. It’s interesting that he explains why he bought the AR-15, it’s fun and he’s a collector. He recognizes that he didn’t buy it for protection. I would hope that people really look down deep and think about their intent and ultimate use of the weapon is.

@scabcrawler632

2 жыл бұрын

You must be a girly man eric

@5150cappie

2 жыл бұрын

Well said, Sir.

@FeliciaQueen17

2 жыл бұрын

This is a step in the right direction, however, what are they going to do with the criminals and mass shooters that have this type of firearm in their possession?

Bless you, sir, for recognizing that this is not a political problem, it is a human problem, and your deed is an example for others to follow. It is the clear first step.

@madelinejane40

2 жыл бұрын

I concur. This is a severe issue. A child covering themself with their friend's blood to play dead and avoid being killed is a genuine statement to hear from a child. Those words are horrific, and those children will never be the same. This is real. And this is truly heartbreaking. It's a really sad time in America.....

@rrrjjj5572

2 жыл бұрын

@@madelinejane40 Yes, it is a sad time, and it is outrageous that those we have elected to Congress seem to feel that they cannot do anything about it.

@dhairston4151

2 жыл бұрын

@@rrrjjj5572 Let's be clear, mostly Republicans feel like they can't or WON'T do anything about it.

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@rrrjjj5572 because it's literally a right protected by the constitution.

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@rrrjjj5572 and ironically backed by millions of armed citizens, thats kinda the important part I suppose.

Bless that man. I hope he convinces a lot of his friends with similar viewpoints to work on this issue as well. Call your senators!!! Ask for reform to our laws.

@drehardin

2 жыл бұрын

Specifically.... What Law?

@NoToAllOfThat

2 жыл бұрын

@@drehardin I think it would be good if we raised the age limit for gun purchases with certain exceptions for military members and people who use them for legit work purposes. I also think there should be mandatory safety and responsibility classes for gun owners. Also anyone who has been shown to have violent tendencies should lose the right to carry a gun, like domestic or animal abusers. There must be things we can do to make sure that the people who can’t be trusted not to murder kids have a much harder time gaining access to weapons. So many shootings are done with easily and legally purchased weapons. Surely you aren’t ok with school shootings, right? We don’t have to accept this as inevitable.

@NoToAllOfThat

2 жыл бұрын

@@corryjookit7818 agree

@tsubadaikhan6332

2 жыл бұрын

Unless you're a Donor with a lot of $Thousands of Dollars, I reckon you're wasting your time calling an American Senator. If Sandy Hook didn't change their minds, this won't.

@NoToAllOfThat

2 жыл бұрын

@@tsubadaikhan6332 if hundreds or even thousands of people called them, it might get their attention.

There has to be a waiting period. Gun shows. Fine. Show the guns, but don't let people walk off with them. That man in Oklahoma bought his AR-15 that same day. No time for background checks or intervention. Those 4 lives are also on the gun shop.

@robb4951

2 жыл бұрын

You think a waiting period will stop a psychopath? So far all the strict guidelines in blue states have resulted in off the chart murder rates.

@spankyssurprise1361

2 жыл бұрын

Really not how it works. You go through the required background check at a gun show.

If only there were more Richard Small's in the world instead of grown men trying to compensate for something...

@Cukito4

2 жыл бұрын

In the world? Thankfully the U. S. is not "the world".

@theultimatebigmunchkin7109

2 жыл бұрын

He’s just a coward who wouldn’t use it to defend himself anyway he doesn’t need it

@Mr.Universe

2 жыл бұрын

@@theultimatebigmunchkin7109 you're reaching.

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

You still wearing your mom's panties????

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Universe Get a job

What a good person. I hope others follow his lead.

Kudos, Mr. Small 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

He has made a choice to stand on the side of the good!

@commonsense2667

2 жыл бұрын

This is pure symbolism over substance. If we could have criminals turn in their firearms instead of law abiding citizens like this man, we would then see some real progress.

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

@@commonsense2667 criminals are cowards, if you want to be safe, go armed. And convince everyone you know to go armed.

@spankyssurprise1361

2 жыл бұрын

So law abiding firearms owners are bad?

No one can estimate the amount of heroism for this man to consider setting aside a very part of his identity and belonging to a culture that gave him meaning. He found a greater meaning in his seeing the vision of his own grandson massacred with a AR-15 knowing what they can do and how they are used in the US. He has the possibility of reaching others to consider other ways of being that don't require an AR-15. My prayer is that the gun lobby or some of his former network won't target him and ruin his life with slander

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

What exactly did he do that was so heroic ? 🤔

@mclarsen61

2 жыл бұрын

@@savageboxing1402 he looked deep into himself and realized that a military weapon can not remove his fear or make him safe, only a safe society without weapons can be really safe and the citizens can live without fear

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

@@mclarsen61 so an A.R. 15 is a military weapon ?

@mclarsen61

2 жыл бұрын

@@savageboxing1402 try to stick to the topic ... and no maybe not, but it's a copy of a military weapon and it's still not a weapon ANY civilian needs in a safe and well-functioning democratic society 🤷‍♂️😑

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

@@mclarsen61 how could you say it’s not a weapon anybody needs with all these crazy people walking among us ? It’s just a semi automatic rifle. Most guns are semi automatic. Unless you want people to go back to just having bolt action rifles. In that case then let’s all just go back to riding horses and riding wagons.

The whole police dept and the city government must resign and be held accountable.

@AP-fe9hm

2 жыл бұрын

☝🏽THIS!!!!

Good for him. Awesome! I hope he becomes a spokesman for banning AR-15s.

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

So you would be okay with just banning A.R. 15‘s ?

@joeybox0rox649

2 жыл бұрын

​​@@savageboxing1402 All weapons of mass destruction. Assault weapons belong with the military, in a theater of war, not in the hands of civilians.

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

@@joeybox0rox649 all those guns are already banned from the hands of civilians. I don’t think you know much about guns

@lindascarafiotti375

2 жыл бұрын

@@savageboxing1402 no, I ment to say all assault weapons. Military style weapons.

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

@@lindascarafiotti375 technically a knife is an assault weapon, a bat is an assault weapon. Define Assault weapon ?

Finally, a man who can think for himself and realize he doesnt really need that weapon. If you are defending yourself exactly how many guns can you shoot at one time. Most people have only two hands.

@cebedojames

2 жыл бұрын

Some people probably think just in case the Russians will invade the US. So they need the AR 15.

@00bankz24

2 жыл бұрын

Oh you chalked this up as a man thinking for himself? Lmao s t f u you sound ridiculous. And what exactly does this accomplish exactly? Oh that’s right. now that horrible piece of machinery can’t grow legs get out of its case and hurt someone. That’s it? right? Doesn’t bring anyone back. Doesn’t stop some other @$$hol3 with a gvn. So what is it? Oh I know..it’s to appease you people. Someone give this man a medal.

@00bankz24

2 жыл бұрын

So when are you going to cry about the gangsters in the inner cities having their gvn’s? Funny how i never hear anything from democrats on the violence the plagues inner cities. Wonder why?

@shirleydierolf7112

2 жыл бұрын

@@00bankz24 not about Dems or Repubs..its about gun violence thats out of control in or out of the cities. You are making judgements and generalizations that keep the political toxicity alive.

@00bankz24

2 жыл бұрын

@@shirleydierolf7112 oh I need to stop making generalizations? Look who’s talking? I don’t see you saying anything to the person saying this man is “finally someone that can think for himself”….? Meanwhile every stuffed shirt with a microphone and a tv show on liberal media outlets are doin exactly that! You have that senile Alzheimer’s patient you call a president saying anyone who owns an AR is a killer. You got those hags on the view saying “all republicans need to go” and that republicans are the “party of mvrderer’s”..that’s not generalizing? Idk what politics you sympathize with, but the left is the “echo chamber party”. Only hearing what they want to hear constantly repeating themselves constantly shielded from rebuttal.

Wow. So there is some good ones out there. What a good guy. I hope more people do this.

@joannebattersby8365

2 жыл бұрын

As a parent and grandparent I am sure that his family must he very proud , and perhaps a movement towards some sanity of gun ownership will.have been started by this gentleman.

@coolgamers2794

2 жыл бұрын

Welp he has the right to get rid of all the guns he want to. I however live in Communist California where there are gang bangers at ever corner of the street. I'll be buying more AR-15 to protect myself and my home more since Democrats defunded our local police department.

Thanks for the interview. It’s nice to hear from a sane Republican. I thought those were as unlikely as unicorns. Thank you, sir, for making a very important statement.

@louiserose2609

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevehansen7895 Really, all anyone has to do is listen to their own words! Grow up!!

@spankyssurprise1361

2 жыл бұрын

Me and my wife were looking for a "unicorn"...We found one! Yeeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhh!!!

I still don't understand why a civilian needs an assault semi-automatic weapon like an AR 15. Where would they use it?

@PuffOfSmoke

2 жыл бұрын

@@chrisj984 you need a high powered gun to hunt wild hogs??? Do these pigs have semi automatic to fight back that's why you need these guns???

Good job Richard! Control is needed. Not a ban, but responsible control. Thank you, for setting an example.

Fortunately this man is now listening to that voice inside him that is saying just how wrong these military style guns are in the hands of the Public. Stop trying to defend something you know is wrong. Give them up

@stoopidpursun8140

2 жыл бұрын

Define "military style".

@janicew.5669

2 жыл бұрын

@@stoopidpursun8140 Oh, cut the what-aboutism! You know exactly what is meant.

@stoopidpursun8140

2 жыл бұрын

@@janicew.5669 No, I want a definition. Why is that so hard to provide?

@janicew.5669

2 жыл бұрын

@@stoopidpursun8140 Because the guy who used the term, as well as myself, probably knows where this is going and we've done this before and we're tired of it. Just like all the senseless gun violence!

@stoopidpursun8140

2 жыл бұрын

@@janicew.5669 So you can't provide a definition. Got it.

Small caliber, supersonic bullets do something unique when they hit the flesh of a living person. They create a shockwave that radiates some 8 inches from impact in all directions. This shockwave SHREDS the flesh of a small child no differently than pounding with a heavy meat tenderizer. This tissue cannot heal. Two or three shots can leave a child's body unrecognizable requiring DNA samples from the parents to Identify the shredded body. If you are confused by this, let me put it this way. >>> The bullets from the AR-15, when they hit living flesh, they turn YOUNG CHILDREN into CHEAP HAMBURGER. This is not an exaggeration. Go ahead, tell me that makes you happy while you pet your own AR-15. >>>

@coolgamers2794

2 жыл бұрын

An AR-15 ain't even that dangerous. Those 556/223 caliber bullets are not even as bad as something from 308. 556/223 can't even take down deers or bears with ease let alone even some coyotes. Kneejerk reactions are dangerous like this one. I will be keeping my AR-15 to fend off all the criminals and gangsters that the Democrats released early from prison. When all the gang bangers, Mafia, thugs, hoodlums, druggies, and bad guys are permanently in prison or killed off then I might consider giving up my guns.

@mdemian1968

2 жыл бұрын

They don’t care. Zero point in trying to sway trumpers. The only thing we can do is contain them, like a deadly pathogen.

Saw this HERO on Twitter. Thankfully we have a face with the COMPASSIONATE ADULT. Hope others follow.

Big respect Mr. Small. Rights are about needs, not wants. Nobody needs a high killing capacity combat weapon like the AR-15 , unless in a combat zone .... or hunting humans.

@TheChopf26

2 жыл бұрын

That's not how rights work. Your opinion is absolutely irrelevant to the rights of others.

@seebanff7865

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheChopf26 nah. That's only your opinion and I need to say that. 😂 Plus, I want to say that too. 😂 Now, if I only just wanted to say it, I probably shouldn't. But probably would anyway😂 Just because you want to hear what you believe to be your understanding, doesn't change what reality is. It is what it is.

@ThePlaugeDoctor92

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheChopf26 screw thier rights

@TheChopf26

2 жыл бұрын

@@ThePlaugeDoctor92 and that mentality is why we have these rights.

" Thoughts and prayers for all the innocent people who have sacrificed their lives to protect our right to keep and bear arms." Any Spokesman for the NRA

@patriley5136

2 жыл бұрын

innocent to a Republican means prey species.

@smokyquartz5817

2 жыл бұрын

@@patriley5136 Good one. Frightfully true.

@spankyssurprise1361

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah we just love blowing people away...clowns.

@vikingraider712

2 жыл бұрын

Democrats prey on weak gun owners once all guns are gone they can take anything you own

It has to start somewhere, and it just did. This man is now a leader and a spoke person for all the children in the United States that are now so afraid to go to school. Thank You Mr. Richard Small.

@hamzterix

2 жыл бұрын

Real man don't need cowardly powerful mass killing machines.

Mr. Small, you are setting an example hopefully for the COUNTRY to take notice you are a bigger man today!!! we in California Thank you

Glad to hear there's some hope. Living abroad has given me so much more perspective on how unhinged US gun culture is, both right and left. In Korea, you're only allowed rifles for hunting or specific sports teams. You can't store them at home. Your police department holds them for you until you want to take them out, specify the reason and where you're going. You have to be 20 to buy, pass background checks, psychological checks (can't be addicted to substances, have mental illness or epilepsy), and you have to renew your permit every three years to reconfirm. They're even debating an upper age limit because an elderly guy accidentally shot someone while hunting recently. Just one accidental shooting, that's all it took.

@karinaz8756

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t try to blame both parties here. Democrats have gun reform bills that are sitting on Mitch McConnels desk. Republicans are bought and sold by the NRA. Listen to what this man said. He didn’t buy an AR for safety. He bought a gun to COLLECT. Republicans and their gun worship let guns define them. They REFUSE to come to the table. Republicans instituted Constitution Carry making gun owndership EASIER in red states. There is ZERO REASON for any person to own an AR. The manufacturers said themselves- it was created for MAXIMUM DESTRUCTION. It’s the gun of choice for all of these mass shooters.

@melissakim4007

2 жыл бұрын

@@karinaz8756 I don't disagree with you? By left I'm talking about the far left engaging in an arms race with the far right. There absolutely is toxic gun culture and gun hoarding on the left in the US.

@karinaz8756

2 жыл бұрын

@@melissakim4007 no there’s not. The far left thinks EVERYONE should give up their guns.

@vikingraider712

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds communist glad I don’t live there I feel safer here I have my guns right when I need them to save my family from burglars also I’d hate for someone to have my gun and have theirs like at school the locker was my number I don’t trust outside people with my life

A conservative with a soul? You certainly don’t see this everyday.

@mhuraic

2 жыл бұрын

You can say that again

@usg1775

2 жыл бұрын

A human with a soul.

@karinaz8756

2 жыл бұрын

They care when they are personally affected.

@mdemian1968

2 жыл бұрын

For every semi sane republican, there are 1000 monsters. Heartless, soulless child killing psychopaths who are more than happy to sacrifice babies to their gun god for campaign cash. Republicans are solely to blame for all these dead kids. 100% responsible.

@spankyssurprise1361

2 жыл бұрын

I thought you people didn't believe in souls...clump of cells and all.

He must have children. It's more than a little unsettling to think how it would feel to get news that your child went to school and there was shot and left unrecognizable. America has much to come to terms with; this man is showing the way.

Hopefully developing a conscience becomes an infectious phenomenon among Republicans.

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

630 thousand kids killed by abortion in the US in 2019, where were you for those kids, genius?

@elaineburnett5230

2 жыл бұрын

That would be a pandemic we could all appreciate.

@dianemitchell1717

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t hold your breath. The GOP is not known for its moral conscience on matters which could jeopardize its campaign funding.

@sandburgmartin7947

2 жыл бұрын

Proverbial Republican "needle in the haystack" has been found. Haystack will now remain in its usual state.

@vikingraider712

2 жыл бұрын

I use my guns for good like protecting my family and my livestock also some areas have gang violence so you better have something that you can use otherwise your dead

There's a man with common sense. Good on him he did the right thing.

Why doesn't matter , what's important is that he did .... God bless him for speaking out & I pray that there will be more .... Zoe , Canada

About as useful as turning in your vehicle after someone has a drunk driving fatality in your state.

@JamieChau-vq5cp

2 жыл бұрын

Apples & Oranges = guns and cars

America needs more owners like Richard Small. Despite being an owner himself he realized what the real problem was.

Now if only the other 393,000,000 guns in America would turn themselves in then the carnage might begin to abate.

@jaymorgan6247

2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Then all the remaining guns would be owned illegally and without registration and would only be in the hands of the people we are trying so desperately to keep from having them.

@yelleryoung5870

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaymorgan6247 LOL seriously , you are suffering a mental issue.

@jascdp121

2 жыл бұрын

@@jaymorgan6247 you do realize that the more guns we make, the more are put out there and are harder to trace, track and maintain. We don't need more guns. We need to keep them out of the hands who abuse them. We can trace a car, but not a gun?

@savageboxing1402

2 жыл бұрын

@@jascdp121 is owning a car a constitutional right ? Asking for a friend 🤔

@Kman-hw9pf

2 жыл бұрын

@@jascdp121 If you want all guns to be traceable, then you are wanting a Federal gun registry. That illegal in the U.S. and a very bad idea as it allows the government to know who owns what guns. Only 2 reasons the government needs to know that. Either they are going to tax you for your guns or confiscate them.

“For law-enforcement use only”. I think it’s a great idea for people who own these guns to give them to their local police departments so that THEY can utilize them. Give ‘em to the officers they were intended for. Good on you, Mr. Small! ✌🏼

@elaineburnett5230

2 жыл бұрын

Great idea.....

@spankyssurprise1361

2 жыл бұрын

I thought ACAB to you loons. Now you want to give them "military style" firearms? Imagine the carnage in the hood!!

Small turns out to be bigger than most - a true leader in a party full of followers.

@grizzlyblackpowder1960

2 жыл бұрын

Huh, the Republicans are followers? Well they can turn their guns in after this coward if they want, but personally as a libertarian, I'll oblige the democrats to come and take them.

Thank you sir for your repentance spirit.

It takes one brave person to lead the rest! 👍❤️🙏

Sir I have so much pride, love and respect for you after learning what you did and why. You've set a very good and valuable lesson-learning example for other gun owners and especially GOP law makers. I hope your actions are met with much praise and can finally convince politicians in your party to soften up and compromise by allowing for some meaningful gun safty legislation to pass on a federal level.

Will Hollywood, music and all performance artists, video game manufacturers help in the non-glorification of guns and gun violence? Maybe find another topic or at least have some respect for the fact that we have a problem.

@peaceloveharmony7213

2 жыл бұрын

Totally agree! All of those things are feeding this violent culture. Life is imitating art.

I’m not going to try and say this is a hero. I’m just hoping as a society we are starting to see/make small shifts. It requires so many small moves like this for the tides to really change.

@mrjaybee73

2 жыл бұрын

Agree 💯! You don't get praise for finally saying the right thing. Say them to your friends and family, your golf and cigar buddies, your fellow lawmakers. Talk to them. They don't listen to us.

This matter is not about decent people having weapons - It's about Non-decent people and their easy access to weapons.

Let's hope that this action will be the start of a movement to ban those AR-15s from being legal to purchase. Like this NRA guy says, "you don't need this kind of weapon to defend yourself" Pretty simple.

Thank you!!! Your voice can bring us all together. We need you!

Why can’t they just target exclusively the ar-15 just to start, it won’t stop mass shooting but the one at the top of the list has been specifically that weapon.

while i applaud this man's recognition of the issue i need more from him, for him to speak with his VOTE and call his Republican representatives and ask them to FINALLY do something, and stop talking about doors

Turning your AR-15 in? That's not enough!!!! Greg Abbot and ALL Texas Republicans need to be a man and do the right thing!!!

Richard thanks for acknowledging your lack of responsibility when it comes to your firearms. Thank you for turning yours in.

10/10 for his action, and 10/10 for his unfortunate yet hilarious name...

@RelentlessOhiox

2 жыл бұрын

Lmao. I didn't even think about his name and then his nickname..

We are living in the 21st Century, the reason for a child dying that currently holds the record for being the highest, is a bullet.

@PedroAA16

2 жыл бұрын

Where can I find that information?

Thank you, sir, for doing the right sensible thing!!! 🙏🏼 Hopefully, others will follow your example!!

Thank you Mr Small ❤ I pray others follow your example 🙏🏻

“The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command.” ― George Orwell, 1984

Commend this man FOR DOING THE RIGHT THING 🙏🙏🙏

Thx Richard for the support.

Thank you FOR FINALLY ... STANDING UP FOR THIS ...

What a great guy this gentleman is. He represents what America really should look like, undefined by identity politics, he should be an example for all of us.

Thank you for your common sense and reason. The irony is that he is the type of responsible gun owner that people don't have issues with. I'm certain there are many more like him. It's the impulsive angry ones you need to worry about.

Thank you, Richard Small.

A republican did the right thing. Give them a medal ? One step at a time i guess.

Rich Small has big balls.

Finally!!! Thank god at least one republican has some decency.

Thank you Richard Small for changing your mind!

Thank you Richard for your bravery, your willingness to be candid and do the right thing.

@tumkint

2 жыл бұрын

Poo, poo!

Talk is cheap. It's time to DO SOMETHING about it.

Thank you I hope cities start implementing some more gun buybacks because there's more people that would get rid of guns they no longer want or need 🙏🏾

The right for children in America to grow up shall not be infringed

@atheist28403

2 жыл бұрын

...assuming they make it to childhood.

Thank you, thank you, thank you so much for understanding!!

Proud of you Richard!

How did the disconnect occur between the gunmaker labeling the weapon for law enforcement only, then that gun gets sold to the public?

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

You must be related to beatoff O'Rourke

Respect to you sir. Thank you!!! 🙏

I tried to turn in an AR to the Sarasota PD 3 years ago. They had no idea what I was trying to do and wouldn’t take the gun. A deputy said someone in the department would just take it home with them

What a great interviewer and interviewe

I applaud this Man, he is a man with conscience, who did the right thing. Thank you. The PEOPLE of this country need to come together to start taking first steps, even if our politicians won't. I'm a Republican, was a gun owner and I've fired an AR15, it's fun, but it can be used as a killing machine and shouldn't be sold to 18 year-old kids.

A beautiful example set for ALL to follow. Bravo Sir!

Thank you sir. More people will respect you. You did the right thing. You are more mature and took to heart what happened.

I salute you, Richard Small! I have been waiting for Republicans of goodwill to come to the obvious conclusion that owning a gun that was designed as a weapon of war is not a gun that any law-abiding citizen should need to keep in their gun collection. THANK YOU for you courage and commitment! You are the first Republican to make a move like this, and I take my hat off to you, sir! You are a true caring American!

@mdemian1968

2 жыл бұрын

Whatever. Too little too late. Those dead kids are in his hands too.

I hope others will follow his lead 🙏 💙

We must call Repugs out for what they are. . . . "Coward" and "Cowardly" are the most apt $tickies!! Please, Hammer it home, till they grow some backbone.

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

Why do you continue to wear your moms panties?

Mr Small, thank you for turning in your AR15. Does anyone know what the surrendered weapons protocol is for police. For example, are these weapons destroyed, are these weapons added to the police department's arsenals, is the disposition of the weapon consistent in all police departments? I am not convinced these weapons do not find their way back into the hands of dubious owners. Are there any law enforcement agencies willing to comment here?

@matthewmorel3758

2 жыл бұрын

If there’s no official paperwork that it was submitted for destruction then more than likely it’s in someone else’s personal arsenal.

@00pinkman00

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewmorel3758 It has been five days since I ask for law enforcement feedback on surrendered guns. There are no comments, so I am going to assume these weapons are being trafficked back into private ownership, or passed around to other police departments. It looks like "no good deed goes unpunished" for average Joe American. As much as it pains me to say this, gun owners should not surrender any weapons until there is local or federal accountability for these weapons.

Sometimes real life can trigger people's common sense, they "learn" meaningful stuff.

Politicians putting their welfare before the welfare of children. They should force politicians to see the bodies of those children.

Thank You, Mr. Small, for your conscience. Salute.

I pray we as a nation will come together to stop this.

Right on. We have another person of conscience that will not be kept in a "peach tree dish,".

@mikemyers7539

2 жыл бұрын

You make me love abortions

Keep these guns in the hands of police.. You know, the ones too afraid to run in and stop an active shooter

Way to go! Live your principles, Sir. Great example you are setting.

I live very close to a sportsman club and they have a shooting range. When I hear shooting coming from there it is usually a semiautomatic weapon, or an AR 15. But where I live we're lucky to have 1 to two murders a year, and sometimes none. The last murders that we had here, was a result of two seperate black men from the cities that killed their white girlfriends, but not with a use of a gun either. My question is how many murders are done without a firearm?? Most of those mass shooters had mental problems. Taking guns away will not stop the use of a firearm, but the monitoring of the mentally unstable will.