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Facebook Twitter Google+ LinkedInGretchen Carlson is renewing her push for an AR-15 ban, firing off a series of tweets further criticizing the weapon that has been linked to numerous mass shootings. The former Fox News host, who has been a vocal advocate for stricter gun control measures, slammed the AR-15 as a "weapon of war" that has no place in civilian hands. Carlson called on lawmakers to take action to ban the weapon, which she described as "a tool of death that has been used to slaughter innocent people."
In her tweets, Carlson pointed to recent mass shootings, including the one in El Paso, Texas, that killed 22 people and injured dozens more. She argued that the AR-15 is a weapon of choice for mass shooters because of its high rate of fire and ability to inflict massive damage. Carlson also cited statistics showing that the AR-15 is the most commonly used weapon in mass shootings, and that it has been used in more than half of all mass shootings since 2011.
Carlson's calls for an AR-15 ban have been met with resistance from some gun rights advocates, who argue that such a ban would infringe on their Second Amendment rights. However, Carlson and other gun control advocates argue that the Second Amendment does not protect the right to own any weapon, including those designed for mass violence.
In conclusion, Gretchen Carlson is renewing her push for an AR-15 ban, citing the weapon's deadly role in numerous mass shootings and its status as a tool of death. While her calls for a ban have faced resistance, Carlson and other gun control advocates are determined to push for stricter gun control measures to prevent future tragedies.