Get a Load of What Gavin Newsom Calls a ‘Weapon of War’ – Opinion

If it wasn’t for fear and over-dramatics, would Democrat politicians have any possible way to sway the public on anything?

California Democrat Gavin Newsom, like many others, uses sensationalism and politics to advance anti-gun sentiment. Governor Gavin Newsom, who believes abortion should not be considered a recreational activity, seems outraged to learn that children in your care are exposed to danger by the evil firearms industry.

An AR-15 look-alike platform designed specifically for children has been created by a company called “Wee1 Tactical,” and despite the fact that this is a light-weight, .22 caliber rifle, Newsom wants you to know that they’re marketing a “weapon of war” to your child.

“This is VILE,” tweeted Newsom. “A skull & crossbones with a pacifier on weapon of war. Made to look “cute” to appeal to kids. The manufacturer calls this a ‘JR-15.’ Every NRA-backed politician should condemn this.”

This is VILE.

A skull & crossbones with a pacifier on weapon of war.

Made to look “cute” to appeal to kids.

The manufacturer calls this a “JR-15.”

This must be condemned by all NRA-supported politicians pic.twitter.com/VmsqaiCuEM

— Gavin Newsom (@GavinNewsom) February 17, 2022

I have only one question…how much is it?

Just to be perfectly clear, if Newsom thinks they’re handing out .22 caliber rifles to soldiers and sending them out to fight, then I’ve got some news for him that he might find fascinating.

Looking at Wee1 Tactical’s site, you can see that the company is focused on safety and education about firearms. The purpose of the “JR-15” rifle is to allow the child to be introduced to long rifles with a safety system that parents still control. In a press release, Wee1 stated that safety was the main focus of the gun’s design.

Our goal from day one was to develop a shooting platform that was not only sized correctly, and safe, but also looks, feels, and operates just like Mom and Dad’s gun. Our safety was at the forefront our thinking process. We patented a tamper resistance safety which puts an adult in charge of the firearms safety switches. Wee1 Tactical JR-15’s developers have been involved in firearms markets for more than forty years. Schmid Tool is a manufacturer of firearm components for customers within the AR-15 market since more than 30 years. Our team is excited to help the next generation get into shooting sports.

The company adds that they hope the JR-15 allows for “proper mentorship” that can “build confidence and teach responsibility.”

This is a superb idea, and I’m happy that this platform is being released. In a time when there’s so much bad faith discussion and fearmongering around firearms, it’s great to be able to teach children using such an educational tool to drown out the noise with knowledge and know-how.

Giving your child a firearm as a gift is, in this man’s humble opinion, one of the greatest gifts you can give as it comes with a lot of lessons and responsibilities that the child can take with them throughout their life.

(READ: Get the Kid A Gun)

But if there’s one thing Newsom’s tweet highlights, it’s that those who shout the most about the outrageousness of firearms are the ones who know the least about them. It’s unlikely that Newsom has any idea about the specifics of this gun, and I doubt he really cares to know them. He’s got one thing on his mind and it’s not the kids or the dangers of firearms, it’s making himself seem like a warrior for good.

Of course, I don’t know any warrior for good whose mission it is to keep people afraid and in ignorance.