Matthew McConaughey , Calls for Gun Reform, While Speaking at White House.
As a native of Uvalde, Texas, McConaughey delivered an emotional speech on June 7 in favor of new gun regulations following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
As a native of Uvalde, Texas, McConaughey delivered an emotional speech on June 7 in favor of new gun regulations following the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.
He and his wife recently visited with the victims' families and other members of the community. .
He and his wife recently visited with the victims' families and other members of the community. .
We heard from so many people: Families of the deceased, mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers, Texas Rangers, hunters, border patrol and responsible gun owners who won’t give up their Second Amendment rights, Matthew McConaughey, via statement at White House, as reported by CNBC.
They all said, ‘We want
secure and safe schools
and we want gun laws
that won’t make it so
easy for the bad guys
to get these damn guns.’, Matthew McConaughey, via statement at White House,
as reported by CNBC.
McConaughey called on lawmakers to raise the minimum age for purchasing an assault rifle to 21, increase background checks and implement red flag provisions.
McConaughey called on lawmakers to raise the minimum age for purchasing an assault rifle to 21, increase background checks and implement red flag provisions.
The day before his speech, the actor wrote an op-ed in 'The Austin American-Statesman' calling for responsible gun ownership.
I believe that responsible, law-abiding Americans have a Second Amendment right, enshrined by our founders, to bear arms, Matthew McConaughey, via op-ed in 'The Austin American-Statesman'.
I also believe we have a cultural obligation to take steps toward slowing down the senseless killing of our children, Matthew McConaughey, via op-ed in 'The Austin American-Statesman'.
Keeping firearms out of the hands of dangerous people is not only the responsible thing to do, it is the best way to protect the Second Amendment. We can do both, Matthew McConaughey, via op-ed in 'The Austin American-Statesman'