Making the Argument with Nick Freitas Dismantling The Left’s Argument For Gun Control
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Nov 20, 2025 
Nick Freitas, a Virginia politician and military veteran, breaks down the Left's arguments for gun control with sharp critique and personal anecdotes. He discusses the flawed use of statistics in gun violence narratives, emphasizing self-defense and the importance of the Second Amendment. Drawing on his military background, Freitas warns against disarmament and explores the relationship between freedom and safety. He also addresses the importance of political engagement and the need for constructive dialogue in a polarized society.
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Debating The Other Side To Understand
- Freitas recounts a conversation where he agreed to argue the other side to test mutual understanding.
- The exercise revealed both sides often don't truly grasp opposing reasoning or can present it well.
Statistics Don’t Fully Explain Violence
- Gun-control advocates often point to high U.S. gun deaths and child casualties as justification for stricter laws.
- Nick Freitas argues that statistics and cross-country comparisons don't fully diagnose root causes of violence.
Suicides Drive Many Gun Deaths
- Freitas highlights that about 58% of U.S. gun deaths are suicides and cautions against simplistic instrument-focused fixes.
- He warns that removing one implement often leads people to substitute another method, so policy must address underlying causes.
