During the September 12, 2019, Democrat debate, Kamala Harris pledged to ban AR-15s via executive action after Joe Biden rejected the idea citing lack of constitutional authority. Harris emphasized the need for action to address gun violence and criticized the inaction of Congress.
Key Points
Kamala Harris pledged to ban AR-15s via executive action during a 2019 debate
Joe Biden rejected the idea, citing lack of constitutional authority
Harris emphasized the urgency of addressing gun violence
Democratic senators continued to push for stricter gun control measures in 2024