In a viral Twitter video, an individual identifying himself as an Army veteran gained a lot of attention by smashing his own personal firearm with a sledgehammer.
The act was intended as a protest against the prevalence of gun ownership in the state of Texas. Here you can see the video that quickly went viral:
Jason Rogers, the veteran behind the video, captioned it with a powerful statement: “I’m an Army Veteran and I’m sick of the excessive amount of guns here in Texas so I’m taking a stand by starting my own.”
The video quickly garnered more than 6.9 million views in just three days, prompting a variety of reactions from Twitter users.
Rogers supporters applauded his rally, describing it as “cool” and expressing their desire to witness the destruction of more firearms, specifically AR-15s.
On the contrary, many users expressed strong disagreement with Rogers and strongly defended America’s Second Amendment.
Some people stated their intention to purchase additional weapons and ammunition, while others sarcastically praised Rogers for being “mentally unstable” and willingly unarmed.
Others accused him of “seeking attention online for personal gain” instead of making a substantial contribution to the gun control debate.
In particular, a significant number of comments critical of Rogers came from fellow Army veterans. These people chided him for speaking out against legal gun ownership by US citizens, with one veteran even characterizing gun control as “treason against America.”
Additionally, he questioned Rogers’ adherence to his oath of enlistment and suggested possible consequences for his actions.
This divisive video has sparked intense debates about gun culture, the Second Amendment, and the rights and responsibilities of gun owners in America.
This case is not the only one; Just a few days ago, a gun dealer named Jon Waldman decided to close his business in Georgia and the reason was that “his conscience gnawed at him, after seeing two shootings this year that made him reflect on his business.”
As the conversation unfolds, it remains apparent that views on gun control remain deeply divided among the public, including military veterans who have differing perspectives on the matter.
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