Elon Musk issues warning on assault rifle laws after Texas shooting horror
ELON Musk has shared his thoughts on assault rifle laws following the tragic shooting in Uvalde.
On Thursday, the world's richest man took to Twitter to reveal his stance on assault rifles after being prompted by another user.
"Thoughts on the AR-15 discussion or too controversial for you to weigh in on," a lawyer named A.J. Delgado asked Musk.
"Assault rifles should at minimum require a special permit, where the recipient is extremely well-vetted IMO," the Tesla CEO replied.
Musk reiterated that he supports "tight background checks" for all gun sales in a separate email to .
He told the outlet that he recommends limiting sales of assault weapons to people in special circumstances, like gun range owners, or people who live in a "high-risk location, like gang warfare".
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The billionaire also noted that media outlets should stop giving murderers attention.
“Regarding recent events, the shooters are obviously doing this to generate the most amount of attention possible. Why is the media doing exactly what the mass murderers want?” Musk asked.
The debate continues...
Tuesday's shooting in Uvalde, Texas, which left 19 kids and two adults dead, has not only rocked the nation but sparked yet another debate on gun safety in the United States.
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Under Musk's tweet alone, thousands of Twitter users quickly vocalized their thoughts on the topic.
"What do people in civilized countries need guns for? Can anyone explain to me why is it so hard to accept that people shouldn't have guns? In fact other than police and criminals ( which you can't control) no one should have guns," one user questioned.
"I think guns shouldn't be as easy to get as it is [right now]. But it still doesn't change the fact that guns are not responsible for the crime! Anyone can use a kitchen knife if someone has to," a second user said.
"No. No. I strongly feel that we need the Second Amendment, but I cannot stress the importance of control. A good shotgun and hunting rifle should be enough for both home protection and "the future" should be enough for any American. It's time to remove handguns/assault weapons," a third person dissented.
In his statement to CNBC, the SpaceX CEO similarly argued that the Second Amendment is a necessary check against political tyranny.
“I strongly believe that the right to bear arms is an important safeguard against potential tyranny of government," Musk said.
"Historically, maintaining their power over the people is why those in power did not allow public ownership of guns."
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The shooter in the Uvalde assault legally purchased two assault rifles just days after turning 18 years old.
He also bought 375 rounds of 5.56 ammunition.
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