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Eric Swalwell: “Most Americans believe that you should be able to own a firearm to protect yourself, that you should be able to own a…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2023
Most Americans believe that you should be able to own a firearm to protect yourself, that you should be able to own a firearm to take your kids hunting, and that you should be able to own a firearm to go to a range and shoot for sport.
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Eric Swalwell
Democratic · California

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Swalwell emphasizes public support for responsible gun ownership.

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