Should Transgenders Have Their Firearms Confiscated?

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According to this pro-trans video, trans individuals “suffer from more depression and anxiety than the general public.”

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes

A recent AmmunitionToGo survey at the 2024 National Rifle Association Annual Meetings in Dallas, Texas, stirred up a big question: Should transgenders have their firearms confiscated?

Nearly 1,000 attendees weighed in, offering a peek into the diverse opinions within the NRA’s crowd.

While the NRA claims to have five million members, some board members and reports suggest the number is closer to four million.

With this figure in mind, the survey’s sample size of 986 gives it a margin of error of about 3%, according to the pollsters.

Results!

When it comes to firearm confiscation for people who’ve had gender reassignment surgery, fewer than 22% of NRA members think these individuals should lose their firearms. About 28% are still on the fence.

This means that approximately 50% of respondents firmly support 2A rights for the trans community.

Interestingly, the oldest folks in the survey showed the most support for trans-gun rights. Only 18% of those 60 and older think gender reassignment should lead to confiscation.

On the flip side, almost one outta three (29%) of 18-30-year-olds think those who’ve had gender reassignment surgery should have their guns seized.

Interesting findings!

SEE ALSO: Genderqueers Now Have ‘Non-Binary’ Option on ATF Form 4473

A critical look at modern the trans movement from Dr. Jordan Peterson and author Michael Shellenberger.

Non-binary and trans gun rights have become a hot topic in recent years. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) even asked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms for guidance on background check forms.

In response, the ATF added a “non-binary” checkbox to its Form 4473 in 2020, showing that the world is paying attention to gender diversity in firearm regulations.

AmmunitionToGo’s survey highlights the wide range of opinions within the NRA on the rights of transgender individuals. (They also asked a bunch of other compelling questions on an array of different topics: support for mental health screenings, the biggest threat to gun rights, opinions on bump stocks, etc. Read more here!)

As the debate goes on, the big question remains: Should transgenders have their firearms confiscated? What say you?

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  • Jeff August 22, 2024, 8:35 am

    Lots of diverse answers. Everything from the second amendment doesn’t discriminate to pathological nuts that can’t put a simple sentence together. The fact that this poll was introduced during a NRA meeting makes me suspect chicanery. This was a setup and the respondents were suckered into answering.
    The 2nd Amendment is absolute. The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. If you think you’re the reincarnation of Napoleon and want to own a Barrett .50, go for it. What you do with your Right determines the outcome. It’s not about a guy wearing a dress (Klinger from M.A.S.H. for example), it’s about said guy carrying a .380 in his purse. No Infringement means no infringement, period.

  • krinkov545 August 19, 2024, 3:14 pm

    Leviticus 20:13 and Romans 1 Jesus said that the sodomites don’t even have the right to life.

    • Brian Miller August 31, 2024, 10:25 pm

      Well, good thing most folks are sane and don’t listen to made-up BS.

      • krinkov545 September 1, 2024, 7:23 am

        Brian Miller you will be wishing Jesus Christ and the Bible was a “fairy tale” when you step into eternity. A least you’ll be with your beloved sodomite dogs. Enjoy the brimstone and fire. It will never be quenched. God certainly won’t be mocked anyone, like the Delaware Potato or Trump, let alone you.

        • Brian Miller September 3, 2024, 6:31 pm

          Dude, I’m a Satanist. I don’t believe in your made-up BS any more than I believe Harris or Trump are pro-2A. If you’re “god” is real, then either it’s either not good (because of childhood cancer, wars, etc) or it’s not all-powerful (because etc etc). Either way, not worthy of worship, those myths can piss off. I’ll believe what I can see/hear/feel, which includes that the Founders believed the 2nd Amendment is a right that should not be infringed; that includes being a right for folks regardless of sexual orientation, whether they want to wear dresses or pants, etc. Seems like the 2nd Amendment was intended in part at least to defend against authoritarians like you.

          • krinkov545 September 6, 2024, 3:39 pm

            Made up??? You will be wishing your delusional fantasies were reality after you leave this world. For God is not mocked. Not by a potato brain 45 IQ moron like Biden or an evil satanic fool like you. Truth is that you are already condemned just like Harris Biden Trump. The wrath of God is on them and you. You would have mocked Noah too if you lived in the preflood time. How did that work out for the wicked? Only 8 made it to this new world.

        • Brian Miller September 7, 2024, 6:37 pm

          Dude, in reply to your last Flood post, pshah. A meaningless post. This is a 2nd Amendment forum; it has nothing to do with your myths or fracked-up views on religion…and if Noah was a real person, he was a drunken incestuous a-hole and your god was a sadistic prick. The 2nd Amendment has nothing to do with myths; it’s about the right to keep and bear arms to defend one’s self (and others) against tyrants…which includes religious tyrants such as yourself. I couldn’t honestly care less if someone’s trans, gay, whatever and wants to own a firearm. If they’re a law-abiding American, and hopefully at least reasonably safe with the firearm, that’s their right. Doesn’t mean I’ll subscribe to their views on pronouns, politics, whatnot, but the great thing about this country and the Constitution and Bill of Rights is that they weren’t meant just for the people I like, but for all Americans. If you can’t accept that, GTFO.

  • Dennis August 19, 2024, 7:44 am

    I think they should have to amend the back ground check information to correct the sexual status. If required to get a permit to carry, that also needs to be ameneded. These items may come into play involving the police at one point and time for checking on the individual.

  • Pop LeCorque August 13, 2024, 11:27 am

    I just skimmed through a lot of the comments on this subject and there are a lot of great points and a lot of hate expressed. I do not agree with the trans lifestyle and I particularly do not agree with the force in society these days to brainwash children into wanting gender reassignment surgery. There are a significant number of people now realizing that they had been duped into it as children and regretting it as adults. Is that a reason that later in life they should be disallowed from protecting themselves or loved ones? there are plenty of crazies out there that should be nowhere near a gun but categorizing people based on how they look and denying their rights is a slippery slope that I prefer not to go down. “Good for me but not for thee” does not fly. If the founding fathers had ever envisioned this would be a thing then they may have commented on it but this subject, along with a lot of others that we hold dear were beyond their imagination. We do not have the luxury to pick and choose what among those things fits and what doesn’t. I believe we should judge folks on their actions. All that said, trans people who wish to own guns need to be correctly identified and adhere to laws. Consider that Colt made people equal and that the weak should be the very ones who need the 2nd amendment. I like to dress up like a cowboy and shoot (cowboy action shooting) there are probably a ton of people that would call me weird for that ….

    • Louis August 17, 2024, 7:28 am

      My view exactly, even if I firmly believe the “transgender and LGBTQ thing” to be a “modern” sickness, more related to emotional disfunction (wrong emotional management) than anything else, people should be judged on their actions, not on what they look like.

  • KC August 12, 2024, 9:09 pm

    Hell yes! It should have its weapons collected. Clearly the person is screwed up.

  • OldGuy August 12, 2024, 1:57 pm

    As a male, whenever I apply for a license or a credential I always have to update my information to ensure that I have not changed my address and to ensure correspondence arrives to my address on record.
    When a female get married, if she decides take her husband’s surname, then she must apply for a name change to the court in her local jurisdiction.
    I am not familiar with any transgenders and I am fine with that as the ideology really doesn’t fit into my personal beliefs or my lifestyle. But, if a person changes their gender I would imagine that they would need to update their entire identity, beginning with their sex, their name, and possibly their address. If an individual purchased numerous firearms over the years, then should they have to re-register those firearms under the identity of a new owner especially since their sex has changed? To change a name from a maiden name to a married name is one thing but transgenders are changing their sex and their name. Who really is the current owner of the firearm?
    This would be a great question for the California Department of Justice Firearms Division since the State of California is a Sanctuary State for most every variation of human behavior including the entire myriad of LBGTQ+ individuals. It is no wonder why many refer to California as the land of fruits and nuts.

  • Rodney Steward August 12, 2024, 7:40 am

    The best thing to do with these sick trans people, is to just put them to sleep. It’s a proven fact that the trans BS is a mental disorder.

    • Dano August 12, 2024, 1:56 pm

      Bullshit with your so called facts. There are scientific reasons behind gender differences. Grow up

      • George August 13, 2024, 8:12 am

        Yes there are scientific reasons, calked the X & Y chromosomes.

    • Sharon August 14, 2024, 11:54 am

      Believing things without evidence is a sign of delusion. The absence of empathy is a sign of a sociopath. An utter disregard for human life is a sign of a psychopath. YOU sir, are a mental disorder trifecta, and should not be allowed to own firearms!

  • Robert M. Savedge August 10, 2024, 10:27 pm

    Otay, Buhwheat, the question (as of the last gun I bought) was not are you mentally ill, but have you been adjudged mentally incompetent. Since BATFE has at long last been forbidden to make “rules” on the latest whim of the director, they are under no restriction. Especially since ATF has recognized “Non Binary”.

    BUT, this is an opinion question. In my opinion, a genderqueer individual IS mentally frickin’ ill, and I know of several instances where a ladyboy has committed violent acts not normally associated with females.

    Should they have their guns confiscated? Under the law, no. Every single citizen not under indictment for or having committed a VIOLENT felony (definition of felony being another sticking point) is protected under the 2nd Amendment. I do not condone gun confiscation based on lifestyle; my own lifestyle might offend one group or another.

    But on a personal basis, I would feel a whole lot better if these sickos’ only weapon was their six inch heels.

  • Mike in a Truck August 10, 2024, 4:10 pm

    I don’t think anyone in Government at any level or any capacity should be allowed firearms. If they think they need a gun they should come before a Citizens committee and submit background checks and mental health assessment and a temporary permit MAY be issued. WE THE PEOPLE demand they answer to us and not the other way around.

    • D.J. August 12, 2024, 1:06 pm

      I agree with Mr. Mike . Politicians are the problem with
      our Country now , not the solution .
      Have them lead by example .

    • Brian Miller August 31, 2024, 10:29 pm

      Speaking as someone who does work for the taxpayer as a Federal employee and who believes in the Consitution, including the 2nd Amendment, that is unconstitutional. Just because we’re angry that a lot of politicians and Feds are perfectly willing to break their oaths and violate the Constitution does not justify doing the same thing to them. If it’s unconstitutional it is wrong, regardless.

  • Dilligaf August 10, 2024, 2:04 pm

    Yes, the mentally ill, such as the people pretending to be something they are not, should have their firearms taken away. In reality, they lied on their 4473 to get a firearm since they are mentally ill

  • vinnie August 10, 2024, 11:54 am

    If People think that they can go from a Biological Man into a Woman and Vice Versa, Doctors are anxious to dabble in this field of
    “Elective Surgery” because they have forgotten their Pledge “DO NO HARM” and adopted a new Pledge, “DO NO HARM,UNLESS YOU CAN
    MAKE LOTS OF MONEY” If Transgenderism is a “MENTAL ISSUE” and I’m not including the voyeurs that want a looksee in the girls locker rooms,
    but there are children who are being told that their problems, are caused because they were born into the WRONG BODY? Please No Guns! 4 Trans

  • Robert August 10, 2024, 10:29 am

    In its earlier incarnation, the NRA (like the late Justice Antonin Scalia), said the Second Amendment was not absolute, just like the First Amendment (the speech restriction on yelling fire in a crowded theater; recent religion-related decisions). For those who says it is absolute, but then say it’s okay to carve out exceptions for certain groups they don’t like, understand, etc., then it’s not absolute. But one can’t argue that a convicted domestic violence subject should have their guns, but a trans person shouldn’t. Whatever one thinks of trans people (and there are societies throughout human history that have them—some Native American and other cultures even still have a Two-Spirit concept), denying them rights solely based on that is wrong. If they’re convicted felons, domestic abusers, adjudicated mentally dangerous to themselves or others, then sure, control access to firearms. And, no, you can’t compare firearms to other potentially lethal products since firearms can theoretically take out lots more people than a knife or hammer or sword or whatever.

    • Tommy Barrios August 12, 2024, 11:01 am

      You have no clue about the first amendment!
      That “fire in the theater thing” was overturned, by SCOTUS, that is not true, that is a BS term that everybody keeps using to put restrictions on the First Amendment!
      You can yell “fire in a theater” all you want but you will be held responsible for the results if you do as you’re not being held responsible for yelling “fire in a theater” you’re being held responsible for the results of that action if it nNOT TRUE, there is a difference, maybe you need to learn it! 👏🏽 👍🏼☺️

  • Dennis Ray watkins August 10, 2024, 10:26 am

    I think anyone that wants to confiscate Firearms from anyone should go th the bloods or crypts or hells angels or the gangster disciples or basically any gangs clubhouse and demand they surrender their Firearms (you know like a test run)

  • Jack J August 10, 2024, 1:33 am

    Just because you are transgender or had reassignment surgery is not a reason to strip ANYBODY of their 2A rights. It is no different than the Dems saying every fat, unmarried, white Southern male should not be allowed to own a gun. Or saying no Black man should be allowed a gun because of gangs and Chicago.
    You don’t discriminate against a whole group because of a small group of irresponsible/crazy/criminals in that group.
    You ESPECIALLY don’t take away their rights that are affirmed by the BILL OF RIGHTS!.

  • Due Poiguy August 9, 2024, 9:12 pm

    Given the track record of active shooter incidents and the transgender perpetrators I fully support the limiting of their access to dangerous weapons. It is a mental health concern, these folks have some serious snakes in their heads! Sorry it comes to this but if one of my family members was like this it would be denied access and watched closely.

  • Mike Brasuel August 9, 2024, 6:54 pm

    No, they should not have their firearms confiscated. If you decided to go take theirs away, who’s next? Also, the 3-letter agencies need their respective patsies to do the bidding of the demo-comunistas. If the Transites want to point their guns at someone with ill intent, they must realize they could be on the receiving end of a gun barrel as well.

  • william f weatherholt August 9, 2024, 5:57 pm

    They tend to have a problem with reality. If you are a man who thinks He is a Woman then you are having problems with REALITY, witch makes me question your Mental Stability. It’s as plain as that!

  • LibsWorshipSatan August 9, 2024, 3:43 pm

    Considering thr fact that these people are demonstrably mentally ill and suffering from delusional thinking, and several of their number have turned to violence against people – even innocent children! – who they feel aren’ being “affirming” enough of those delusions, yes, I think they should be disarmed, AND institutionalized!

    • Jack J August 10, 2024, 1:37 am

      How many white, straight people, mostly male, have done the same? Do you want the ATF taking your guns because YOU might be crazy like that guy that shot at Trump, or the one that shot up the Buffalo supermarket, or the Batman movie? All because you’re a white guy?

      • Brian Miller August 31, 2024, 10:32 pm

        Exactly. Unfortunately, we’ve far too many nutcases in the 2A community who fail to recognize their own authoritarian hypocrisies when complaining about the Antis and their actions/policies. Just because someone may not like what another person believes/thinks/acts, that does not by itself mean that second person’s civil rights should be abrogated.

  • JSF August 9, 2024, 3:10 pm

    another weird way to just stir up hate

    • Jeff August 22, 2024, 8:13 am

      An answer with the fewest word that has the best answer, thank you! This is just another attempt to get one side to hate the other.

  • Ron August 9, 2024, 1:16 pm

    They should be allowed to own guns except not those firearms with “Binary” triggers.

  • dacian August 9, 2024, 1:10 pm

    The survey showed that about 50% of the NRA members either “agreed with confiscation” or slyly avoided answering the question which proved that they were ignorant, bigoted, hypocrites when it comes to 2nd Amendment rights. I would not doubt if the word transgender would have been replaced with the word Blacks, or Asians, or Muslims that the results would have been even higher in favor of confiscation.

    • Hondo August 12, 2024, 9:12 am

      It must hurt to be this dumb. And record, yes.

  • Mike Coss August 9, 2024, 1:06 pm

    Is this a serious question? Since when have transgender/non binary US citizens become non citizens, not worth of their 2nd Amendment Rights? What other RIGHTS guaranteed under the US CONSTITUTION do we want to strip them of? Let’s get off this Holier than Thou crusade and turn our attention to homelessness, a strong economy, environmental impact, and a dozen other things that make life better for all concerned. At age 68 I have a broader view than I had at 28. I won’t be around long enough to see the long term effect of global warming, but I care enough about it to keep my attention on the larger picture.

    • Jeff August 22, 2024, 8:15 am

      Well said.

  • GD August 9, 2024, 12:48 pm

    Since when did the NRA start allowing any discrimination of any type on citizens second amendment rights. Sounds like Democraps divide and conquer. Bring it to floor was a disgrace and to a vote unf—ing believable. Whom ever is responsible (very poor choice of words) should be removed as NRA members.

  • Anon August 9, 2024, 12:48 pm

    Im a libtard and frankly that 18% is the reason I have been buying guns. You old heads, i dont have any bones to pick with you despite everything.

    But, Hitler didnt take the guns away from everyone, he also didnt give them to everyone. He took them from jews and gave them to his brownshirts. I fail to see this as that different.

  • paul I'll call you what I want/1st Amendment August 9, 2024, 12:48 pm

    this is going to piss folks off but….no i think they are to mentally unstable to be trusted with firearms! the gay gene is bullshit, weak minded people are convinced they are another person inside, and all the other bullshit is just “i want to be special so i will invent a sexual orientation” just to get attention.

    • Dano August 12, 2024, 1:59 pm

      Bullshit with your so called facts. There are scientific reasons behind gender differences. Grow up

      • Hondo August 13, 2024, 9:31 am

        Are you a ladyboy? Is that why you protest this much?

        • Dano August 16, 2024, 11:30 am

          Ignorant statement juts like your unscientific argument. Tell me you don’t understand the diversity of human genome expression without saying you don’t understand human genome expression. You also don’t understand human development. Anyone who believes transgenders are all mentally ill is a fool with no common sense or ability to think for themselves.

  • Ralph Cramden August 9, 2024, 12:25 pm

    Yes!! All TRANNIES must be DISARMED AT ONCE!!!😈εつ▄█▀█🥵

    • Jack J August 10, 2024, 1:41 am

      I think you should be disarmed because you spew HATE SPEECH. Let’s take your second AND first amendment rights away.
      Are you feeling triggered? Are you feeling picked on? Are you feeling like you don’t deserve it? GOOD! Hope that feeling sticks with you. Hypocrite.

  • Jim C August 9, 2024, 12:19 pm

    WTH would anyone with a brain think their guns should be confiscated? If that is allowed, who is next? Gays? Ex-military? Construction workers? All people without a college degree?

    Don’t start that damn snowball downhill. We need MORE gun ownership, not less.

    • Jeff August 22, 2024, 8:17 am

      Agreed.

  • robert stratton August 9, 2024, 12:15 pm

    The FBI still has not released the Nashville Tranny shooter’s manifesto after almost a year and a half. Why not? After they finally release it (don’t hold your breath waiting), then we should debate whether transgenders should have guns.

    • Jim C. August 9, 2024, 12:26 pm

      Why the hell would it make a difference if one person has a private manifesto to kill people, or even if it is 100 people on the manifesto? We cannot make felons out of people with nothing worse than a questionable gender! For the record, I think it is ridiculous to have anything other than male/female genders, but even if allowed, it does not mean they shouldn’t own guns.

      For what reason can there even be a debate? If you know the law of “unintended consequences”, you will change your views of your post. If you don’t understand, come on back, and I will explain it to you.

    • Jack J August 10, 2024, 1:46 am

      No, not even then. That was ONE PERSON. Not a group of Transgendered people running wild in the street.
      Did you want to keep all white kids in Colorado High Schools from being allowed to have guns when they graduated because of Columbine? What about kids in Connecticut when they’re old enough, or High Schoolers in Florida?
      No, you didn’t It’s no different. Stop being a Hypocritical Bigot.

  • Truth Seeker August 9, 2024, 11:53 am

    Discrimination against others is based on low information leading to fear then hatred. This is a form of dysfunctional thinking and the individual clearly doesn’t have the mental capacity to comprehend their thoughts, emotion’s, on an intellectual basis. Lacking the ability to observe your own thoughts and examine them should probably restrict your rights to gun ownership. As gun ownership is mostly mental capacity it clearly shows a good percentage of gun owners are stupider than the general population knows. However most of the general population lacks the abilities mentioned above so it all equals out. Thus is why most in the population are sheep and believe in a god type concept that’s only in the mind of the individual but it’s a comfortable thought that some parent type character will slap a pacifier in your mouth when things get tough like your parents did when you were a baby

  • Jim August 9, 2024, 11:50 am

    Why should they have their guns confiscated? Regardless of which side you are on, the question still stands. On what basis should they not have guns?

    If they lose their guns, who is next? Gays? How about homophobes, who are likely the people who would say “yes” to confiscation for TG’s

    I do not support gender reassignment for any person under 18. No pills, no shots, nothing. But, when they are 18, if that is the way they want to spend their life, let them. The reason I say this is that if they are not allowed reassignment, their problems will only be amplified, and possibly spill over into the general population.

    All in all, this was a really strange question to ask.

  • Patrick August 9, 2024, 11:43 am

    This is ridiculous. You are either a man or a woman. That’s it.

  • Adam August 9, 2024, 11:18 am

    I’m truly disturbed how many so called “freedom lovers” only love freedom as it relates to themselves. I guarantee liberals are itching to call Christians and others with conservative views as ‘mentally ill’ and take away their rights. Who is the arbiter of who should have rights??? The founders held that our rights were given by our Creator and I unapologetically agree! It is the role of government to protect that which God has given freely to all people, hence the founders gave us the Bill of Rights and the 2A. I never thought this would need to be explained on a forum like this and I am quite saddened by it. So I ask, do you not agree that the Bill of Rights, including the 2A, are indeed intrinsically endowed by our Creator, or do you just think that you are specially qualified to nullify and take away what God has so freely given to all people He created?

  • Dano August 9, 2024, 11:14 am

    Ignorant and ridiculous to even ask the question

  • Doug August 9, 2024, 11:13 am

    They already suffer from mental issues so, yes take away their guns.

  • Bob W August 9, 2024, 10:48 am

    I can’t believe this insane question even came up. What the hell are these assholes afraid of where they want to take guns away from law abiding citizens. So much for
    2 A

  • J August 9, 2024, 10:47 am

    “Shall not be infringed” unless the Hitler youth thinks you’re one of the subhumans that don’t deserve rights. Cool.

    Maybe we should be giving trans folks *more* guns to resist the people who’d like to line them up on a mass grave.

    • dacian August 9, 2024, 1:16 pm

      Hear, hear Mr. J, I agree with you. If ever there were hypocrites when it comes to gun rights it was the ignorant bigots of the NRA. I am willing to bet if they had replaced the word Transgender with Democrats, or Catholics, or Muslims, or Agnostics, or Atheists, or Blacks or Asians or all of the above the NRA members would have also recommended confiscation. Their ignorance, and bigotry are lock step with the book Mein Kampf.

  • Armen McNerlin August 9, 2024, 10:44 am

    I to am over 60 and believe if a person, transgender or not, can legally own a firearm they are protected by the 2nd amendment. Discrimination by sexual orientation should not be a reason for confiscation. Thanks for allowing me to speak my personal opinion.

  • Thom Emery August 9, 2024, 10:07 am

    I think that’s like asking should people with blue eyes have their right to bear arms taken away, or all people with blonde hair, that’s just absurd. I think probably the people who think that they should have their rights taken away just because they’re transgender should be the ones who lose their firearm rights cuz they’re idiots and they were probably be the ones who were behind the trigger the next time.

  • Adam August 9, 2024, 10:03 am

    Really, 22% for confiscation and another 28% on the fence? I’m ashamed of my fellow NRA members! What part of ‘Shall not be infringed ‘ do they not understand? If you can make exceptions like this for them, what’s to stop someone else from making YOU the exception? Everybody has the God given right to defend themselves and whether you agree with how someone lives or not, they deserve that same right! What other rights would they deprive their fellow citizens?…free speech, voting, due process???

  • George T August 9, 2024, 9:40 am

    Kind of scary how high a percentage of people that would advocate stripping constitutional rights from people who think differently but nevertheless have posed no danger to other people.

  • Cle Viorna August 9, 2024, 9:36 am

    I personally am quite skeptical of the transgender movement, but regardless of what their sex, gender, or spur of the moment fantasy whim might be, if they were born American citizens with 2A RIGHTS, and have committed no crime which would revoke those rights, then if they are human, a US citizen, not a felon, and otherwise behaving as an intelligent citizen, then they have 2A rights the same as left-handed people, or Catholics, or American-born Muslims, or D.B. Cooper (he was neither captured nor convicted). Revoking gun rights to transgenders is part of the same mentality that Bernie Sanders uses to restrict them; namely, just disarm anyone you don’t like. I am disappointed that younger generations have such a high intolerance for someone, based on sexual preference, and I think the lack of combat experience makes the younger generation less tolerant. In a combat situation, you don’t care if the guy who has your back is gay, you care if he can shoot or not. I do support the ban of male athletes, who have chosen to become dickless, from competition in women’s sports. My outlook may be skewed in that I knew real men, uncles from WWII (the greatest generation), and my own Vietnam experience, and am blessed to have been born and raised in a state where knowing how to hunt and shoot was just presumed “normal”, and I am ashamed of any NRA members adopting any position against 2A rights based on their own intolerances. We should be intelligent enough to stay out of this fray. Learn to pick your fights. ole Joe

  • LMB August 9, 2024, 9:34 am

    Well yeah!!! These people are Mentally Ill !!!! When they fill out the 4473 they need to check the Mentally Ill section as a yes!! Since they don’t then they should be arrested for falsifying the form!!!

    • George T August 9, 2024, 9:44 am

      What you be opposed to democrats declaring all republicans as being mentally ill and stripping them of their constitutional rights? Who gets to declare others as being mentally ill? The government? Doctors that disagree with each other? You? Or maybe there should be clear indications that someone has or will pose a danger.

      • Jack J August 10, 2024, 1:50 am

        The Dems in the press and a lot in the congress already feel this way and have said so publicly.

  • Gregory Lula August 9, 2024, 9:27 am

    No one should have any rights taken away unless there is clear and legal evidence that they are a danger. This is a slippery slope.

  • CivilRightsGuy August 9, 2024, 9:24 am

    No surprise NRA members are split between those who side with upholding constitutional rights for all on one side, and hypocrites on the other side projecting their fear-based sexist ideology wanting to control and take away the rights of others. Those who would give up essential Liberty for Safety deserve neither. You either support constitutional gun rights or you don’t.

  • Mikial August 9, 2024, 9:17 am

    This is a loaded subject, but here goes. Many people believe that at least some trans people have mental and emotional health issues, and events and their attitudes would seem to bear out that some do. Many people believe that some vets suffering from PTSD have emotional and mental health issues, and events such as the murders of Chris Kyle and Chad Littlefield would seem to bear out that some do. But not every vet is a risk, nor is every trans person. If we ever get to the point where people are having their 2A rights taken from them simply because they belong to a group with a specific label, we’re on a slippery slope. Who makes that decision? What happens to due process? What prevents whatever group in power at the moment from targeting a group they don’t like? If a person is a violent felon or domestic abuser, that is one thing. They have specifically and individually done something to demonstrate they are a danger to society. My son’s girlfriend was murdered by her ex-husband, so I understand this. But just because someone is a vet, or is trans, or is black, or is a conservative is not a justification to strip them of their rights. The Constitution and Second Amendment cover everyone equally.

  • Rick August 9, 2024, 9:17 am

    Considering so called trans people are mentally and or spiritually ill I would say yes. You don’t let psychopaths have weapons.

    • Jack J August 10, 2024, 1:52 am

      Shouldn’t let bigots have them either, but here you are.

  • Howard2374 August 9, 2024, 9:08 am

    Regarding the article, “Should Transgenders Have Their Firearms Confiscated?” My response is ‘Heck No’. No one should have their firearms confiscated based on gender or sexual preference. What a stupid article. However, individuals (Male, Female, or Transgender) that have shown signs of being a danger to the community should be considered for firearms confiscation.

  • Jim Foster August 9, 2024, 9:05 am

    Considering it’s an illness, no, they shouldn’t.

  • drew August 9, 2024, 8:59 am

    if a citizen of the US has no indictments or charges for endangering others or even threatening, then just as i am entitled to the 2nd amendment right to keep and bear arms, then so or they. it is the law for all. but the rules must be applied to each person’s circumstances.. just because i dont like someone’s life choices or political stance doesnt give me the right to deny them their rights AND vice versa!

  • Harvey V LaFever August 9, 2024, 8:56 am

    As much as I’d like to say they should, this would open the door for ‘selective’ disarmament. So no… But if they are going to do these unconstitutional so-called RED FLAG laws, they should put transgenders and homosexuals at the top of the list. Those people already demonstrate a mental problem.

  • Mark August 9, 2024, 8:51 am

    This is an interesting question. Personally, as a conservative, Christian, constitutional carry American, personal rights are not negated because of one’s sexual choices. All the 1st Amendment, 2nd Amendment and on still are sacrosanct. Now, along this same line, those rights come at a high price of responsibility. True Freedom is based on personal responsibility. Each person is responsible AND accountable for their actions – their freedoms. As such, I would not have any issue with there being a psychological requirement. I see this as something that one would go to one’s family doctor or psych to have a “narrow” questionnaire completed. I can even see a very specific background check of friends, relatives and acquaintances looking specifically for specific mental red flags.

  • Donald Mei August 9, 2024, 8:42 am

    Are you freaking kidding me!!!!

    Anyone who thinks they should be disarmed is as much of a gun grabber as the worst liberal. People have a God given, Constitutionally recognized right to keep and bear arms EXCEPT for under very specific circumstances.

    If a trans person is depressed to the point where they represent a danger to themselves or others, then Government must go through the same process they would use to disarm a straight person. You judge the person’s rationality the same way you would judge s straight person’s rationality.

    Seriously, the fact that this is even a question is very very disturbing to ME. It’s embarrassing that anyone in the gun community would even ask such a question. Just terrible.

  • Tina August 9, 2024, 8:38 am

    2A for everyone means 2A for everyone

  • JFLSR August 9, 2024, 8:36 am

    Anyone who votes, or believes, that Transgender status means that that individual is not entitled to own, or possess, a firearm, even though they have not committed a crime with a weapon, has no right to own, or possess a weapon themselves, because they are bigoted!
    If you believe that any person of any classification, or gender that you disagree with has no right to have a firearm, even though they have committed no crime, then you should not be a part of the NRA, because you are no different than a Democrat or anti-gun crowd participant!
    Maybe we should take away your guns.

  • Mike August 9, 2024, 8:30 am

    Headline should read, “Americans poll on whether or not other Americans should retain their constitutional rights.” Everyone is entitled to their rights whether or not you like them. That would be called discrimination if you violated their rights.

  • robert stratton August 9, 2024, 8:27 am

    The FBI still hasn’t released the Nashville Tranny shooter’s manifesto that they have had for almost a year and a half now. Why not? If they ever release it (don’t hold your breath), then the question of whether Transgenders should have their firearms confiscated should be seriously debated.

  • Pat Hardin August 9, 2024, 8:27 am

    I’m an expert in the field of transgenders and why they shouldn’t own guns. Please contact me for a follow up.

  • Mark August 9, 2024, 8:24 am

    If you claim to be an advocate for gun rights and say they should be disarmed, you are a hypocrite. Regardless of what lifestyles you support or don’t, the only reason anyone should be disarmed is if a legitimate threat of violence exists by a specific individual, same as anyone else. “Rights for me, but not for thee” is something a Democrat would say.

  • Carl Nye August 9, 2024, 8:23 am

    Once you start confiscation you open the door for all hun confiscation.
    Just like anyone else they keep their weapons unless they break the law.

  • Sparky August 9, 2024, 8:21 am

    Form 4473 has a question regarding mental health history. Since LGBT are abnormal, their mental health is questionable. If they don’t check that mental health box, they are falsifying the form.

  • Glen Edward Cress August 9, 2024, 8:19 am

    Let’s tread VERY lightly on who’s gun rights you say should be taken!

    You start with the trans folks and it could end with all of losing our gun rights.

    Especially if orange jesus is ever given the reins of power again.

    And don’t trans have fought in every war of this country has ever fought starting with the Revolutionary War.

  • Kenneth Jamin August 9, 2024, 8:12 am

    What does gender have to do with 2A? That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard. As an NRA-certified firearms instructor for over 40 years, I was a staunch NRA supporter and member but I am ashamed of what they have become.

  • P Hatric August 9, 2024, 8:10 am

    Of course we shouldn’t take guns away based on any characteristics like sexual orientation or race or gender. That’s fucking insanity.

    Are these trans people violent? do they have a violent criminal history? If not, nothing else about them really matters imo.

  • tom August 9, 2024, 8:09 am

    Considering that many of the so called “mass shooters” were transgender, this is a possibility. When ATF put “non=binary” on the 4473, most gun dealers saw that as offering the sale of guns to people with mental issues. These people take gender altering hormones that affect their judgement which can be dangerous.
    Have you ever delt with someone that is deep on menopause and isn’t getting treatment. Major mood swings and usually anger which doesn’t play nice with life firearms. People that literally think they are another sex should be rated as a drug user and should be further evaluated before selling them a firearm.

  • David Berry August 9, 2024, 7:59 am

    Gender identification dysphoria disorder is a mental health disease as listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual IV. Therefore it is my belief that transgender folk should be denied access to firearms.

  • C. Joseph August 9, 2024, 7:58 am

    Curious that there is scientific evidence to show that transgenders suffer high incidences of depression, self-injury, suicidal ideation, suicide plans, suicide attempts, 60% greater incidence of mental incidence that straight men or women, yet the Obama and Biden administration targeted Veterans and social security disability recipients who were unable to manage their finances as persons not deserving of 2nd Amendment Rights. Sources: MentalHealthFirstAid.org, kff.org.

  • Judi Phelps August 9, 2024, 7:58 am

    So basically folks are saying that mentally ill folks should be able to have guns. I tend to disagree.

  • Peter Young August 9, 2024, 7:49 am

    These people have severe mental disorders and have no business being anywhere near firearms much less being able to access them. When an individual is born you are male or female. No amount of drugs will EVER change that!

  • JP Saleeby MD August 9, 2024, 7:49 am

    No law-abiding citizen should have their firearms confiscated. That is unconstitutional and sets a very bad and dangerous precedent.

  • Joe shmoe August 9, 2024, 7:47 am

    Yes transgender people are erratic and can’t be trusted with a weapon
    Proven time and time again

  • Elijah Mitchell August 9, 2024, 7:43 am

    2A is for everyone who has not committed a violent crime, regardless of race, gender, orientation, political affiliation, nationality, etc. anything less and it is no longer a Right but a Privilege to select classes. That is the entire reason it is there.

  • Richard Kosack August 9, 2024, 7:40 am

    What does gender have to do with propensity towards criminal activity?

  • Tarheel August 9, 2024, 7:35 am

    These people are not happy. In their minds, Changing their gender will solve this problem.when the gender change does not solve the problem it only exacerbates the anger. Anger leads to violence. Time and again many of these individuals will strike out in anger when mis-gendered. This is a mental illness, called sexual dystopia. Mentally ill people should not own guns.

  • Sniffey joe August 9, 2024, 7:29 am

    Having a mental case when one is not comfortable in there true birth sex is a MENTAL INSTABILITY .
    HELL YES NO GUNS FOR MENTAL QEERS.

  • Lee Vail AKA Kalev Efrayim August 9, 2024, 7:28 am

    If “It” doesn’t know what “It” is “It” definitely has a serious mental issue and should NEVER be allowed to own a weapon of any type.

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