Pirro Walks Back Threat to Jail Gun Owners in DC After Backlash
TL;DR
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro walked back an earlier threat to jail anyone bringing a gun into Washington, D.C., after fierce backlash from GOP lawmakers and gun-rights groups. She later said DC law requires handgun licensing and that enforcement will target unlawful carry, not licensed gun owners, a stance echoed by criticism from the NRA and several Republicans. The episode highlights ongoing tensions over gun rights and rhetoric surrounding firearms in the capital.
- Pirro appears to walk back threats to arrest gun owners in DC Politico
- Pirro Threatens Jail Time for Lawful Gun Owners Who Travel to D.C. With Firearms The New York Times
- Pirro under fire Politico
- Trump ally Jeanine Pirro: Anyone bringing a gun into D.C. can "count on going to jail" Axios
- Jeanine Pirro says anyone who brings a gun to D.C. is 'going to jail,' prompting conservative backlash NBC News
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