Amendment Quote by Gary Johnson
“I'm one of those who believe the bumper sticker: If you outlaw guns, only outlaws will have guns. The first people who are going to be in line to turn in their guns are law-abiding citizens. Criminals are going to be left with guns.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: 2012 Presidential Campaign, Gary Johnson, 2012
Advocates that disarmament would leave weapons only with criminals, while law‑abiding citizens would be unarmed.
In simple terms: Disarming citizens leaves guns with criminals.
Key Takeaway
Consider the impact of gun bans on public safety.
Themes
self rights
public safety
policy
individual liberty
crime prevention
Mood
defensive
controversial
Type
political
argumentative
When to use this quote
- legislative debates
- community safety planning
- personal self‑defense decisions
Key Concepts
Second‑amendment
collective security
civil liberties
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes this claim?
- How would you protect law‑abiding citizens without guns?
A Different Perspective
May overlook practical enforcement challenges and cultural factors.
