Kamala Harris Jokes About Using Gun on Home Intruders, Affirms Support for Assault Weapons Ban

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris recently made headlines with a bold statement about home defense during a livestreamed event in Michigan with Oprah Winfrey. In a lighthearted moment, Harris remarked, “If somebody breaks into my house, they’re getting shot,” causing laughter among the audience. She quickly acknowledged, “I probably shouldn’t have said that, but my staff will deal with that later.”

Despite the humor, Harris took the opportunity to reiterate her support for stricter gun control measures, including an assault weapons ban. She emphasized that such firearms were “literally designed to be a tool of war” and have “no place on the streets of a civil society.”

Harris’s views on guns have drawn increasing attention, particularly during the 2024 presidential race. In a recent debate with Donald Trump, Harris highlighted her personal firearm ownership and clarified that she had no intention of confiscating guns, countering Trump’s claims. She, along with her running mate Tim Walz, both own firearms, a fact that has surprised some voters.

At a North Carolina rally, Harris reaffirmed her commitment to gun safety, advocating for universal background checks and red-flag laws as critical steps to combat gun violence in the U.S.