Left-leaning former CNN anchor Don Lemon just made a pitch few expected to hear from him: if you’re a Black or brown American who can legally do so, go buy a gun, and learn to use it safely.
That’s the headline out of a fiery appearance on the YouTube show “Left Hook,” where Lemon framed the moment as one the Founders anticipated.
“I think that these are the times that the Second Amendment was written for,” he said, arguing that “when you have a…tyrannical government…that’s the whole idea” behind the amendment.
He urged lawful adults to “go out and do it legally and purchase some things,” adding they should store firearms safely and teach their kids safe habits.
So…what do you think? Is this a sincere rethinking about the right to keep and bear arms or just a political jab wrapped in gun talk?
Lemon’s Case, In His Words
Across the interview, Lemon ties his call to arm to claims of government overreach and heavy-handed enforcement.
He describes interviews in Chicago with people he says were wrongfully targeted, and warns that citizens could face knocks at the door “even if you’re an American citizen.”
He repeatedly stresses legality and safety: “Go get your gun. Do it legally. You have a right to carry it… keep it in a safe place and teach your kids…”
He also makes it explicit who he’s addressing: “Black people, brown people… whether you’re an Indian-American or a Mexican-American… go out… and get a gun legally, get a license to carry legally.”
A Shock to the Narrative
Coming from a media figure long painted as anti-gun by many on the right, that’s a plot twist. It echoes a deeper American tradition: when communities feel targeted or abandoned, they often turn to self-reliance, including lawful armed self-defense.
You don’t have to agree with Lemon’s broader politics to recognize that more Americans across the spectrum are saying, “If it’s my safety, it’s my responsibility.”
The Part Gun Owners Will Cheer (and Question)
Plenty here will resonate with 2A folks:
- He says buy legally, carry legally, and be safe.
- He frames the Second Amendment as a check on government excess.
- He tells new gun owners to learn and store responsibly.
But there’s a fair question for readers: is this a durable shift or a momentary stance because the “wrong” side is in charge?
Would Lemon back the same rights when the politics flip, or when gun control bills return dressed up as “common sense”?
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He alludes to history, like the 1960s push for restrictive state laws when Black citizens openly carried. Yet doesn’t say whether he’d oppose similar restrictions today.
Where Principle Meets Practice
If more left-of-center voices start telling their audiences to exercise the same constitutional rights the gun community has championed for decades, here’s what that could mean:
- More first-time owners from diverse backgrounds who need real training and gear.
- A bigger tent for gun rights, if principle outweighs party when legislation hits the floor.
- Culture clash if endorsements of carry come bundled with support for new bans or “may-issue” style hurdles that price people out.
The litmus test isn’t the rhetoric; it’s whether you support everyone’s right to self-defense, even when it’s politically inconvenient.
Your Turn: Buy It or Call It Hogwash?
So we’ll put it to you:
- Do you take Lemon at face value when he says, “Go get your gun… It is your Second Amendment right”?
- Is this the start of a genuine left-of-center embrace of lawful gun ownership or just a temporary cudgel in a partisan fight?
- If he’s serious, should the gun community meet new owners where they are with training and welcome?
Sound off below.
And if you’re one of those prospective first-time buyers Lemon’s talking to, start with the basics: know your state and local laws, get quality training, store responsibly, and choose proven defensive ammo and gear.
Rights come with responsibilities. That part shouldn’t be controversial to anyone.
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