# A Look Back Illustrates the Anti-Gunners’ Delusion
In the endless tug-of-war over Second Amendment rights, anti-gunners have long peddled a narrative that’s as fragile as it is fervent: that more guns mean more mass shootings, and that common-sense restrictions will magically usher in an era of safety. A recent retrospective piece dives deep into this delusion, unpacking how gun control advocates have twisted data and history to fit their agenda. Take the post-Parkland era, for instance—media hysterics predicted a bloodbath from assault weapons, yet FBI stats show mass shootings (defined as four or more fatalities, excluding the shooter) held steady or dipped in states with robust self-defense laws. The source text masterfully contrasts this with cherry-picked tragedies, revealing how anti-gunners ignore the 500,000+ defensive gun uses annually (per CDC estimates) while fixating on the rarest of outliers. It’s not just sloppy analysis; it’s a deliberate strategy to erode rights by equating legal firearms ownership with inevitable violence.
This isn’t mere historical trivia—it’s a roadmap for the 2A community’s next moves. Anti-gunners’ predictions have flopped spectacularly: after Australia’s 1996 confiscation, their murder rates didn’t plummet as promised (homicides actually spiked initially before stabilizing), and U.S. states like California, with draconian mag bans and AWBs, boast some of the highest per capita gun violence rates among populous states (FBI UCR data, 2022). The implications? Every time their doomsday forecasts fizzle—like the non-apocalypse post-Heller or post-Bruen—their credibility crumbles, opening doors for pro-2A wins. We’re seeing it now with rising concealed carry reciprocity and constitutional carry in 29 states. For gun owners, the takeaway is clear: arm yourselves with facts, not fear. Share these takedowns widely, support orgs like GOA and FPC pushing back in courts, and vote like your rights depend on it—because they do. The delusion is cracking; let’s shatter it.
*Curated from: Exploring the misconceptions of anti-gunners on gun rights and mass shootings.*
