U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro Threatens to Arrest Law-Abiding Gun Owners, Amid Fading Violent Crime Rates in D.C.
As violent crime rates in Washington D.C. plummet, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is now issuing a chilling threat: bring a gun into the nation's capital and face arrest - regardless of whether you're a licensed shooter or just a law-abiding citizen.
Pirro made this statement on Fox News Monday, sparking outrage among gun rights activists and lawmakers who question her motives. The attorney general's stance highlights a deepening divide between those pushing for stricter gun control measures in the nation's capital and others who believe that law-abiding citizens have a right to bear arms.
D.C.'s laws require firearm owners to register their weapons with local police, but the district has also banned certain semi-automatic rifles from civilian ownership. In response, President Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard troops last year as part of an effort to combat crime in the nation's capital.
The threat by Pirro appears to be at odds with her previous stance on gun laws, which had directed federal prosecutors not to seek felony charges for people carrying registered rifles or shotguns in D.C., except in cases involving violent crimes.
Critics have pointed out that the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti - both of whom were carrying firearms - has fueled tensions and raised questions about whether they should be allowed to carry guns at all.
Gun rights supporters, however, have been quick to defend Pirro's stance, with some lawmakers and activists taking to social media to express their outrage over what they see as overreach by the U.S. Attorney.
The dispute highlights a contentious debate within the Republican Party on gun control and suggests that broader messaging on this issue will continue to evolve in coming days.
As violent crime rates in Washington D.C. plummet, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro is now issuing a chilling threat: bring a gun into the nation's capital and face arrest - regardless of whether you're a licensed shooter or just a law-abiding citizen.
Pirro made this statement on Fox News Monday, sparking outrage among gun rights activists and lawmakers who question her motives. The attorney general's stance highlights a deepening divide between those pushing for stricter gun control measures in the nation's capital and others who believe that law-abiding citizens have a right to bear arms.
D.C.'s laws require firearm owners to register their weapons with local police, but the district has also banned certain semi-automatic rifles from civilian ownership. In response, President Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard troops last year as part of an effort to combat crime in the nation's capital.
The threat by Pirro appears to be at odds with her previous stance on gun laws, which had directed federal prosecutors not to seek felony charges for people carrying registered rifles or shotguns in D.C., except in cases involving violent crimes.
Critics have pointed out that the recent fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti - both of whom were carrying firearms - has fueled tensions and raised questions about whether they should be allowed to carry guns at all.
Gun rights supporters, however, have been quick to defend Pirro's stance, with some lawmakers and activists taking to social media to express their outrage over what they see as overreach by the U.S. Attorney.
The dispute highlights a contentious debate within the Republican Party on gun control and suggests that broader messaging on this issue will continue to evolve in coming days.
This is wild, right? I mean, who threatens law-abiding citizens like that? Pirro's gotta be kidding. And what's with the timing - violent crime rates are actually going down in D.C.! It doesn't make sense to crack down on gun owners when crime is on the decline.
. I mean, Jeanine Pirro is literally threatening to arrest people for exercising their 2nd Amendment rights? That's just crazy talk 
. I get that crime rates are down and all, but shouldn't we be focusing on prevention and education instead of making it harder for law-abiding citizens to own guns?
. We can't just go around arresting people for carrying guns or making them register their firearms. That's just not gonna solve anything. We need to have a more nuanced conversation about gun control and work together to find solutions that actually help us.
, but I'm hoping we can get some sense out of it soon.
. And can we talk about how D.C.'s laws are already super restrictive when it comes to firearms? I remember when I was younger, my dad had to register his gun every time he brought it out of his house... it was like they were trying to control everything. Now, it feels like they're just trying to control people's minds too 
. The whole thing is giving me the heebie-jeebies, you know? 
And isn't it kinda weird that she's doing this right when violent crime rates in DC are actually going down? 
I mean, don't get me wrong, gun control is an important issue, but come on! Can't we find a way to have a civil conversation about it without threatening people's rights? 
, but we always teach them to handle guns safely & responsibly 
. They should be able to visit DC without fear of getting arrested just because they brought their gun with them 
. What's next? Arresting people who bring snacks into the city? 
I'm so frustrated that she's politicizing this issue and putting innocent lives at risk 
. We need common-sense solutions, not threats and intimidation 
. I don't get why she's being so extreme about it. Don't they know that responsible gun ownership is a human right? And btw, have you seen the stats on violent crime rates in D.C.? They're actually going down! 
It seems to me like Pirro's just trying to stir up drama and push her own agenda. 
We need to put our differences aside and find common ground. This kind of rhetoric is exactly what's fueling the divide... it's like, let's take a deep breath and try to be civil, you know? 
? It's like they're trying to take away our 2nd amendment rights or something... But at the same time, I get why there needs to be some regulations in place. We don't wanna have people running around with guns left and right. Maybe we should just stick to common sense laws instead of all this drama 
... but seriously, threatening to arrest law-abiding gun owners in D.C.? That's like me showing up at your house and saying "pay me money or I'll take your Xbox" 
. One thing's for sure, though: if you're planning on visiting D.C. with your firearm (fully registered, of course!), you'll want to Google "how to get arrested without actually committing a crime" because that's basically what Pirro said you'd do 
. On the bright side, I'm pretty sure there aren't any "gun-free zones" in the sense that I don't think anyone would be foolish enough to try and sneak an AK-47 into city hall 
. Either way, this whole thing needs to be put to rest ASAP so we can focus on real issues that matter to the people, not just some gun control drama 
guns dont create violence, it's the ppl who commit crimes that need to be held accountable, not law-abiding citizens who r doing no harm. and btw, didnt we already know that dc was gonna make some changes with its gun laws? like, whats the big deal now? 
. We need to focus on finding solutions that actually work, not just scaring law-abiding citizens into hiding their guns