Washington Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal earned swift criticism for making the absurd claim that buying a so-called assault weapon is somehow harder than acquiring tickets for a concert. The lawmaker took to social media platform X on Monday and made the boldly incorrect assertion that “it shouldn’t be easier to buy an assault weapon than concert tickets.
” It shouldn’t be easier to buy an assault weapon than concert tickets. — Pramila Jayapal (@PramilaJayapal) That claim was quickly picked apart by other social media users. “Which concert requires background checks to get a ticket?” one commenter .
“Also, where in the Constitution did our founders include the right to concerts?” Which concert requires background checks to get a ticket? Also, where in the Constitution did our founders include the right to concerts? — Derrick Evans (@DerrickEvans4WV) “Never in history has tyranny been defeated by citizens armed with tickets to Blink 182,” another . Never in history has tyranny been defeated by citizens armed with tickets to Blink 182. — Amiri King (@AmiriKing) “I realize you’re trying to be edgy and also appeal to your base, but did you even think this out before tweeting?” a third .
“Is there a waiting period for concert tickets? How about a NICS check? What about a permit (required in some states) just to purchase?” he continued. “We’re not sending our best and brightest to congress & it shows.” I realize you’re trying to be edgy .
