Clay Travis of OutKick addressed sports media figures on gun control in the US on Wednesday. The topic arose after a mass shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl parade, which left many injured and a local DJ dead.
Rich Eisen and others in sports media called for stricter gun laws. Eisen highlighted the tragedy of nine children shot at the parade, questioning when the country will address its gun problem.
Travis challenged Eisen, asking if the solution was to abolish the Second Amendment. He argued for the enforcement of existing laws and longer sentences for violent criminals, noting the likely criminal histories of the shooters.
Mina Kimes and Robert Griffin III also spoke on the need for gun control, with Travis questioning the effectiveness of proposed laws. He pointed out the issue with enforcing laws on those willing to commit violent crimes.
The debate mirrors discussions on drug decriminalization, suggesting making guns illegal won't stop their use. The focus, according to Travis, should be on punishing criminals, rather than imposing new gun laws.
Critics like Eisen, Kimes, and Griffin lack specific solutions to gun violence. Travis contends that cities with strict gun laws still face high rates of gun violence, advocating for the incarceration of violent offenders as a more effective measure.
