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Giffords' Busse explained that 'This ad is a common practice in the firearms industry to build up the sort of military congruent credentials of a firearm so that, frankly, oftentimes more young men want to purchase the gun as if they are in are still in or wish to be in the military.' 'This ad is an ad for a rail system that can be added to an AR-15,' Daniel testified. 'We sell products to the military. We market products to the military, and we market products to civilians, based off of our military heritage, that we provide the best products that can be built that can be bought. 'It would seem to imply that you are encouraging people to purchase military weapons and quote, 'Use what they use.' Is that your intent with this, that people should buy military-style weapons and use them like the military uses?'

Maloney asked whether Daniel's intention was to sell military-grade weapons to civilians. Another showed a man aiming a rifle from a rooftop. One image showed a kid cradling an assault rifle. Other representatives showed images Daniel Defense used in its social media posts. Ocasio-Cortez cut him off, saying she was pressed for time. Rather, he said, 'We're regulated by the ATF through laws which you pass. She then asked, 'As the CEO of Daniel Defense, yes or no, do you believe that members of identify hate groups such as the Proud Boys or Oathkeepers should be able to purchase the AR-15 style rifles that your company sells?'ĭaniel did not denounce the groups. On the lower part of his arm was a symbol donned, according to her, by white supremacists. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez showed a picture of a Daniel Defense social media post of a man in sniping position, aiming a rifle into the distance. Daniel, you have sent thoughts and prayers to the victims of Uvalde, but you have never accepted responsibility for selling the weapons that killed these innocent children.'ĭaniel responded, 'Chairwoman Maloney, these acts are committed by murderers and murderers are responsible.' On hate groups and white supremacy Daniel said he would not consider adding those features on his guns because his customers “are not interested in that.” He said if the owner does not want to fire it, they should not keep a round in the chamber.ĭuring the hearing, Maloney asked Daniel if he would accept personal responsibility for his company's role in the Uvalde shooting. 'Mr. House Summons: Congressional Committee demands answers from Daniel Defense, other gun manufacturers On safety featuresĭaniel said his rifles do not have magazine disconnects or fingerprint scanners, features that can prevent accidental deaths. Lethal Weapon: Gun used in Texas school shooting made by Bryan County's Daniel Defense Some key takeaways and moments: On gun sales and revenuesīetween 2019 and 2021, Maloney said, Daniel Defense tripled its revenue from sales of assault-style rifles.ĭaniel verified that about 80 percent of his company's direct-to-consumer sales come from assault-style rifles. The six-hour hearing touched on a number of issues at the heart of the gun violence debate. And I think it's up to legislators, legislators like you and the other folks on this committee to decide that.' With a commensurate amount of regulation and responsibility.

Ryan Busse, a former firearms executive turned Giffords Senior Advisor, offered a counter point, saying, 'I believe that offers especially the freedom to own guns and the freedom to manufacture and sell guns, must be balanced. I believe that a child who is taught firearms safety and who is raised to respect firearms is much less likely to ever use a firearm improperly.'

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'Part of being a responsible gun owner means teaching others how to properly and safely use firearms. 'At Daniel Defense, we are, and always will be, committed to the lawful, safe, and responsible use of our products,' said Daniel in his opening statement. Daniel, who founded the company in 2002, blamed the rise in gun violence on personal responsibility, not on advertising.