Guns and conspiracy theories

Posted on July 15, 2024 by Jim deMaine
New Conspiracy Theory Links Wide Availability of Guns to People Getting Shot Jul 15     READ IN APP   Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—

The Internet was gripped over the weekend by a wild new conspiracy theory alleging a sinister connection between the wide availability of firearms and people getting shot. Millions of social media accounts shared photos, videos, and other media purporting to show that guns and people being hit by bullets were somehow connected.

Additionally, Internet users spread the incendiary claim that assault rifles are capable of firing bullets faster than non-automatic weapons. On Monday, the National Rifle Association denounced what it called the “baseless, irresponsible” conspiracy theories, calling them “deeply hurtful to guns.”

The NRA put forth several proposals to stem the spread of such theories, including background checks and a waiting period before individuals are allowed to use the Internet.
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