New York Times Leaves Out Huge Chunk Of New Gun Owner’s Story To Preach Anti-2A Message

May 22, 2026 · 1:15 PM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 38 views

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A recent article discusses how the New York Times omitted significant details from a Reddit user's story about gun ownership to promote an anti-gun narrative. The user shared an incident involving an accidental discharge of a Glock pistol purchased for self-defense, which led to a hole in their wall but no injuries. The Times' columnist focused on the negative aspects of gun ownership while ignoring the user's subsequent steps towards responsible firearm handling.

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▪The Reddit user described an accidental discharge of a Glock pistol purchased for self-defense.
▪The New York Times columnist omitted key updates about the user's partner taking firearm training and therapy.
▪The article highlights the contrast between the user's experience and the Times' portrayal of gun ownership.

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Analysis New York Times Leaves Out Huge Chunk Of New Gun Owner’s Story To Preach Anti-2A Message Lummi/Public/Sofía Harold Hutchison Second Amendment Reporter May 22, 2026 9:15 AM ET May 22, 2026 9:15 AM ET Harold Hutchison Second Amendment Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); Earlier in 2026 a sub-Reddit called “r/liberalgunowners,” saw one user provide an update after describing a harrowing incident at home – but a New York Times columnist elected to…

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