Strong opposition to red flag laws may be controversial among voters seeking balanced gun safety measures; stance could appear uncompromising (GunsAmerica Interview, 2021).
Repeated claims that the "Left" broadly seeks to take away firearms risk alienating moderates and could be seen as overly partisan (GunsAmerica Interview, 2021).
Criticism of mainstream media coverage of gun owners could be interpreted as dismissive of legitimate concerns about gun violence (Cronkite News, 2022).
Accusations that the Biden Administration wants to "strip veterans of their 2nd Amendment rights" may be viewed as inflammatory or unsubstantiated by nonpartisan audiences (Casa Grande Dispatch, 2024).
Framing Second Amendment issues strictly as attacks on rights and freedoms may not address public concerns about gun safety, limiting broader appeal.
2021: Eli Crane Opposed Red Flag Laws and Pledged Support for Second Amendment In an interview with GunsAmerica, Eli Crane said, "I know what the Left is trying to do when it comes to the Second Amendment---they're trying to take our firearms away. When I vote regarding the Second Amendment, I'm going to continue to support the Constitution and what it says: our rights shall not be infringed. I'm not going to support red flag laws. [...] Anything and everything that the Left is allowed to get a foothold in will be weaponized to take away rights and freedoms from Americans. I'm never going to be a part of that." [Interview - Eli Crane with GunsAmerica, 11/2/21]
2022: Eli Crane Criticized Media Coverage Of Gun Owners According to Cronkite News, "In an interview with Breitbart about gun control, he said, 'Mainstream media only covers the stories that paint gun owners and firearms in a negative light; they never cover the other side to it.'" [Cronkite News, 10/14/22]
2022: Eli Crane Criticized Mainstream Media's Coverage Of Gun Ownership According to Cronkite News: Arizona State University (Tempe), "In an interview with Breitbart about gun control, he said, 'Mainstream media only covers the stories that paint gun owners and firearms in a negative light; they never cover the other side to it.'" [Cronkite News: Arizona State University (Tempe), 10/14/22]
2024: Eli Crane Criticized Biden Administration for Veterans' Second Amendment Rights Issues According to an opinion piece by Eli Crane in Casa Grande Dispatch, "President Biden and his Administration have shown they would have no problem moving forward to disrespect the Constitution and strip veterans of their 2nd Amendment rights." [Eli Crane - Casa Grande Dispatch, 7/9/24]