Jul 5, 2022
As the U.S. Congress and the Supreme Court weigh in on gun
rights and gun safety, Americans remain bitterly divided on the
right to bear arms. Is it possible to bridge this divide on the
level of shared values? What can we learn from one another’s lived
experiences that influence our thoughts and feelings about deadly
weapons? What are the tradeoffs between gun rights and public
health, and how do we navigate them as fellow Americans?
Ciaran O'Connor convenes Mark Beckwith, a longtime gun safety
activist, and Wilk Wilkinson, a strong gun rights proponent, for a
passionate, emotional conversation. Mark and Wilk don’t see eye to
eye, but they do see each others’ hearts. This discussion is a
testament to what’s possible when we speak fully, freely, and
without fear—with charity for all and malice toward none.
Twitter: @braverangels, @ciaranjoconnor