Over the weekend, 60 Minutes did a story about gun control in Mexico, pointing out that the country has only one gun store and that it’s located on a military base.
Twitter/X users were quick to point out that Mexico is basically run by violent, murderous drug cartels which are armed to the teeth.
60 Minutes went out of their way to push a narrative about illegal guns in Mexico coming from the U.S., as if the violence south of the border is somehow America’s fault. Have they heard of a program called Fast and Furious that happened under Obama?
From CBS News:
Like the U.S., Mexico’s constitution grants citizens the right to bear arms…. but unlike the U.S., that right comes with a long list of restrictions.
There’s only one gun store in Mexico…in the middle of a heavily guarded military base in Mexico City…we were allowed in.
But before customers can enter, they have to show proof they’ve passed psychological tests, drug screens and extensive background checks.
The store sells about a thousand guns a month. Mostly, shotguns, small caliber rifles, and handguns… what civilians can’t buy here are the weapons the cartel favors. Those are not legally sold anywhere in Mexico.
This is the tweet that set people off:
There’s only one gun store in Mexico. It’s located on a heavily guarded military base in Mexico City. Before customers can enter, they must show proof of passing psychological tests, drug screenings, and extensive background checks. pic.twitter.com/xbOikjd6LO
— 60 Minutes (@60Minutes) December 23, 2024
Here are some reactions:
So little gun violence in Mexico. Whatever they’re doing, it’s working!! pic.twitter.com/qIjh47aLWC
— Fusilli Spock (@awstar11) December 23, 2024
You guys are such a joke
— Mollie (@MZHemingway) December 23, 2024
This doesn’t apply to cartels who have enough firepower to win battles against the Mexican army
It only prevents Mexicans from defending themselves
— Daniel Greenfield – “Hang Together or Separately” (@Sultanknish) December 23, 2024
So Mexico is really safe then, right? https://t.co/tiWtLlxnps
— Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) December 23, 2024
You can tell this method is working by looking at Mexico’s extremely low crime rate. https://t.co/J5BbgbWm18
— Jeremy Redfern (@JeremyRedfernFL) December 23, 2024
There’s “only one gun store” with heavy restrictions for “civilian use” and yet Mexico is one of the most violent countries in the world.
What a joke. https://t.co/EWutKPgkQr
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) December 23, 2024
Ah, so that explains why there are no gun murders in Mexico. https://t.co/Ds4L77ymBt
— Tom Naughton (@TomDNaughton) December 23, 2024
The cartels are still hanging headless bodies from the overpasses but rest assured that it’s super difficult for citizens to get a gun. https://t.co/k8QmSMgJpH
— Vanessa (@Nessakins_) December 23, 2024
Remember when 60 Minutes was a serious news program?
