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Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt has previously voiced his support for gun ownership, both as an individual right and as part of the US national identity. In a 2012 interview with the UK's Daily Mail newspaper, Pitt stated, "America is a country founded on guns. It's in our DNA. It's very strange, but I feel better having a gun. I really do."
Demi Moore admits to liking guns. After marrying Ashton Kutcher, the couple both bought guns together. And Moore surprised her daughter Rumer on her 26th birthday by presenting her with a cake shaped like a gun.
Country music star Miranda Lambert admits to packin' heat. "I carry a weapon. I got a death threat a few years ago and was really scared. But I don't want bodyguards. I am my own security," she told Self magazine.
The 'Aquaman' actress has previously declared that her "baby is a .357 Magnum." She even named her pet dog Pistol. But she also believes that gun reform in the United States is long overdue.
Clint Eastwood, known for often wielding firearms in his movies, also owns a gun in real life. He has previously come out in support of firearms. However, he also believes in gun control and has criticized gun payback programs.
Veteran actor James Earl Jones, one of the best-known voices in show business, is a member of the National Rifle Association (NRA). He applauds his right to "have a gun in my house."
An active supporter of various veterans' organizations, the 'CSI: New York' actor is pro-gun. "Can’t get rid of guns," he once told Larry King in an interview. "Taking people's right to protect themselves from bad people is not something you can do."
Tom Selleck, known for his roles in 'Magnum, P.I.' and 'Blue Bloods', was a long-time representative of the NRA. He later resigned from the National Rifle Association's Board of Directors due to work commitments. But he continues to be an avid gun collector and remains a member of the NRA.
The 'Pulp Fiction' and 'Hateful Eight' actor revealed in 2016 that he owns weapons for protection. He'd earlier reiterated his pro-gun stance after the 2012 Sandy Hook elementary school mass shooting in Connecticut. He told the Los Angeles Times, "I don’t think it's about more gun control. I grew up in the South with guns everywhere and we never shot anyone. This [shooting] is about people who aren't taught the value of life."
After the tragic event at Columbine High School, the respected documentary filmmaker Michael Moore received a lifetime membership to the NRA. Moore had a plan to become the president of the NRA with the intention of dismantling the organization. However, he quickly realized that this task would be too challenging to accomplish. In 2002, Moore received the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature for his film 'Bowling for Columbine'. This documentary delved into the reasons behind the Columbine High School massacre and explored America's gun culture as a whole.
The lead guitarist of Aerosmith confesses to having a fascination with firearms. He firmly supports the United States Constitution and remains an enthusiastic advocate of the right to bear arms.
President Donald Trump is a strong supporter of the NRA.
Jennifer Lawrence, once the highest-paid actress in the world, has an ambiguous stance on guns. She once told Rolling Stone magazine that she dreams of "having a nice house with a big dog and a shotgun." She has also disclosed her aspirations of becoming a gun owner. However, she has shown support for gun control and commended the teenage survivors of the February 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School for their bravery in challenging politicians and striving to bring about change.
In 2010, Norris became honorary chairman of the National Rifle Association Institute for Legal Action's "Trigger the Vote" campaign. The renowned action star is a staunch supporter of the right to bear arms.
Rapper and actor Ice-T, known for his role as detective Odafin "Fin" Tutuola on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit' since 2000, defends the right to bear arms "because that's the last form of defense against tyranny," he said in an interview on Britain's Channel 4 News. "I'll give up my gun when everybody else does. Doesn't that make sense?"
The actor, being a proponent of the Second Amendment, possesses multiple firearms for both skeet shooting and safeguarding his family.
Dean Cain, famous for portraying Clark Kent/Superman on 'Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman' (1993–1997), was elected to the NRA's Board of Directors in 2018.
Charlton Heston, the renowned Hollywood actor, served as President of the National Rifle Association for five terms, from 1998 to 2003.
Actor Jeremy Renner, known for his role as Hawkeye in Marvel's 'Avengers' series, supports the Second Amendment and is a proponent of gun ownership. He has been quoted saying, "Guns don't kill people... people kill people."
Actor Vince Vaughn has previously aired his pro-gun views and his advocacy for the Second Amendment in an interview with Britain's GQ magazine. "I support people having a gun in public full stop, not just in your home".
Action man Bruce Willis has expressed support for the Second Amendment multiple times. "If you take guns away from legal gun owners, then the only people who would have guns would be the bad guys," the 'Die Hard' star has stated.
The comedian, known for his role on 'Saturday Night Live', was raised in Arizona where he had exposure to firearms. He once had to defend himself from an intruder by locking himself in the bathroom of his house armed with a shotgun. In December 2005, Spade generously donated US$100,000 to the Phoenix police department, which provided firearms for their officers.
Singer-songwriter, guitarist, and political activist Ted Nugent is a board member of the National Rifle Association and a strong advocate of the right to bear arms.
A hunting enthusiast and vocal pro-gun supporter, Metallica front man James Hetfield is a card-carrying member of the NRA.
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During the same interview, Angelina Jolie, Pitt's former spouse, shared her perspective on the matter: "I'd be able to use [a gun] if I had to… If anybody comes into my home and tries to hurt my kids, I've no problem shooting them."
After her MDNA tour in 2012, singer Madonna faced backlash for the inclusion of guns and Nazi symbols in her performance. She issued a statement where she clarified that the guns used were symbolic, criticizing fans who condemned her for promoting gun use. "That would be like asking people to not have guns in action movies," she said. "I mean the thing is, guns don't kill people, people kill people. That whole first section of the show is like an action movie, and I was playing a super-vixen who wanted revenge." She remains, however, a loud voice for stricter gun control.
Eva Longoria, famous for playing Gabrielle Solis on 'Desperate Housewives' (2004-2012), has long been a supporter of guns. Having grown up on a ranch, Longoria shared with People magazine that she developed her gun-handling skills at the tender age of four.
Johnny Depp has previously expressed his support for guns, stating that he enjoyed recreational shooting as a young person. He recalls lining up cans and bottles and using various firearms, including rifles, handguns, and occasionally submachine guns, "in a controlled atmosphere."
Don't underestimate Dolly Parton. Growing up she learned how to use guns by joining her father on hunting expeditions. In her adult life, she was "propositioned" by a man on a street in New York, prompting her to take out the gun she keeps in her handbag. "I pointed it at him and told him if he didn't take a hike I'd turn him into a soprano," she recalled.
In a 2014 interview with Esquire magazine, the actor from 'Guardians of the Galaxy' and 'Jurassic Park' disclosed that he possesses a "thirty- or forty-gun arsenal." But he's also been quoted as stating that he "believes in firearm regulation, background checks, and preventing guns from falling into the hands of the mentally ill."
The individual right to possess and carry firearms is protected by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. The National Rifle Association of America (NRA), a group that supports this controversial right, boasts a number of prominent members from the entertainment industry, including celebrities from cinema, television, and music. But who are these pro-gun celebrities?
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The individual right to possess and carry firearms is protected by the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. The National Rifle Association of America (NRA), a group that supports this controversial right, boasts a number of prominent members from the entertainment industry, including celebrities from cinema, television, and music. But who are these pro-gun celebrities?
Click through the following gallery and take a look at some notable NRA members, champions of the Second Amendment, and famous gun-owning stars.