Elon Musk Says He ‘Strongly’ Believes in Second Amendment, Suggests ‘Special Permit’ Be Required for ‘Assault Rifles’

Elon Musk Says He ‘Strongly’ Believes in Second Amendment, Suggests ‘Special Permit’ Be Required for ‘Assault Rifles’
Tesla and SpaceX Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk speaks at the SATELLITE Conference and Exhibition in Washington on March 9, 2020. Susan Walsh/AP Photo
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Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk joined the right-to-bear arms debate this week by sharing his thoughts on the second amendment after the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas on May 24.

“I strongly believe that the right to bear arms is an important safeguard against potential tyranny of government. Historically, maintaining their power over the people is why those in power did not allow public ownership of guns,” Musk said in an email to CNBC on May 25.