James Talarico stated in an interview with NewsNation that he supports an assault weapons ban and a large magazine ban.
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The Dan Bongino ShowOct 19, 2026
Multiple sources quote the same NewsNation interview in which Talarico, asked whether he could vote for an assault weapons or large-capacity magazine ban, said 'Depending on the details of the legislation, yes,' and, asked whether an assault weapons ban was still on the table, said 'Absolutely.' The support is conditional and hedged, but no source contradicts the core assertion; the.
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… like 99% of Texas, Texas, imagine being in Texas and being told that you're rightful, that this guy wants to sign on to a bill, Tallarico, the Democrat choice for Senate in Texas, that is going to take away your rifle. He didn't say that. He did. He said it. He said it to News nation. Here it is. Listen to yourself. Check this out. He said there should be an assault weapons ban, large magazine ban, and that God requires us to do more than our thoughts. Yes, if there was an assault weapons ban or a large magazine, and in the Senate, would you, depending on the details of the legislation, yes? And I think so. The assault weapons ban is still on the table? Absolutely. Is this guy, is this guy trying to sabotage his own campaign? Ladies and gentlemen, it's Texas. Do we have any Texans in the chat? Do we have any Texans in the chat? …
The Dan Bongino Show · · from the transcriptPost →What we found
Supports. A NewsNation-based report says Talarico indicated he would probably endorse a prohibition on so-called assault weapons and high-capacity magazines if elected to the Senate, contingent on the specifics.[1]
Supports. Quoted exchanges from the September NewsNation interview show Talarico saying he could vote for an assault weapons or large-capacity magazine ban 'depending on the details,' and answering 'Absolutely' when asked if an assault weapons ban was still on the table.[2][3]
Supports. Gun-rights outlets report the same NewsNation 'Absolutely' exchange and his 2020 endorsement of assault weapons and magazine bans, which is consistent with the claim's account of his stated position.[4][5]
Context. His support is conditional ('depending on the details of the legislation'), and he framed his position as sensible gun safety rather than a flat ban, so the claim omits that hedge; no source reverses the substance.[1][2]
Sources
5 sources: 5 not rated
- 1Talarico says he's been misconstrued on gun bans, transgender surgerynewsnationnow.com · not rated · cited for: supports, context
- 2The Parade of Horribles, Part One: California's Third Senator - Xx.com · not rated · cited for: supports, context
- 3Talarico: I Totally Respect the 2A, But That Doesn’t Mean I ...shootingnewsweekly.com · not rated · cited for: supports
- 4Talarico Wants Gun Bans. Believe Him.texasgunrights.org · not rated · cited for: supports
- 5NRA's "Yes Absolutely" Ad Hits Talarico Over Assault Weapons Bandownrangeco.com · not rated · cited for: supports
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