Kamala Harris calls for gun control while balancing Second Amendment rights

WASHINGTON (TND) — Vice President Kamala Harris called for stricter gun control laws during Thursday's gun violence event at the White House.

"I believe we need to reinstate the assault weapons ban, universal background checks, safe storage laws and red flag laws," said Harris.

On the campaign trail, Harris is branding herself as a pro-Second Amendment gun owner.

Tim Walz and I are both gun owners. We will not take anybody’s guns away," Harris said in a September campaign ad.

Critics point out Harris supported banning handguns earlier in her career. In 2005 while serving as District Attorney of San Francisco, Harris sponsored Proposition H which banned San Francisco residents from buying, owning, and even possessing handguns.

A state court struck down the law before it took effect.

A video has also emerged online from 2007 showing Harris saying, "Just because you legally possess a gun in the sanctity of your home, doesn’t mean we’re not going to walk into that home and check to see if you’re being responsible and safe in the way you conduct your affairs."

Trump has consistently attacked Harris on the issue.

On Thursday, reporters asked White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre to clarify where Harris stands on guns.

When it comes to the VP and owning a gun she can speak for herself," said Jean-Pierre.

Last week, Harris' exchange with Oprah on guns made headlines.

"If somebody breaks in my house they’re getting shot," Harris told Oprah then added, "I probably should not have said that."

Meanwhile, Trump has promised to protect gun rights by appointing federal judges who oppose new firearm limits should he win in November.

Guns have received little attention this election cycle. While it's still a top issue for voters it trails behind the economy, inflation, the border and reproductive rights for many voters.