Larry Pratt
Lawrence D. Pratt (born November 13, 1942) is an American gun rights advocate and former executive director of Gun Owners of America (GOA), a position he held for over 30 years. He is known for his staunch defense of the Second Amendment and his outspoken views on various political issues. Pratt gained public attention not only for his advocacy work but also for his involvement in several controversies and conspiracy theories.
Controversies
Pratt has been a contentious figure due to his involvement with numerous controversial organizations and events. In the 1990s, he was criticized for his alleged connections to militia groups and his participation in meetings where controversial and racially charged viewpoints were expressed. These controversies led to his temporary resignation from the campaign of Pat Buchanan during Buchanan's 1996 presidential bid.
Pratt has also been a vocal opponent of various gun control measures, often employing strong rhetoric that has attracted both support and criticism. His uncompromising stance on firearms legislation and his frequent appearance on media platforms to discuss these views have kept him in the public eye.
Conspiracy Theories
Pratt has been associated with various conspiracy theories throughout his career. He has appeared on programs hosted by Alex Jones, a known conspiracy theorist, where they discussed topics such as government overreach and alleged plans to seize citizens' firearms. His participation in such discussions has led to accusations of promoting unfounded fears about government intentions.
Connections with Alex Jones
Larry Pratt has frequently collaborated with Alex Jones, appearing on The Alex Jones Show multiple times to discuss gun rights and political issues. Their conversations often delved into conspiracy theories about government actions and the erosion of individual freedoms. This association has further fueled controversies surrounding Pratt's public image and the messages he promotes.
Legacy
Despite the controversies, Pratt remains a prominent figure in the gun rights movement. His advocacy work and persistent efforts to influence gun legislation have made him a notable, albeit polarizing, character in American political discourse.
Relevant Episodes by Release Date
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| 119 | 119: August 16, 2012 | August 16, 2012 | August 16, 2012 | January 15, 2018 | Time Travel |
| 133 | 133: Operation Paul Revere | March 5, 2018 | Present Day | ||
| 166 | 166: February 2-3, 2009 | February 2, 2009 | February 3, 2009 | June 4, 2018 | Tea Party Investigation |
| 167 | 167: February 4-5, 2009 | February 4, 2009 | February 5, 2009 | June 6, 2018 | Tea Party Investigation |
| S006 | InfoWars Roulette #2 | July 20, 2018 | Special Edition | ||
| 183 | 183: February 12-16, 2009 | February 12, 2009 | February 16, 2009 | July 23, 2018 | Tea Party Investigation |
| 268 | 268: December 17-18, 2012 | December 17, 2012 | December 18, 2012 | February 25, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 269 | 269: December 19, 2012 | December 19, 2012 | December 19, 2012 | February 27, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 275 | 275: December 23-31, 2012 | December 23, 2012 | December 31, 2012 | March 13, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 276 | 276: January 1-2, 2013 | January 1, 2013 | January 2, 2013 | March 15, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 283 | 283: January 4-6, 2013 | January 4, 2013 | January 6, 2013 | April 12, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 288 | 288: January 7-9, 2013 | January 7, 2013 | January 9, 2013 | April 24, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 289 | 289: January 10-13, 2013 | January 10, 2013 | January 13, 2013 | April 26, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 294 | 294: January 15-16, 2013 | January 15, 2013 | January 16, 2013 | May 10, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 297 | 297: January 17-18, 2013 | January 17, 2013 | January 18, 2013 | May 17, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 303 | 303: January 29-31, 2013 | January 29, 2013 | January 31, 2013 | May 31, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 315 | 315: February 17-18, 2013 | February 17, 2013 | February 18, 2013 | July 1, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 325 | 325: Feb. 27-Mar. 10, 2013 | February 27, 2013 | March 10, 2013 | July 29, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 331 | 331: March 13-14, 2013 | March 13, 2013 | March 14, 2013 | August 12, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 335 | 335: March 15-22, 2013 | March 15, 2013 | March 22, 2013 | August 25, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 341 | 341: September 5, 2019 | September 5, 2019 | September 5, 2019 | September 9, 2019 | Present Day |
| 349 | 349: April 15-16, 2013 | April 15, 2013 | April 16, 2013 | September 30, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 350 | 350: September 29-30, 2019 | September 29, 2019 | September 30, 2019 | October 2, 2019 | Present Day |
| 361 | 361: April 19, 2013 | April 19, 2013 | April 19, 2013 | October 28, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 364 | 364: April 21-22, 2013 | April 22, 2013 | April 23, 2013 | November 4, 2019 | Sandy Hook Investigation |
| 381 | 381: Making It Big With Silent Weapons | December 25, 2019 | Wacky Wednesday | ||
| 389 | 389: January 15-17, 2020 | January 15, 2020 | January 17, 2020 | January 20, 2020 | Present Day |
| 406 | 406: March 1-4, 2020 | March 1, 2020 | March 4, 2020 | March 9, 2020 | Present Day |
| 462 | 462: July 26, 2020 | July 26, 2020 | July 26, 2020 | July 29, 2020 | Present Day |
| 605 | 605: June 17, 2003 | June 17, 2003 | June 17, 2003 | October 13, 2021 | 2003 Investigation |
| 693 | 693: August 4, 2003 | August 4, 2003 | August 4, 2003 | June 20, 2022 | 2003 Investigation |
| 760 | 760: December 9-10, 2003 | December 9, 2003 | December 10, 2003 | December 28, 2022 | 2003 Investigation |
