Claim: Former Republican U.S. President and California Gov. Ronald Reagan once said, "There is absolutely no reason why out on the street today a civilian should be carrying a loaded weapon."
Fact-check: Did Reagan Say 'No Reason' to Carry Loaded Guns in Public?
Verdict: correct attribution
Organisation: Snopes
Author: Jordan Liles
Date published: 2022-06-03T16:58:10