Vice President Kamala Harris revealed this week that she owns a Glock — a weapon that is restricted for purchase in California amid an ongoing court battle over the state’s gun laws.

In a “60 Minutes” interview this week, the vice president shared the kind of gun she owns. Its associations with law enforcement and pop culture make it a potent symbol.

Harris cited her background in law enforcement as a reason for her owning a Glock, according to the interview. The most commonly issued Glock model for law enforcement is the Glock 22, which holds 15 rounds at standard capacity, according to the manufacturer.

Kamala Harris has a Glock — and she wants you to know it.

Harris claims she owns a Glock despite pushing restrictions on similar guns and living where it is illegal to own a standard Glock magazine.

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Vice President Kamala Harris expanded on her owning a firearm in an interview Monday with “60 Minutes,” revealing she owns a Glock, as she and running mate Gov. Tim Walz have pointed to their firearm ownership to rebut criticism from the right about their gun control proposals.

Political and communications experts told BI that leaning into messaging that she's a responsible gun owner may be a strategic move on Harris' part.

During an interview with 60 Minutes that aired on Monday, Oct. 7, the vice president opened up to Bill Whitaker about various issues — including the economy, immigration and her experience in Washington, D.C. — while the journalist joined Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz on the campaign trail.