The controversy arose after a clip surfaced of Harris discussing her personal ownership of guns during a campaign event focusing on gun control. Loomer drew attention to Harris mentioning her and running mate Tim Walz as gun owners and stating a willingness to use firearms for self-defense, with Loomer particularly emphasizing Harris's remark, "If somebody breaks in my house, they're getting shot."

Loomer, a supporter of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, reposted the video segment where Harris shared about her gun ownership but made a notable alteration to the dialogue, changing Harris's words from "they're getting shot" to "they gon' get shot," which some perceived as an attempt to attribute African American Vernacular English (AAVE) to Harris. This act led Loomer to accuse Harris of double standards, insinuating that while advocating for gun control measures for the public, Harris intends to retain her own firearms.

The exchange between Loomer and Harris unfolded within the context of an extensive interview session hosted by media personality Oprah Winfrey, which also featured discussions on pressing issues like school shootings. The discussion on gun ownership comes in a broader landscape where Harris and Walz have been vocal about owning guns themselves. On the campaign trail and during the Presidential debate, Harris emphasized that she and Walz are gun owners and clarified their stance against mass gun confiscation, asserting their support for specific gun control measures like banning assault weapons and implementing universal background checks.