Elon Musk says he 'strongly' believes in the Second Amendment the day after Robb Elementary shooting but said there should be 'tight background checks'

The day after the deadliest elementary school shooting since Sandy Hook, Musk stated that he believes in the Second Amendment right to bear arms, but argued that individuals should undergo a background check before purchasing a gun, CNBC reported.

I believe that the right to bear arms is an important safeguard against tyranny of government. Musk told CNBC via email that maintaining their power over the people is why those in power did not allow public ownership of guns.

Musk told the outlet that gun sales of assault rifles should be limited to gun range owners and those who reside in high-risk locations.

Musk argued that the media is giving attention to mass murderers by continuing to report on shootings.

The Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, left at least 21 people dead, including 19 children.

Two of Musk's companies have locations in Texas, where the shooting occurred. One of his companies had a run-in with gun violence.

Insider reported that one worker was shot and killed in December of 2021.