Bartholomew Roberts said:And as a general rule, “I’m a vet so...” is a pretty good indicator that a person can’t make an actual argument backed up by facts
It's identity politics as a rhetorical weapon. She also works in the ever-popular preamble, "as a mother..." The mention of shooting with dad at an early age is another marker.
When Michael Bloomberg decided to throw his hat (and his money) in the gun-control arena, he went to marketing and focus groups to make sure people were using the most effective rhetoric. It's why we hear them using "gun safety" instead of "gun control." It's where the appeals to authority ("As a vet/mother/teacher/doctor...") come from, and it's why we keep hearing phrases like, "I support the 2nd Amendment, but..."
It's all craven emotional manipulation, and they've honed it to a sharp point. It's also a clear indicator that they can't win the argument with any degree of intellectual honesty.
Heck, at least she didn't go full semiauto.