Stephen Colbert on Tuesday's episode of "The Late Show" addressed gun owners directly, following the most recent apparent assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump.

“I just want to state the obvious right off the bat: Political violence has no place in America,” the host said, noting how he'd been at the Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on the day of the alleged attempt, which took place at Trump's West Palm Beach golf course.

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"In fact, can I talk to all the gun owners for just a second? Don’t shoot anyone. If you have even the vaguest idea that you might shoot someone, sell your gun and use that money to buy yourself a little treat," Colbert said, suggesting the money could be used to........

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