Second Amendment

I am a staunch defender of the Second Amendment and oppose efforts by the government to infringe upon this constitutional right. I believe that the plain language of the Second Amendment is clear: “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”

In accordance with the Second Amendment, I feel strongly that law-abiding citizens should be able to exercise their fundamental right to self-defense. As a United States Senator, I supported a bill that would allow law-abiding citizens with concealed carry privileges in their home state to conceal carry in any other state that also allows concealed carry.

Additionally, I have worked with my Senate colleagues to successfully reverse the Obama Administration’s efforts to ban M855 ammunition commonly used for legitimate purposes like target shooting and hunting.

While I will always carefully review any new proposal put forward, I do not believe stricter gun control for law-abiding citizens is the solution. Our efforts to prevent future tragedies must focus on enforcing current gun laws, community engagement, and advancing mental health treatment.

Click the links below to read more about my efforts related to protect Second Amendment rights.