U.S. CongressmanPATRICK McHENRY

Congressman McHenry strongly supports the Second Amendment to the Constitution.  He has continually defended the rights of law-abiding citizens to purchase, use, and keep personal firearms.  Congressman McHenry is a member of the National Rifle Association.

Patrick McHenry co-signed an amicus brief submitted to the U.S. Supreme Court concerning the District of Columbia's gun ban.  The Court's ruling shared the view of Congressman McHenry that the right to bear arms is, in fact, an individual right.

Congressman McHenry has introduced legislation in the 114^th Congress that would stop the Obama Administration from implementing a ban on popular ammunition. My bill, HR 1365 – The Ammunition and Firearms Protection Act – prohibits the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives from banning popular types of AR-15 ammunition that millions of sportsmen and enthusiast use.

Gun control laws only endanger honest citizens. Criminals are not deterred by additional rules and regulations prohibiting gun ownership. Strict enforcement of existing laws and expanding programs such as Project Exile in Richmond, Virginia are the keys to reducing gun violence in the United States.

Congressman McHenry is currently a co-sponsor of legislation that will protect Second Amendment rights, including the SAFE Act and National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act, allowing for concealed carry reciprocity among states.