Weekly Spotlight 11/14/24 – 11/20/24
New Administration Has Historic Mandate to Safeguard 2A Rights
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January, and with Republicans poised to control the Senate and House, the second Trump administration will be uniquely positioned to protect Second Amendment rights for years to come.
Americans made their voices heard in record numbers at the ballot box that protecting Second Amendment rights is paramount, delivering the new government a historic mandate to safeguard the fundamental right to self-defense. As communities nationwide continue to face rising crime rates and threats to their family’s safety, the incoming administration can begin to make good on their promises to address these concerns.
One way that self-defense advocates will be looking for the Trump administration to do this will be to sign national concealed carry reciprocity into law. Notably, during his campaign for the White House, candidate Donald Trump stated “your Second Amendment does not end at the state line” and made clear that he planned to sign this policy into law.
More than half of states currently have already installed constitutional carry laws. President Trump, working with the new Congress, can establish a national framework that will permit concealed carry holders to exercise and expand their rights across the nation. This will safeguard the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens and simultaneously address rising crime rates and other safety concerns.
This election made clear American gun owners across the country expect their leaders to act to safeguard the fundamental right to self-defense. With control of both chambers of Congress and the White House, lawmakers in Washington have a timely and historic opportunity to do just that.
Thank you for staying informed and involved in the political process this historical election cycle!
OTHER NEWS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Newsweek: What Donald Trump’s ‘Concealed Carry Reciprocity’ Means For Gun Rights
Donald Trump promised to sign “concealed carry reciprocity” legislation if he won a second term in office. The policy would allow gun owners with a concealed carry permit from one state to legally carry their weapons in other states. Every state in the U.S. permits some form of concealed carry, but the regulations can vary widely. Some states do not require a permit to carry concealed weapons, while others demand permits, stipulating certain conditions. States such as California and New York have particularly strict requirements.
The Reload: Analysis: What Trump Could Do On Gun Policy
Donald Trump cruised to victory on Tuesday, with the rest of his party trailing behind his pace but likely gaining complete control of Congress anyway. What will the new Republican trifecta be able to pull off on gun policy? The results of the election are still coming in. We don’t know what the Republican majorities in the Senate of House will look like for sure yet. Technically, we don’t know if Republicans will hold the House–scrap any pro-gun legislative hopes if they don’t–though it seems very likely they will since Republicans are leading in more than enough uncalled races to get at least a slim majority.
The Lars Larson Show: Will Trump Stick To His Guns On Your 2nd Amendment Rights?
President Donald Trump promises to stand firm on protecting our Second Amendment rights—no one will touch our guns if he’s in charge. But hold on—his record during his first term tells a different story. Will Trump truly stick to his word, or is there a more complicated future for gun rights under his leadership in a second term?
CBS News (Colorado): A New Tax Will Be Added To Firearm Sales In Colorado As Proposition KK Passes
Colorado voters have approved a ballot measure that imposes a new tax on firearm sales. The revenue generated from Proposition KK will go toward victims’ services. The Associated Press called the race just after 2 a.m. Wednesday after more than 1.3 million people — or 54.2% of voters — voted in favor, versus 1.1 million people voted against it. The controversial proposal was one of 14 ballot measures Coloradans voted on during the 2024 general election. Half of them, including Proposition KK, were put on the ballot by state lawmakers.
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