CCRKBA WARNS OF LOOMING 2A THREAT; MONITORING FLOOD OF GUN BILLS

BELLEVUE, WA – In the aftermath of last week’s election, which swept anti-gun Democrats into office at both the federal and state levels, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms says the threat to Second Amendment rights cannot be overstated, and they are keeping track of pre-filed bills across the map.

Democrats in Texas have already reportedly filed at least 16 different gun-related bills, primarily in the House, which they now control. Legislative proposals are also showing up in Minnesota and Arizona, while Democrats now control both legislative chambers in 24 states, including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania. They also hold a majority of governorships.

“We’re looking at a dire situation,” CCRKBA Executive Director Andrew Gottlieb acknowledged. “We fully expect anti-gunners in all Democrat-controlled legislatures to push an extremist agenda, which could include—depending upon the state—efforts to roll back state firearm preemption statutes which prohibit cities and counties from adopting their own more restrictive local gun control laws, reverse Constitutional carry laws, add permit-to-purchase requirements, ban so-called ‘assault weapons,’ and add other possible restrictions.

“Fox News on Tuesday reported that Democrats now control 24 state houses, while Republicans hold 22,” he continued. “Texas and North Carolina have split legislatures, and we’re still waiting for vote outcomes in Alaska and Georgia. Essentially, the Second Amendment community is facing a nationwide emergency, so it’s all hands on deck.” … Read more

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