Firearm Protection Act

Lindsey Graham

Preamble

The American people shouldn't have to worry about whether or not their right to protect themselves and their loved ones will be taken away. With all of the current attempts to limit American’s abilities to obtain and maintain ownership of firearms, the 2nd Amendment and its meaning are being encroached upon. The blatant efforts by this government to strip the American people of their right to own firearms must be acknowledged and kept in check. Government overreach in regards to the 2nd Amendment must come to an end.

Section 1

Citizens such as hunters, collectors, and sport shooters should not be punished for the mistreatment of firearms by criminals. These attempts to push gun control on the American public are in hope to prevent criminals from obtaining firearms by illegal means. But, this affects the everyday man in the process.

There are already regulations set on those selling guns, such as required proper licensing, and background checks and age requirements for those who wish to purchase them. While sufficient waiting periods exist currently, attempts to greatly extend these waiting periods hurt gun owners and would be futile in preventing criminals from illegally obtaining firearms.

Section 2

The implementation of the Firearm Protection Act will ensure that the American people will not have their right to bear arms infringed upon, by putting a limit on to what extent the federal government can regulate the firearm purchasing process. While background checks are a necessary safeguard in the purchasing process, there will no longer be ridiculous extended waiting periods that hinder the ability to get your firearm quickly. The federal government will not be allowed to encroach on this waiting period, as well as make it harder for Americans to go through the gun buying process.

Enactment Clause

The Firearm Protection Act will go into effect on January 1, 2023. This will allow over a full year for firearm providers, as well as gun owners, to adapt to these new regulations and implement the necessary changes in procedure.

Conclusion

The American people should not have to fear big government overreach in their personal lives, especially when it comes to firearms. While there should be ample protections allowed to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals, regulations set on the everyday gun owner will not keep wrongdoers from acquiring firearms illegally, and ends up hurting the American people.