In an effort to reassert the constitutional rights of American citizens, President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Friday directing federal agencies to review all regulations and policies that may have infringed upon Second Amendment rights since former President Joe Biden took office in January, 2021.
The executive order, unveiled at the White House, focuses on the fundamental role the Second Amendment plays in preserving liberty and security.
“The Second Amendment is an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty. It has preserved the right of the American people to protect ourselves, our families, and our freedoms since the founding of our great Nation. Because it is foundational to maintaining all other rights held by Americans, the right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed,” said Trump, who survived two assassination attempts in the last year, but remains committed to constitutional protections.
Under his directive, Attorney General Pam Bondi has 30 days to conduct an extensive review of all executive actions, regulations, and agreements enacted between January 2021 and January 2025 that could potentially impede Americans’ right to bear arms. Attorney General Bondi will then present a proposed plan of action to the President, in coordination with the Domestic Policy Advisor.
As part of this review, key areas of focus will include:
- Presidential and agency actions that may have restricted Second Amendment rights.
- Department of Justice and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulations affecting firearms and Federal Firearms Licensees.
- The White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention’s reports and policies.
- The U.S. government’s legal positions in ongoing and potential litigation related to gun rights.
- Agency policies on firearm and ammunition classifications.
- The efficiency of federal processing for firearm-related applications, including manufacturing, transfer, and export licenses.
Once Bondi submits the proposed plan, the domestic policy advisor will work closely with the Department of Justice to finalize and implement measures to reinforce Second Amendment protections, which would be a likely rollback of regulations implemented under the Biden Administration and a return to constitutional boundaries on government interference with the public’s right to bear arms.
