September 13th, 2024

American gun owners could finally experience significant restitution to their God-given constitutional rights at a national scale, thanks to the introduction of H.R. 9534 by Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie.

As a result of the blood, sweat, and tears of 2nd Amendment advocates, gun owners in 29 states are currently allowed to freely exercise their right to self-defense without fear of persecution, fines, or fees from the government. Unfortunately, 21 states still harbor fiercely unconstitutional and restrictive gun laws that limit open and concealed carry in public, infringing on American liberty. The National Constitutional Carry Act would universalize this wildly popular policy that gun owners across America have worked diligently to enshrine into their respective state’s laws for decades.

By prohibiting state and local governments from imposing criminal or civil penalties on public carrying and invalidating all active state laws that do so, Massie’s new bill would constitute perhaps the greatest leap forward for American gun owners in decades. In what would be a dream come true for all constitutionally minded Americans, the Act fulfills the promises of the 14th Amendment’s Equal Protection Clause by federally safeguarding the right to bear arms against tyrannical infringements. 

Major gun rights organizations across the country have endorsed Massie’s new legislation, which is cosponsored by more than twenty other members of Congress. The District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other United States territories and jurisdictions would also enjoy protection under this bill.

For the many Americans who frequently engage in interstate travel, this bill would prevent any forms of confusion regarding state-to-state gun laws, saving law-abiding gun owners from excessive criminal penalties based on where they decide to exercise their God-given rights. 

Each time a Constitutional Carry law has been passed in individual states, it has been met with fierce opposition from liberal Democrats. They assert that constitutional carry would exacerbate rates of gun violence and crime, painting emotionally jarring pictures of the fulfillment of Constitutional rights. Based on the evidence, reality dictates the exact opposite pattern. More guns in the hands of ordinary, law-abiding individuals prevents the pervasive victimization that criminal entities plan to inflict on the public and dissuade their evil tendencies.

Although the bill is unlikely to see a vote in the near future, and certain to be struck down by the sitting president and current Democratic nominee if she assumes power, voters ought to keep a sharp eye on the progression of Massie’s proposal. Even without passing, this bill can serve a pivotal purpose in exposing weak, spineless, and traitorous Republican politicians who may decide to impede its success. Any Republican who hinders the advancement of National Constitutional Carry in any capacity should be called out and primaried. Merely standing as a suggestion, the bill could help root out detractors within Republican ranks.

Any and all individuals who respect and support the Constitution and its principles would be in full support of such a policy. There are no Constitutionally sound or logical arguments against it. Individuals in Democrat-run areas, which are rampant with crime and violence thanks to their disastrous policies, should be able to protect and defend themselves without tyrannical hindrances that leave their very lives at the behest of criminals. Federal protection for Constitutional rights is necessary when such actors at the state level work to disarm their population.

Texas Gun Rights is the Lone Star State’s premier NO COMPROMISE gun rights organization. We worked diligently to secure Constitutional Carry at the state level here in Texas, and we proudly endorse Thomas Massie’s proposal to secure Constitutional liberties nationwide. To support our efforts, donate below!

Article submitted to Texas Gun Rights by Blake Kresses