President Donald Trump took a decisive step to reinforce Second Amendment protections by signing an executive order titled “Protecting Second Amendment Rights.” This action, detailed in a Washington Times report, underscores Trump’s longstanding commitment to defending the constitutional right to bear arms, a promise he has championed throughout his political career.
The executive order directs Attorney General Pam Bondi to conduct a comprehensive review of federal firearms regulations and agency actions implemented during the Biden administration, spanning January 2021 to January 2025.
Trump’s directive aims to identify and potentially reverse policies perceived as erosions of gun owners’ rights. In a statement accompanying the order, the president emphasized that the Second Amendment is “an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty,” arguing it serves as a bedrock for preserving all other American freedoms. He criticized past efforts by “bureaucrats in Washington” to undermine these rights, vowing to halt such overreach.
This move has been met with praise from Second Amendment advocates, who see it as a proactive defense against regulatory creep. The order also mandates a broader examination of pending lawsuits, international agreements, and other federal activities that might impact gun ownership, signaling a sweeping approach to dismantling what Trump and his supporters view as unconstitutional restrictions.
While the specifics of the review’s outcomes remain to be seen, Trump’s action aligns with his earlier promises, including his 2024 campaign pledge to support national concealed carry reciprocity—a policy that would allow law-abiding gun owners to carry firearms across state lines without legal impediments. As of now, this executive order marks a significant opening salvo in his administration’s efforts to strengthen Second Amendment protections, setting the stage for potential clashes with gun control advocates and legal challenges in the months ahead.