Second Amendment

I remain a firm supporter of the Second Amendment and the constitutional right of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms.

Gun control measures that target responsible citizens instead of criminals make our communities less safe. Instead, we should focus our efforts on prosecuting those who commit gun-related crimes—especially repeat offenders.

This approach is the foundation of Operation Ceasefire, which I helped shepherd into law. The program is already showing success in reducing gun violence in the communities where it’s been implemented.

Republicans have also introduced legislation to increase penalties for criminals who use or display firearms while committing a crime. Unfortunately, these efforts have repeatedly been blocked by Democrat majorities in Richmond.