Gun Rights Champions Outline Bold Strategies for GOP Triumph in November

MILWAUKEE — Despite a recent assassination attempt on their presidential nominee, Republicans remain steadfast in their support of Second Amendment rights. This was the central message delivered at a concealed carry event near the Republican National Convention on Tuesday.

Although firearms were not permitted at the event due to Secret Service security protocols, attendees, including Trump campaign senior adviser Chris LaCivita and three members of Congress, discussed future plans for gun rights should the GOP win the upcoming elections.

LaCivita emphasized the GOP’s commitment to the Second Amendment, particularly highlighting judicial appointments as a significant factor. “One of the largest impacts that President Trump had during his first term was a remake of the judiciary,” he stated.

Florida U.S. Rep. Kat Cammack reiterated the party’s unwavering stance. “The GOP will always stand for the Constitution and the Second Amendment,” Cammack stressed. She criticized efforts to change gun laws in response to gun-related tragedies, calling such proposals “shocking” and “inappropriate.”

Following Saturday’s shooting incident at a Trump rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, which resulted in one death and several injuries, Cammack voiced concerns over the reactions from lawmakers. “It’s disingenuous for politicians to call for gun control immediately after tragic events while ignoring similar calls following incidents involving Republican figures,” she said.

During the discussion, Cammack pointed out the importance of mobilizing the country’s 10 million hunters and gun owners who are not registered to vote. “That is a missed opportunity for us as 2A advocates to ensure we secure that victory in November,” she said.

A key topic of the panel was national concealed carry reciprocity. Cammack explained that a nationwide law would require states with strict concealed carry laws to recognize out-of-state permits. The U.S. Concealed Carry Association describes reciprocity as a system where a concealed carry permit is recognized beyond the issuing state, with compliance dependent on inter-state agreements.

Wisconsin U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald highlighted the need for vigilance in protecting gun rights at both state and federal levels. “We have to be diligent legislators that protect the Second Amendment,” Fitzgerald remarked, cautioning against incremental changes disguised as security measures.