Issue Position: Second Amendment

Issue Position

I am a strong supporter of the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, and I oppose attempts to restrict the ability of law-abiding citizens to exercise their constitutional rights.

In the Nebraska Legislature, I earned an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association and cosponsored and helped to pass the Conceal Handgun Permit Act, which allows law-abiding Nebraskans to carry concealed weapons. I was also an introducer of the Hunter Mentoring Bill in 2008, which broadened Nebraska's hunting laws to encourage more participation by young people.

Senator Fischer's record on protecting the Second Amendment:

Opposed the Toomey-Manchin-Schumer Background Check legislation: Closing the so-called "gun show loophole' would have little or no effect on violent crime because criminals far more commonly obtain firearms through theft and illegal dealers. This amendment also would have laid the groundwork for a national gun registry that has often served as a precursor to bans in other countries.

Supported the Grassley-Cruz Legislation: This amendment would address gun violence without undermining the Second Amendment. This legislation would increase funding for school security measures. It would also fix known problems with NICS background check system (such as a failure of some States to submit mental records) without expanding the program.

Cosponsored a Concurrent Resolution is in response to the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT): The resolution expresses concern over possible restrictions to the rights afforded by the Second Amendment to law-abiding citizens. It outlines specific criteria that must be met to protect that right before the U.S. ratifies it.

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