Issue Position: Second Amendment

Issue Position

One of the basic rights afforded by our Constitution is the right to bear arms, as was outlined in the Second Amendment. This right has been under constant attack in recent years, as the liberals attempt to place more control in the hands of the government, rather than trusting citizens to protect themselves.

Lee Bright strongly believes that the Constitution should be taken literally when it says that our right to bear arms "shall not be infringed". This means that the government has no authority to prohibit the free exercise of this liberty, which is why Lee proposed his Constitutional Carry Amendment. This bill would allow South Carolina citizens to protect themselves at all times without the need to ask the government for permission first. Other states that allow guns to be carried in public have seen drops in crime rates, while states that enforce strict gun laws see a noticeable rise in crime.Other pro-Second Amendment bills sponsored by Lee include the Firearms Freedom Act, Firearms Liberty Act, along with many others that promote the rights of gun owners.

This is why Lee has been given an "A" rating by the NRA and has earned the support and trust of gun owners throughout South Carolina. Lee has traveled the state in an effort to gather support for his legislation, which has been received very well by the citizens.

While in the U.S. Senate, Lee will stand firm for the Second Amendment and protect the constitutional right to bear arms at every opportunity. The Federal government should be restrained from enforcing anti-gun laws, as those decisions should be left up to the states to decide.

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