Daines: King-Thompson Gun Control Bill Undermines Second Amendment

Statement

Congressman Steve Daines today condemned legislation introduced in the House today by Representatives Peter King (NY-02) and Mike Thompson (CA-05) mirroring Senate proposals that threaten to infringe upon Montanans' Second Amendment rights.

In a speech on the House floor, Daines expressed his opposition to the King-Thompson legislation.

"This bill, which mirrors a recent Senate proposal to expand background checks, holds threats to our Second Amendment rights, while doing little to actually address the underlying problems behind violent crimes," Daines stated. "As thousands of Montanans have shared with me, expanding Washington bureaucracy and restricting the rights of law-abiding citizens is the wrong approach. This is the number one issue I hear about from the people of my great state. As a fifth-generation Montanan and lifelong sportsman, I am deeply commitment to protecting the rights that thousands of Montanans lawfully exercise every day. And we recognized the Second Amendment is not about hunting--it's about freedom. That's why I joined my colleague, Representative Steve Stockman, in calling on the House to block any proposals that undermine the Second Amendment. And I will continue to fight against any proposals-- whether in the House or the Senate--that threaten Montanans' Second Amendment rights."

Daines has been a vocal opponent of President Obama and Senator Dianne Feinstein's recent gun control proposals and has committed to fighting against any efforts that would restrict Montanans' Second Amendment rights. Daines recently joined Congressman Steve Stockman in signing a letter calling for the House to block any legislation that would put new firearms restrictions in place.

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