“For years, Washington bureaucrats and the radical Left have tried to chip away at the constitutional rights of hardworking Americans,” Patronis said. “The Firearm Freedom Act sends a clear message that we will defend the Constitution, stand up for law-abiding gun owners, and protect the freedoms that make America exceptional. I’ll never back down from fighting for the Second Amendment.”
A press release from Patronis’ Office stated the goals of the Firearm Freedom Act are to repeal the Hughes Amendment, restore lawful access for responsible American gun owners and refocus federal firearm enforcement on criminals and illegal gun trafficking, not responsible gun owners.
“For 40 years, Congress has kicked this fight down the road,” said Erich Pratt, senior vice president of Gun Owners of America. “The Firearms Freedom Act of 2026 is one of the most important Second Amendment bills introduced in a generation, and Gun Owners of America is proud to endorse it.”
“The Hughes Amendment was unconstitutional the moment it became law, and it’s long past time to repeal it. We’re calling on every pro-gun Member of Congress to cosponsor this bill immediately and to demand a vote in the House.”
