Wayne Thorn
The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 1041) is a crucial piece of legislation that protects the constitutional rights of those who have served our country. If you are a veteran or a supporter of the Second Amendment, now is the time to take action and contact your representative to demand support for this bill.
What is H.R. 1041?
Currently, thousands of veterans are unjustly stripped of their gun rights simply because they have a fiduciary trustee managing their VA benefits. Under current law, if the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appoints someone to help a veteran manage their finances, that veteran can be reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as mentally incompetent—without due process. This means that veterans, who have honorably served our country, can lose their Second Amendment rights without ever being deemed a danger to themselves or others by a judge.
The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act (H.R. 1041) seeks to correct this injustice by ensuring that no veteran is automatically placed in NICS unless a judge determines they pose a danger to themselves or others. This bill restores fairness and prevents bureaucratic overreach from unjustly infringing on veterans’ rights.
Why This Matters
- Protects Due Process: Veterans should not lose their constitutional rights without a fair legal process.
- Prevents Bureaucratic Overreach: The VA should not have the power to decide who can or cannot own a firearm without a judicial ruling.
- Respects Those Who Served: Veterans fought to defend our freedoms; they should not have to fight their own government to keep their rights.
How You Can Help
H.R. 1041 needs strong support from both veterans and Second Amendment advocates. Here’s what you can do:
- Contact Your Representative – Call, email, or write to your congressional representative and urge them to support H.R. 1041.
- Spread the Word – Share this information with fellow veterans, gun rights supporters, and your community.
- Join Advocacy Groups – Organizations like the NRA, GOA, and VFW are fighting for veterans’ rights—consider joining them in their efforts.
Time to Act
The rights of our veterans are on the line. No veteran should be denied their Second Amendment freedoms without due process. H.R. 1041 is a common-sense bill that ensures fairness and protects the very people who fought for our freedoms.
📢 Contact your representative today and demand they support H.R. 1041!
Let’s stand up for those who stood up for us.
Call 202-224-3121 to find your Congressional representative.
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