Pennsylvania gun owners are facing a pivotal moment.
The United States Supreme Court is preparing to hear cases that could determine whether politicians can ban commonly owned semi-automatic firearms. While the cases originate outside Pennsylvania, the Court’s decision could have far-reaching consequences for gun owners across the Commonwealth.
That’s why all eyes are now on Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday.
A Critical Deadline Is Approaching
Attorneys general from across the country have the opportunity to file or join a pro-Second Amendment “friend of the court” or amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to reject so-called “Assault Weapons” Bans.
But that opportunity won’t last forever.
Once the filing deadline passes, Pennsylvania will lose its chance for Attorney General Sunday to take action alongside other states defending the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners before the nation’s highest court.
Pennsylvania Gun Owners Have Questions
Many gun owners are wondering whether Attorney General Sunday will seize this opportunity. After all, his record has left many Second Amendment supporters disappointed.
Following the federal court’s pro-gun decision in Lara v. Paris, his office sought to continue challenging the ruling instead of allowing 18-to-20-year-old adults to openly carry firearms for self-defense. His office also has not challenged local anti-gun ordinances, including so-called “ghost gun” bans adopted by municipalities across Pennsylvania.
Now, however, Attorney General Sunday has an opportunity to demonstrate that Pennsylvania will stand firmly in defense of the Second Amendment.
The Stakes Could Not Be Higher
Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Democrats have repeatedly expressed support for banning commonly owned semi-automatic firearms if they regain complete control of state government.
The Supreme Court’s eventual ruling could shape whether those efforts succeed.
That makes this amicus brief more than a symbolic gesture. It is an opportunity for Pennsylvania’s chief law enforcement officer to defend the constitutional rights of millions of law-abiding citizens before those fights reach Harrisburg.
Meanwhile, anti-gun attorneys general around the country are already working alongside gun control organizations to urge the Supreme Court to uphold these bans.
Pennsylvania should not remain on the sidelines.
Take Action Today
Attorney General Dave Sunday needs to hear directly from Pennsylvania gun owners.
Every message reinforces that Pennsylvania gun owners expect Attorney General Sunday to stand up for the Constitution — not sit out one of the most important Second Amendment cases in generations.
