The battle for the Second Amendment is the loudest it has been in years. From states using the Tenth Amendment to protect their residents gun rights, to common citizens like Otis McDonald challenging Chicago’s oppressive gun laws, Americans have become passionate about defending their right to bear arms. Cynthia Davis, a Republican from O’Fallon, Missouri, is right in the middle of the battle.

She has introduced in Missouri three new gun bills in the Missouri State House. As well, she issued a statement reminding Missourians our founding fathers gave us the Second Amendment to defend our freedoms and protect against oppressive governments, even if that government is the federal government. Here’s the press release from Davis’s office:

Every word in our US Constitution was put there for a reason. When our founding fathers inserted the First Amendment, it was to protect our ability to discuss every topic. When they inserted the Second Amendment, it was to insure that should the Federal Government become tyrannical, the citizens could protect themselves. History is riddled with examples of oppressive governments that began their régimes with disarming the citizenry. My grandfather was one who was victimized by such an action. Most of his family was executed in the Armenian genocide that began when the Turks disarmed the Armenians.

I have filed three bills this year to strengthen the right of the citizens to protect themselves.

1.) HB 1230 is known as the “Missouri Firearms Freedom Act”---This is very close to what passed in Montana. It is okay to “borrow” legislative ideas from other states, especially ones that are proven to work. This law says that guns and ammunition made in Missouri and used in Missouri are not subject to federal regulation. For too long the national government has used “The Commerce Clause” to regulate industries in our state if any of it crosses into other states. This is just one way we can show them that they are not allowed to regulate that which happens within our state. Link here to see me in speaking at a Rally for Gun Rights last Saturday.

2.) Concealed Weapon permits currently cost $100 and only last for 3 years. It should not cost anything extra to make the permit for 5 years. Indiana’s CCW permit is valid for a lifetime. While I like that idea, other states may not honor our permits if they’re validated for a lifetime. My bill is called HB 1239.

3.) HB 1232 brackets out the words that say firearms are prohibited in churches. This decision needs to be left up to the congregation, not the government. Those who own the property should be able to determine their own standards. You can link here to read an article about this proposal: KBIA-PBS

Additionally, I have put my name on two lawsuits that are going before the US Supreme Court. The NRA is defending these cases, and I am named on the amicus briefs. I will always use the strength of my position to stand up for our rights. My commitment to the constitution is unwavering.