Ongoing Awareness

Federal Second Amendment Developments

United States — Federal

Key Developments

SCOTUS — Bruen (2022): Landmark ruling establishing text-history-and-tradition test for gun regulations. Struck down NY concealed carry restrictions.
SCOTUS — Rahimi (2024): Upheld domestic violence restraining order gun prohibitions, narrowing Bruen somewhat.
State-level bans: Multiple states passed assault weapons bans and red flag laws post-Bruen. Virginia's SB2 assault weapons ban passed Senate 21-19 but was vetoed by Gov. Youngkin (2024).

RESOLUTE Citizen Analysis

The right to armed self-defense is a God-given natural right and biblical duty, consistent with Reformed covenant theology and America's founding principles. Christians should oppose all efforts to disarm law-abiding citizens and support magistrates who defend the Second Amendment.

"He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one."

— Luke 22:36 (KJV)

Sources & Resources

SCOTUS — New York State Rifle v. Bruen NRA-ILA — Federal Legislation Tracker