U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has announced the formation of a Department of Justice task force dedicated to protecting Second Amendment rights, directly opposing the Biden administration’s perceived anti-gun policies.

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (2-minute read) — U.S. Attorney General Pamela Bondi has taken a bold stance to defend the constitutional right to bear arms by launching a new Department of Justice initiative called the Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force. This move, she explained, is aimed squarely at reversing what she describes as federal overreach during the Biden administration, which she claims unfairly targeted lawful gun owners and businesses.

Announced just one day after the formal creation of the task force, Bondi’s statement emphasized that this group will act as a powerful tool for defending gun rights. It combines litigation efforts, policy strategy, and the support of multiple federal agencies including the ATF and FBI. Bondi, who will chair the task force, stated that this effort ends the “second-class” treatment of the Second Amendment, aligning with an executive order issued by former President Donald Trump. That order prioritizes the protection of gun rights for responsible, law-abiding Americans.

A Shift in Federal Firearm Policy

This initiative is part of a larger campaign to bolster Second Amendment protections nationwide, as laid out in a policy plan submitted to Trump. In her memo, Bondi stressed that the task force’s mission includes ensuring federal agencies are not infringing on constitutional freedoms. The group will also monitor any future policy proposals for potential conflicts with gun rights.

Supporters of the move have praised it as a much-needed course correction in federal gun policy. Critics of the Biden administration’s stance on firearms have long voiced concerns that the previous regulatory efforts disproportionately impacted law-abiding gun owners, rather than focusing on criminal misuse of firearms.

For gun owners and concealed carry permit holders, the creation of this task force could signal a renewed focus on legal protections, reduced regulatory burdens, and increased emphasis on individual rights.

Safety Tip: Always stay informed on your state and federal gun laws. Knowing your rights and responsibilities as a gun owner is essential for legal and safe firearm use.