Summary
Orders a review of all government rules to make sure they do not unfairly limit the right of people to own guns.
What problem does this solve?
Some believe that recent government actions have unfairly limited the rights of law-abiding citizens to own guns. This order requires the Attorney General to find any such limits and create a plan to fix them.
Who does this affect?
- Gun owners
- Firearms manufacturers and dealers
What does this order do?
Requires a full review of government actions on gun rights
Orders the Attorney General to look at all government rules, plans, and agreements to see if they unfairly limit the Second Amendment rights of citizens.
Focuses on actions from 2021 to 2025
Specifies that the review must include all presidential and agency actions related to gun safety from January 2021 through January 2025.
Examines rules from the bureau of alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and explosives
Directs the Attorney General to review rules made by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) concerning guns and gun sellers.
Reviews reports from the white house office of gun violence prevention
Includes a review of all reports and documents from the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention as part of the plan.
What is the real world impact?
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Could weaken gun safety rules
Orders a review of gun safety measures from the previous administration, which could lead to rolling back rules designed to prevent gun violence. This may be seen as a political action to undo the work of a prior president.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately and sets a 30-day deadline for a review and plan of action.
Plan of action submission
Within 30 days of February 7, 2025, the Attorney General must give the President a proposed plan to protect Second Amendment rights.