Phoenix – Former Congressman and Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Salmon today issued the following statement expressing his opposition to the U.S. Senate’s gun-control bill:

“What part of ‘shall not be infringed’ does Congress not understand?

“The American people’s Second Amendment rights are under constant attack by the federal government, by blue-state legislatures, and by liberal municipalities.

“This 80-page bill would subsidize red-flag laws and make it harder for law-abiding citizens to purchase firearms, and it contains overly broad language that undoubtedly will open the door to additional gun-control measures in the future.

“I urge Arizona’s congressional delegation to vote ‘no’ on this bipartisan violation of the U.S. Constitution and, instead, move forward with common-sense initiatives, like investments in mental health and training programs, that will keep our communities safe.”

You can read about Salmon’s proposal to enhance school safety here and learn more about his proven record defending the Second Amendment here.

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