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Democrat Senator asks AG Nominee Pam Bondi whether she would advocate for national “red flag” gun confiscation laws, gun bans for 18-20 year old adults, & universal gun registration checks.
This is her response. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/TP56Wqoj2T
— Gun Owners of America (@GunOwners) January 15, 2025
President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General of the United States, Pam Bondi, gave some troubling answers on guns during her confirmation hearing in front of Congress.
When asked about gun laws such as “red flags,” Bondi said she would defend the laws of the United States like she defended Florida laws and offered to sit down and talk with anti-gun Senators on “common sense gun safety” laws. This willingness to meet with Senators about implementing what most in the gun community consider to be unconstitutional legislation is concerning for Second Amendment activists.
Ms. Bondi was nominated to be the next Attorney General of the United States after Matt Gaetz withdrew his nomination due to allegations of sexual misconduct. Mr. Gaetz is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment. Many assumed Trump would pick another strong gun rights candidate. Instead, he chose one that isn’t as strong on gun rights as many hoped he would.
Ms. Bondi has a mixed past when it comes to guns. She claims to be a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, but her history doesn’t support her assertion. Although she has taken some pro-gun stances in the past, she has also praised and defended gun control as the Florida Attorney General.
Notably, Bondi celebrated the Parkland gun control bill. The bill instituted “red flag” laws, also known as extreme risk protection orders (ERPO). Under an ERPO, police can confiscate a person’s firearms because someone asserts they are a danger to themselves or others. The ERPO is issued in an ex parte hearing where the target isn’t present or even notified. Many believe that “red flag” laws are constitutionally dubious because of the lack of due process protections.
The Parkland bill also raised the age to buy a rifle from a dealer from 18 to 21. The Second Amendment says, “the right of the people.” The courts have taken that to mean the political class. The political class is those that have reached the age of majority and can do things such as vote. Her stance on firearms age restrictions disarms part of the political class. She has defended the law in court and expressed support for the Parkland gun control measures.
Ms. Bondi has also defended Florida’s ban on open carry. Although permitless concealed carry is allowed in the Sunshine State, open carry is banned unless you are fishing or hunting. Florida is one of the only states that prohibits the open carrying of firearms, even when a resident has a concealed carry permit. Ms. Bondi chose to defend a law that many gun owners believe is unconstitutional.
If Bondi is confirmed, she will run the Department of Justice (DOJ). The DOJ oversees the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which, under the Biden administration, has been hostile to firearms ownership. Gun owners hoped President Trump would appoint a constitutionalist to head the DOJ, but that isn’t what Bondi is.
Ms. Bondi is expected to be confirmed unless the public can sway their representatives to vote against her. If she is confirmed, gun owners must use their voices to push Congress to ensure she doesn’t violate any American’s God-given constitutionally protected rights as she did to the citizens of Florida.
About John Crump
Mr. Crump is an NRA instructor and a constitutional activist. John has written about firearms, interviewed people from all walks of life, and on the Constitution. John lives in Northern Virginia with his wife and sons, follow him on X at @crumpyss, or at www.crumpy.com.
Pam Bondi is as legit as it gets yesterday she more than held her own she embarrassed those lying democrats on a national level. Who would not meet with those that oppose or agree with policies or are working within the frame work of the constitution. Those that work outside the law Bondi explained that she will prosecute yesterday in the senate hearings. Democrats will now try to seek immunity from Joey. I hope Joey or Miss Joey remembers who ask him not to run again in 2024 Any thing Biden has done for the past six month needs to… Read more »
And immediately, Trump f’s America, and betrays his voters by breaking a promise to defend the 2nd and protect our rights! She is antigun, and will support unconstitutional infringements. Red Flags are blatantly unconstitutional with ex parte hearings, cops breaking in and stealing your property, and your rights being denied – punishment without ever committing a crime, merely being accused that maybe someday you might. What horse manure!
I see the excuses have already started. It’s amazing how you can show people evidence, voting records, history, etc… and people will still find a way to excuse bad behavior and infringement as long as it’s their guy doing it. This woman spent her entire career as AG advocating for and enforcing arms laws. She’s even in video telling Trump about Florida’s new red flag law and he’s supportive of it. Bondi: “What we want to do is let law enforcement come in and take the guns.” Trump: “Good.” https://youtu.be/P5tP3OLhmA0?si=UF0wP7wOPJUsOn9J You can support the 2A or you can support red… Read more »
I’m not concerned about that reply. She didn’t commit to anything; she just got him to STFU about “common sense gun safety” legislation. We should be thanking her for that.
Something to keep an I on.
Following up my post on the article regarding Trumps gun rights being vacated because of his conviction, will Bondi arrest Trump for carrying concealed as I suggested he do.
Rights for me but not thee, or equal treatment under the law?
She is a no and we need Matt back in the equation because I do not trust Pam with my second amendment rights. She is a sell out just like AG Barr.
“Surprise, surprise, surprise!”
— Gomer Pyle
The time to shut her down is NOW!
Nobody should be surprised at this. What would be a shocker is if after she starts on Day One she goes hard pro-2A!