This week, Missouri took a bold stand for the Second Amendment, pushing back against federal overreach with the passage of the Second Amendment Preservation Act (SAPA). This new law reinforces the state’s commitment to gun rights, preventing local and state law enforcement from enforcing federal gun restrictions that infringe on the constitutional rights of law-abiding citizens.
A Victory for Gun Owners
Governor Mike Parson signed the bill into law, sending a clear message that Missouri will not bow to unconstitutional federal gun control. The law prohibits state and local agencies from enforcing any federal regulations that go beyond Missouri’s own gun laws. That means if Washington, D.C. dreams up another round of oppressive gun bans or restrictions, Missouri won’t play along.
This legislation is part of a growing Second Amendment sanctuary movement sweeping the country. Other states, including Texas and Tennessee, have taken similar steps to protect their citizens from federal overreach. But Missouri’s law is especially strong, giving citizens and law enforcement officials the right to sue agencies that violate the act.
Why This Matters
For years, the federal government has chipped away at gun rights with bureaucratic regulations and executive orders—sidestepping Congress and the Constitution. Whether it’s attempts to ban commonly owned firearms, restrict magazine capacities, or impose universal background checks that create a de facto gun registry, the attack on the Second Amendment has been relentless.
But Missouri is showing that states still have power. By refusing to enforce federal gun control laws, SAPA draws a line in the sand, affirming that Missourians—not bureaucrats in Washington—will decide their own firearm laws.
Gun Grabbers Furious, Patriots Rejoice
Predictably, anti-gun activists and left-wing politicians are fuming. They claim the law undermines “public safety” and makes it harder to enforce gun control. But that’s exactly the point—law-abiding Americans shouldn’t be subjected to unconstitutional regulations that criminals ignore anyway.
Gun rights groups, on the other hand, are celebrating this move as a huge win for individual freedoms. Organizations like the Missouri Firearms Coalition and Gun Owners of America have applauded the law, calling it a model for other states to follow.
What’s Next?
With Missouri leading the way, expect other pro-gun states to follow suit. The Biden administration may try to challenge SAPA in court, but Missouri officials have already pledged to defend the law at all costs.
This isn’t just about Missouri—this is a fight for the very foundation of the Second Amendment. When one state stands up, it emboldens others to do the same.
Missouri just set the standard. The question now is—which state is next?
