Staff Reports
In a significant escalation of the national debate over gun rights, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) has called out the Department of Justice and Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding action against what it deems widespread Second Amendment violations in a dozen states. The group’s “Dirty Dozen” list—targeting California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, and Washington—spotlights states where gun rights are being treated as government-granted privileges rather than constitutionally protected freedoms. This bold move comes as the DOJ, under new leadership, signals a willingness to defend gun owners after years of neglect and hostility from previous administrations.
The timing of this challenge is crucial. With President Trump and Attorney General Bondi establishing a Second Amendment Task Force, the federal government appears poised to reverse the trend of treating gun rights as second-class. The DOJ’s recent investigation into Los Angeles County’s delays in processing concealed carry permits is a promising first step, but the CCRKBA’s call for a broader probe could be the catalyst for a much-needed reckoning. For too long, anti-gun states have enacted draconian laws that burden law-abiding citizens, turning basic self-defense rights into a maze of permits, fees, and arbitrary restrictions.
What’s at stake here is not just the right to keep and bear arms in the twelve targeted states, but the future of constitutional liberty nationwide. The Supreme Court’s Bruen decision made it clear that the Second Amendment must be treated as a fundamental right, rooted in America’s history and tradition, not subject to the whims of activist lawmakers. Yet, instead of respecting the Court’s ruling, many blue states have doubled down, passing new restrictions and daring gun owners to challenge them in court. This defiance underscores the urgent need for federal intervention and robust enforcement of constitutional protections.
Many have long warned that unchecked government power in the realm of gun control is a slippery slope that threatens all civil liberties. The CCRKBA’s campaign is a rallying cry for Americans who believe in limited government and individual responsibility. If the DOJ heeds this call and takes action against the “Dirty Dozen,” it could set a precedent that finally puts anti-gun politicians on notice: the days of trampling on the Second Amendment are over. The right to self-defense is not negotiable, and neither is the Constitution.
Now is the time for gun owners and freedom-loving citizens to unite, stay informed, and hold their leaders accountable. Grassroots advocacy—through calls, emails, and public pressure—has already begun to shift the conversation, but more is needed. The battle for the Second Amendment is far from over, but with renewed federal resolve and the courage of organizations like the CCRKBA, there is real hope for restoring and protecting the rights that make America exceptional.
