Murphy Introduces Legislation to Protect Military Spouses' Second Amendment Rights

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Protect Our Military Families’ 2nd Amendment Rights Act, alongside Senator Mike Rounds (SD), to ensure the spouses of our service members are afforded the same constitutional rights as those in uniform.

"I will always fight to protect the constitutional rights of my constituents and support our service members and their families," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "Too often, military families are overlooked when Congress tackles challenges facing our warfighters. We must ensure that military spouses' Second Amendment protections are protected and equal to those serving our country in uniform. I am grateful to Senator Rounds for introducing companion legislation in the U.S. Senate and look forward to working together to advocate for this meaningful reform." 
 

Background
Under current law, active-duty service members of the United States Armed Forces may purchase firearms at their assigned duty station with proper documentation. However, their spouses are not granted this same constitutional right.

This bill would amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to provide that a member of the Armed Forces and the spouse of that member shall have the same rights regarding the receipt of firearms at the location of any duty station of the member.