NRA and Second Amendment groups oppose Trump team's plan to ban trans people from owning firearms

News of a potential plan from the Trump administration to prevent transgender Americans from owning firearms faced opposition from major Second Amendment groups aligned with Republicans.

The National Rifle Association stated its support for the Second Amendment rights of all law-abiding Americans. They emphasized their opposition to policies that could strip citizens of these rights without due process.

Gun Owners of America also voiced their opposition to any gun bans, emphasizing their firm stance on the issue.

The Department of Justice is considering a proposal to prohibit transgender Americans from possessing firearms, a shift from previous pledges to uphold Second Amendment rights. This proposal follows a mass shooting allegedly carried out by a transgender individual, sparking controversy and conspiracy theories.

The aim of restricting firearm possession among transgender individuals is to prevent those with mental health challenges from accessing firearms while unstable, according to a Justice Department official.

Justice Department officials are exploring the possibility of defining being transgender as a mental illness that could impact firearm ownership rights under existing regulations.

President Trump has taken several actions targeting transgender individuals, including executive orders and policies restricting their rights in various areas.

The president has emphasized his commitment to protecting Second Amendment rights and has directed the Justice Department to safeguard these rights for law-abiding citizens.

Various gun rights organizations have spoken out against the proposed ban on transgender individuals possessing firearms, urging the administration to focus on defending Second Amendment rights instead.