South Carolina gun owners have an opportunity to help shape the future of the Second Amendment for the entire country.
The United States Supreme Court is preparing to hear two landmark Second Amendment cases that could determine whether politicians can ban commonly owned semi-automatic firearms. While the cases originate outside South Carolina, the Court’s decision will have major lasting effects on Second Amendment rights.
That’s why all eyes are now on South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.
A Critical Deadline Is Approaching
Attorneys general from across the country have the opportunity to file or join a pro-Second Amendment “friend of the court,” or amicus, brief urging the Supreme Court to reject so-called “Assault Weapons” Bans.
But that opportunity won’t last forever.
Once the filing deadline passes, South Carolina will lose its chance for Attorney General Alan Wilson to stand alongside other states defending the constitutional rights of law-abiding gun owners before the nation’s highest court.
Why This Matters
The Supreme Court will soon hear Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higgins, two cases that could shape Second Amendment jurisprudence for years to come.
At issue is whether governments may ban commonly owned semi-automatic firearms.
Although these cases stem from laws in other states, the Court’s decision could establish constitutional precedent affecting the rights of gun owners across America — including here in South Carolina.
That is why amicus briefs matter.
Organizations, states, and legal advocates use these briefs to provide additional constitutional analysis and demonstrate the broad importance of the issues before the Court. The National Association for Gun Rights is preparing its own pro-Second Amendment amicus brief, and South Carolina’s Attorney General has the opportunity to add the state’s voice in defense of the right to keep and bear arms.
Gun Grabbers Are Already Preparing Their Briefs
The filing deadline is approaching quickly, and preparing an amicus brief takes time.
Anti-gun attorneys general and gun control groups are already preparing their own amicus briefs to argue for unconstitutional gun grabs.
If Attorney General Alan Wilson is going to participate in these critical Second Amendment cases, he needs to hear from South Carolina gun owners now — not after the filing window closes.
Gun owners deserve to know their Attorney General is willing to defend those constitutional rights before the highest court in the country when the opportunity arises.
This is a chance for South Carolina to help shape one of the most important Second Amendment cases in generations.
Take Action Today
Attorney General Alan Wilson needs to hear directly from South Carolina gun owners.
Every message reinforces that South Carolina gun owners expect Attorney General Wilson to stand up for the Constitution and help defend the rights of law-abiding Americans before the Supreme Court.
