In a decisive move reinforcing the constitutional right to bear arms, the White House issued an executive order yesterday, titled 'Protecting Second Amendment Rights'. The President has mandated a thorough examination of all federal actions since January 2021 that may have encroached upon the Second Amendment liberties of American citizens. The Attorney General is tasked with presenting a plan of action to protect these rights within 30 days, as per The White House.

The comprehensive review outlined in the order mandates a look at various regulations and policies not limited to, but including, all Presidential and agency actions that might have compromised the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens, rules set out by the Department of Justice, and the regulatory enforcement policy related to firearms. As stipulated by the order, The Second Amendment is an indispensable safeguard of security and liberty, echoing an enduring sentiment held by gun rights advocates.

Details on the executive order suggest scrutiny of the positions taken by the United States in ongoing and potential litigation that affects Americans' ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights and an evaluation of the classification of firearms and ammunition. The Attorney General is also directed to review the process surrounding the application system for making, transferring, or exporting firearms, which may hold implications for manufacturers and gun owners alike.

The move has been seen as a reinforcement of the Administration's stance on the right to keep and bear arms. The executive order reinforces that "the right to keep and bear arms must not be infringed," a point of contention that has fueled ongoing debates across the nation, per The White House. Moreover, the order clarifies that nothing within it should be construed to affect the existing authority of any executive department or the functions of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.