Gun Debate is Key to Protecting Individual Liberty
Apr 10, 2013
At its core, the Second Amendment helps ensure that individuals and local communities can serve as the first line of defense against threats to our persons and property. Any limitation on this fundamental right of self-defense makes us more dependent on government for protection. But government can’t be everywhere at all times, so the practical effect of limiting our individual rights is to make us less secure.
Senator Lee Shares Voices of American Citizens Who Want to Protect 2nd Amendment
Apr 10, 2013
The President has spent several weeks evoking the tragedy at Sandy Hook and highlighting the voices of the victims in an effort to promote his gun control proposals. But he has not explained to the American people how any of his new gun control measures would have prevented that or any other terrible tragedy or reduced gun violence in any measurable way.
Lee: We have no intention of preventing debate or votes on gun control bills
Apr 10, 2013
For several weeks now, Washington and the rest of the country have been debating several new gun control proposals. Along with a number of my colleagues, including the Minority Leader, I have declared my intention to resist an immediate vote on any new restrictions that would serve primarily to limit the freedoms of law-abiding citizens rather than reduce violent crime.
Lee: We Have Been Voting On and Debating Guns for Weeks
Apr 9, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) shot back against misleading claims by President Obama and top congressional Democrats that Republicans are blocking votes or debate on new gun control legislation.
Lee Praises Momentum for Protecting Second Amendment Rights, Launches #Protect2A
Apr 8, 2013
Americans know the true meaning and purpose of the Second Amendment is to guarantee our right to self-defense in our system of self-government. We’re asking citizens to share their stories about what the Second Amendment means to them and why they feel the Senate should protect their 2A rights.
Lee Opposes UN Arms Trade Treaty
Apr 3, 2013
The United Nations Arms Trade Treaty is deeply flawed, which is why a majority of senators recently voted to stop the administration from continuing to push it
Second Amendment: History's lesson and warning
Apr 3, 2013
Gun control isn't about guns — it's about control. And the right to bear arms isn't about the arms — it's about the right.
Lee: Gun Proposals Limit Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Citizens
Apr 1, 2013
In the coming weeks, the Senate will begin consideration of new gun legislation. Along with several of my colleagues, I have declared my intention to resist an immediate vote on any new restrictions that would serve primarily to limit the 2nd amendment rights of law-abiding citizens rather than reduce violent crime.
Lee Responds to President’s Call to Restrict Gun Rights
Mar 28, 2013
The gun control proposals the president is calling for Congress to pass would primarily serve to reduce the constitutionally protected rights of law-abiding citizens while having little or no effect on violent crime.
Lee Gets Vote on Amendment to Increase PILT Payments
Mar 23, 2013
Today, Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) received a vote on his amendment to ensure that Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payments are roughly equivalent to the lost property tax revenues. The amendment passed in a voice vote.
