Not a second-class right: We must be vigilant to uphold the Second Amendment

After strong, bipartisan opposition from Congress and an outcry from the American public, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) backed down last week over proposed regulations that would restrict the use of popular ammunition for legal firearms.

While ATF’s sudden reversal is a welcome victory for Second Amendment rights, the backdoor tactics used to limit available ammunition show why Congress and the American public must remain vigilant.

Like many Central Washingtonians, I grew up responsibly exercising the right to bear arms, and I am a longstanding advocate to prot...