Greg Abbott on Gun Control

Mandatory minimum sentence for illegally possessing guns

No red-flag laws: they violate due process

Abbott has said he believes such a change to the law would be unconstitutional. At the debate, Abbott reiterated that he opposed the change in law "purely from a legal position" and said other states that had passed such laws--like Florida--would have to deal with legal battles. Abbott also said he was opposed to red flag laws because they would deny "lawful Texas gun owners their constitutional right to due process." The Uvalde families have called for the passage of red flag laws.

Signed "campus carry" and "open carry" into law

Support concealed carry without training or permit

The founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, repeatedly pointed out that despite arguments from [legislative sponsors] that more guns make a safer Texas, gun violence has increased year over year, [saying] "Why does Texas still have high gun violence, yet they have a higher rate of gun ownership?"

Legislative Outcome: Passed House 82-62-2 on May/23/21; passed Senate on May/24/21; signed by Governor Greg Abbott Jun/16/21

Texas must be a Second Amendment Sanctuary State

Favor open carry of holstered handgun

Legislative outcome: Passed Senate 20-11-0 on May/29/15; passed House 102-43-1 on May/29/15; signed by Governor Greg Abbott Jun/13/15.

Individual right to keep and bear arms was settled in 1791

Greg Abbott continues to protect 2nd Amendment rights by preparing to challenge potential federal laws that limit gun rights. He was also one of the first Attorneys General in America to challenge the Obama Administration's efforts to use the United Nations to regulate guns in the United States.

As an avid hunter and member of the Texas State Rifle Association and National Rifle Association, Greg Abbott will continue to fight any federal government overreach that aims to disrupt the 2nd Amendment rights of law-abiding Texans.