Dashe Will Advocate For The 2nd Amendment

Upholding the Constitution and protecting the rights it guarantees is essential to preserving our freedoms. The Second Amendment is a cornerstone of those freedoms, deserving our unwavering defense.

Opposition to Bill H.4885: Bill H.4885 represents a concerning effort to limit Second Amendment rights, introducing sweeping changes without adequate public engagement. The bill broadens the definition of “assault weapons” to include firearms and accessories that have been legally owned by Massachusetts citizens for years, effectively banning numerous lawful firearms.

Protecting Due Process: The bill's recent emergency preamble, introduced by Maura Healey, attempts to expedite the legislation, sidestepping meaningful dialogue and due process. H.4885 seeks to restrict private firearm transfers, even among family members, and impose additional licensing requirements and fees that would make it harder and more costly for responsible citizens to obtain or renew their licenses. These financial burdens disproportionately affect low-income individuals, turning gun ownership from a right into a privilege.

Strict Storage and Transportation Mandates: H.4885 also includes vague mandates on firearm storage and transportation, which leave responsible gun owners vulnerable to criminal penalties. Additionally, the bill attempts to limit personal freedoms by restricting where individuals can legally carry firearms, further limiting the right to self-defense in public spaces.

Key Points:

• Oppose H.4885: Stand against legislation that broadens the definition of “assault weapons” and bans lawful firearms without proper public engagement.
• Defend Due Process: Reject expedited processes that bypass citizen input and impose financial burdens, making gun ownership costly for low-income residents.
• Protect Personal Freedom: Oppose vague mandates on firearm storage and transportation that put responsible gun owners at risk of criminal penalties.
• Support Self-Defense Rights: Defend the right to carry firearms in public spaces, ensuring that self-defense remains a protected freedom.

As your candidate for State Senate, I am committed to preserving our Second Amendment rights and opposing any legislation that seeks to erode these freedoms without respecting the voices of the people. Together, we can ensure that all legislative actions in Massachusetts reflect the values and beliefs of our community.