Gun Rights in U.S. See Major Shifts in 2024: Constitutional Carry States Rise, Trump & Vance Elected
The political and legal landscape surrounding gun rights in the U.S. has seen significant shifts in 2024. Louisiana and South Carolina joined the list of states with some form of constitutional carry, bringing the total to 29. Meanwhile, the Democratic ticket for the 2024 election changed, with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz replacing Joe Biden, both known for their anti-gun views.
During his first term, Donald Trump appointed pro-Second Amendment judges and designated gun stores and shooting ranges as essential businesses during the COVID pandemic. The NRA also secured legal victories against New York Attorney Letitia James and Maria Vullo, who tried to suppress their pro-Second Amendment speech. However, President Biden's stance against Second Amendment rights led to his decision to suspend his reelection campaign in July 2024.
The 2024 elections saw several NRA-endorsed candidates, including Tim Sheehy (R) in Montana, Bernie Moreno (R) in Ohio, and Dave McCormick (R) in Pennsylvania, defeating multi-term incumbents in the Senate. Donald Trump and JD Vance were elected as president and vice president, defeating Harris and Walz. This election marked a significant shift in the political climate regarding gun rights.
In December 2024, President Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on federal gun charges, despite previously stating he would not do so. This decision raised eyebrows among his critics. Meanwhile, gun sales continued to surge, with over one million background checks conducted for 64 consecutive months, including a record 1.5 million in November 2024.
The year 2024 witnessed a mix of legal and political changes concerning gun rights in the U.S. The increase in constitutional carry states, the shift in the political landscape, and the pardon of Hunter Biden on gun charges highlight the complex and evolving nature of this issue. As the new administration of Donald Trump and JD Vance takes office, the future of gun policies in the U.S. remains a topic of intense debate and scrutiny.
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