In a bold move that’s sending shockwaves through the Second Amendment community, the Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has publicly called out President Donald Trump for failing to live up to his promise to protect gun rights. Despite Trump’s February executive order titled “Protecting Second Amendment Rights,” the Department of Justice under his administration continues to defend federal gun control statutes — and the FPC says enough is enough.

In a statement released from Washington, D.C., the FPC accused the Trump DOJ of “relentlessly defending the federal government’s unconstitutional gun control regime.” The group cited multiple cases where the Justice Department sided against gun owners rather than supporting efforts to dismantle federal restrictions.

According to the FPC, the Trump administration’s Solicitor General urged the Supreme Court to deny review of a challenge to the National Firearms Act (NFA) — the 1934 law that regulates and taxes items like short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and suppressors. The DOJ claimed these restrictions align with “historical tradition,” effectively endorsing federal overreach the Second Amendment was meant to prevent.

The FPC highlighted several ongoing court battles where the Trump DOJ’s actions appear to conflict with pro-2A promises:

• United States v. Himmani: A case the DOJ supported that could strengthen federal power over individual gun rights.
• United States v. George Peterson: A Fifth Circuit appeal challenging the NFA’s suppressor registration and taxation scheme — opposed by the DOJ.
• Jensen v. ATF: An FPC-backed case directly challenging provisions of the NFA itself.

The FPC argues that these are deliberate choices, not bureaucratic leftovers. The organization is demanding that the President order the DOJ to stop defending these laws and instead use executive power to restore Second Amendment protections.

If the Department of Justice stopped defending the NFA and similar laws, the effects would be immediate and far-reaching.
Victories in federal court could:

• Remove restrictions on suppressors and short-barreled rifles
• Reopen the door for interstate firearm transfers
• Set the stage for striking down magazine capacity limits and AR-15 bans

If the Department of Justice stopped defending the NFA and similar laws, the effects would be immediate and far-reaching.
Victories in federal court could:

• Remove restrictions on suppressors and short-barreled rifles
• Reopen the door for interstate firearm transfers
• Set the stage for striking down magazine capacity limits and AR-15 bans

In short, ending DOJ defense of federal gun control could reset decades of unconstitutional precedent and restore the Second Amendment to its original strength.

FPC’s message to Trump is clear: Stop being passive — start being proactive.

Gun owners who supported Trump for his pro-2A stance are now watching closely to see whether he’ll respond. The DOJ has already delayed its next filing in the Gun Owners of America’s NFA lawsuit until December 15, meaning all eyes will be on the administration’s next move.

As Guns & Gadgets host Jared reminds viewers:

“Actions speak louder than words. If the federal government backs down from defending unconstitutional laws, we could see major wins in court — and the restoration of the Second Amendment.”