DOJ Opening New Office
In a major win for gun owners and constitutional conservatives, the Trump administration is launching a brand-new Justice Department office dedicated entirely to defending the Second Amendment. The initiative marks one of the strongest federal efforts in decades to push back against anti-gun policies at the state and local levels.
According to documents reviewed by Congress, the new unit — officially named the Second Amendment Rights Section — will open on December 4 inside the DOJ’s civil rights division.
This new office will investigate and challenge laws, regulations, and local policies that improperly restrict gun ownership, concealed carry, or the right of law-abiding Americans to defend themselves.
Fulfilling President Trump’s Order to Eliminate Gun-Rights Violations
The move stems directly from President Donald Trump’s February executive order, which instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to conduct a government-wide review to identify and eliminate “any ongoing infringements” on Second Amendment rights.
The new office will be responsible for uncovering unconstitutional restrictions, taking enforcement actions, and ensuring the federal government protects — not chips away at — lawful gun ownership.
This is precisely the type of Second Amendment protection older conservative Americans have demanded for years.
A Direct Reversal of Biden-Era Gun Policies
For many voters age 50+, this new office represents a massive shift away from the restrictive gun-control push seen during the Biden years.
Under President Trump, the DOJ is:
- Reprioritizing gun rights as core civil rights
- Investigating anti-gun jurisdictions
- Rolling back federal overreach in policing
- Reaffirming the constitutional right to self-defense
While Democrats continue campaigning for sweeping gun bans, magazine limits, and red-flag expansions, the Trump administration is moving decisively in the opposite direction — expanding protections, restoring rights, and placing the Constitution first.
Why This Matters: Gun Rights Are Under Attack in Many States
The DOJ’s internal reporting confirms what many conservatives already know:
Local governments, especially in deep-blue states, have been quietly passing rules designed to delay or restrict gun ownership.
This includes:
- Excessive fees
- Long wait times
- Delayed concealed-carry approvals
- Unfair licensing rules
- Policies aimed at discouraging gun ownership
Earlier this year, for example, the DOJ opened a federal civil-rights investigation into the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department for allegedly slow-walking concealed-carry permits after lawsuits from gun-rights groups.
Now, with this new office, those investigations will accelerate nationwide.
A Return to Law-and-Order: DOJ Reorganizing Without New Costs
According to the documents sent to Congress:
- The new Second Amendment office requires no additional funding
- It will be created using existing staff and resources
- The Office of Management and Budget has no objections
This ensures fast implementation without bureaucratic delays.
The DOJ is also withdrawing or attempting to withdraw several “consent decrees” — federal agreements imposed on police departments under previous administrations. Many conservatives saw those decrees as unnecessary federal intrusion.
A Strong Message to Anti-Gun States: The Constitution Still Stands
The establishment of the Second Amendment Rights Section sends a clear message:
Under President Trump, the federal government will defend the right of Americans — especially seniors and law-abiding citizens — to protect themselves and their families.
As gun-control activists continue pushing new restrictions, the Trump DOJ is doing the opposite: protecting liberty, restoring constitutional rights, and keeping government overreach in check.
For millions of gun owners across America, this marks a monumental shift — and a significant victory in the ongoing battle to preserve the freedoms guaranteed by the Founders.
