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Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol to express their support for gun owners and emphasize the importance of preserving the Constitutional Right to Bear Arms. State Representatives Charlie Meier, Regan Deering, and Patrick Windhorst spoke on this issue.

Patrick Windhorst, who serves as the House Republican Floor Leader and is a ranking member on relevant committees, criticized policies passed by Illinois Democrats. He stated that these policies harm citizens' rights to practice their Constitutional Rights. “The people I represent take their responsibility to care for, store, and use their firearms very seriously," said Windhorst. He argued that Illinois law conflicts with the US Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen Decision regarding firearm regulation.

Charlie Meier highlighted his perspective on defending the Second Amendment: “Where I come from, defending the Second Amendment is not just about talking points, it’s about protecting our very way of life.” He criticized Democrats for supporting stricter laws on gun owners while advocating for policies he believes are soft on crime.

Regan Deering addressed advocates during Illinois Gun Owner’s Lobby Day in Springfield. She expressed support for those rallying in defense of constitutional rights: “To the advocates, House Republicans see you, support you, and will tirelessly defend you and your constitutional rights.”

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