AMAC Supports Veteran’s Second Amendment Rights

American Veterans have sacrificed so much safeguarding our freedoms and deserve the same constitutional protections as every other American.

January 22, 2025

The Honorable Mike Bost
12th Congressional District of Illinois
Chairman, House Veterans Affairs Committee
1211 Longworth House Office Building
United States House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515

Dear Chairman Bost,

On behalf of AMAC Action, the advocacy affiliate of AMAC – the Association of Mature American Citizens,
and our more than 2 million members, I am writing to express our strong support for the Veterans 2nd
Amendment Protection Act. This legislation ensures that our veterans’ due process and Second
Amendment rights are fully protected.

Veterans who have sacrificed so much to safeguard our freedoms deserve the same Constitutional
protections as every other American. Unfortunately, the current practice of reporting veterans to the
National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) simply because they require a fiduciary to
manage their VA benefits, unfairly stigmatizes them, and deprives them of their rights without due
process. There is no evidence to support the assumption that veterans needing assistance with financial
management are inherently dangerous, and such a practice perpetuates harmful stereotypes that deter
veterans from seeking the help they need.

The Veterans’ 2nd Amendment Protection Act corrects this injustice by ensuring that no veteran is
reported to NICS without a court ruling determining that they are a danger to themselves or others. This
approach aligns with the standards applied to civilians and reflects the foundational principles of fairness
and justice that our country upholds. By addressing this issue, the legislation also removes barriers that
discourage veterans from accessing mental health services and other support, an outcome that is critical
for their well-being.

AMAC Action commends your leadership in introducing this vital legislation which represents a
meaningful step towards honoring the service of our nation’s heroes and ensuring their Constitutional
rights are protected.

Sincerely,
Andrew J. Mangione Jr.
Senior Vice President
AMAC Action