Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act

The Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 705, is a piece of legislation that aims to protect the Second Amendment rights of veterans who receive assistance from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 30, 2017, by Representative Phil Roe of Tennessee.

The main purpose of the bill is to prevent the VA from reporting veterans to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) as "mentally defective" without due process. This designation currently prohibits veterans from owning firearms, even if they are not a danger to themselves or others. The bill seeks to ensure that veterans are not unfairly stripped of their Second Amendment rights without proper legal proceedings.

Additionally, the bill would require the VA to provide veterans with the opportunity to challenge any determination that they are mentally incompetent before being reported to the NICS. This would give veterans the chance to defend their rights and ensure that they are not unjustly deprived of their ability to own firearms. Overall, the Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act is aimed at protecting the constitutional rights of veterans while also ensuring that those who may pose a danger to themselves or others are properly evaluated and treated. The bill has received support from various veterans' organizations and Second Amendment advocacy groups.