Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) is spearheading a coalition of Republican lawmakers advocating for President Trump to select an Attorney General who will swiftly rescind Biden-era gun regulations. This coalition, consisting of 32 House members, submitted a letter on April 21, 2026, outlining three specific gun control measures they want overturned: the pistol stabilizing brace regulation, the “ghost gun” directive, and the universal background check processes that they argue infringe upon Second Amendment rights. These requests highlight a broader concern among conservatives regarding the Department of Justice (DOJ) and its perceived overreach in gun regulation enforcement.
The group emphasizes the need for the incoming Attorney General to issue directives that prevent DOJ attorneys from defending what they deem unconstitutional firearms laws, particularly in light of the recent Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Ass’n v. Bruen. They argue that previous enforcement of such regulations has been politically motivated and harms American gun owners’ rights. Moreover, Clyde and his colleagues call for a thorough reform of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), suggesting the ready removal of officials they view as anti-gun.
Clyde’s letter asserts that no new legislation is necessary for these changes to take place; rather, it calls for leadership and a commitment from the DOJ to uphold Second Amendment protections. The letter underlines the significant backing Trump received from gun owners during the 2024 elections, which could influence his political decisions moving forward.