Citizen Defense Protection Act

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Citizen Defense Protection Act

Purpose:
To reinforce the constitutional right to self-defense, restore freedoms under the Second Amendment, and limit governmental overreach infringing on American citizens’ privacy.

Title I: Nationwide Carry

Section 1: Establishment of National Reciprocity

  1. Individuals with valid concealed carry permits from any state are authorized to carry concealed firearms nationwide, overriding state-specific restrictions.
  2. No state or local government may enact legislation or regulations that impede the exercise of concealed carry rights by permit holders.

Section 2: Constitutional Carry Protections

  1. Any U.S. citizen who may legally own a firearm shall have the right to carry it without requiring a permit.
  2. No fees, registration, or additional requirements shall be imposed on lawful firearm owners exercising carry rights.

Title II: Repeal of National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 and 1986 Machine Gun Ban

Section 1: NFA Repeal

  1. The National Firearms Act of 1934 is repealed in its entirety.
  2. Taxation, registration, and restrictions on firearms such as suppressors, short-barreled rifles/shotguns, and similar items are nullified.

Section 2: 1986 Machine Gun Ban Repeal

  1. The Hughes Amendment to the Firearm Owners Protection Act (1986) is repealed.
  2. Citizens may lawfully manufacture, purchase, and own fully automatic firearms without undue restriction.

Title III: Strengthening the Second Amendment

Section 1: Codification of 2nd Amendment Protections

  1. Federal law shall prohibit any future attempts to ban, confiscate, or impose universal registration of firearms.
  2. A citizen’s right to own and bear arms shall not be infringed based on firearm type, capacity, or intended lawful use.

Section 2: Federal Preemption

  1. Federal protections under the Second Amendment override all conflicting state or local regulations.
  2. All courts are directed to prioritize these protections in adjudicating firearm-related cases.

Title IV: Default Immunity for Self-Defense

Section 1: Establishment of Immunity

  1. Individuals who lawfully use force in self-defense or defense of others are granted default legal immunity from criminal and civil liability.
  2. Burden of proof to challenge immunity rests solely on the prosecution or plaintiff.

Section 2: Protections from Civil Retaliation

  1. Individuals found immune under this act cannot be sued by the aggressor, their estate, or related parties.

Title V: Repeal of Patriot Act Provisions on Citizen Surveillance

Section 1: Elimination of Unconstitutional Surveillance

  1. All sections of the USA PATRIOT Act authorizing warrantless spying, data collection, or surveillance on American citizens without probable cause are repealed.
  2. Federal agencies are prohibited from using bulk data collection or surveillance against U.S. citizens without judicial oversight and specific warrants.

Section 2: Accountability Measures

  1. Violations of this title by federal agencies or contractors shall result in penalties, including fines, dismissal of cases, and potential imprisonment for individuals responsible.
  2. A Congressional review board will oversee all citizen surveillance programs to ensure compliance with constitutional rights.

Title VI: Implementation and Oversight

Section 1: Effective Date

  1. This Act shall take effect immediately upon passage and signature into law.

Section 2: Oversight and Reporting

  1. A bipartisan committee will oversee the implementation of this Act and issue an annual report to Congress evaluating its impact.
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