In a significant victory for Second Amendment advocates and the right to privacy, Kentucky has taken a bold step forward with the passage of House Bill 357, also known as the Second Amendment Privacy Act. This pioneering legislation, which received robust support from the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) marks a crucial milestone in protecting the privacy and financial details of firearm and ammunition purchasers in the Bluegrass State.

Crafted with the dedication and foresight of Kentucky state Representatives Derek Lewis and Michael Meredith, along with state Senator Jason Howell, the Second Amendment Privacy Act ensures that the financial transactions of law-abiding citizens buying firearms and ammunition are shielded from undue scrutiny and politicization. By prohibiting financial institutions from using a specific firearm code to track these purchases, the law stands as a bulwark against discrimination and unwarranted surveillance.

The overwhelming approval of this law by Kentucky’s General Assembly is a testament to the state’s commitment to safeguarding the constitutional rights of its citizens. Lawrence G. Keane, NSSF Senior Vice President & General Counsel, lauded the move, emphasizing that Kentucky’s leadership is effectively preventing the interference of “woke” financial agendas in the fundamental rights of Americans to bear arms.