Staff Reports
AWR Hawkins delivered a fiery defense of young Americans’ gun rights at a Young America’s Foundation event this week. The conservative commentator slammed laws blocking 18-year-olds from buying firearms, declaring, “If you’re free, you’re free!” His remarks come as courts battle over whether adults under 21 should exercise full Second Amendment rights.
A recent Fifth Circuit Court ruling backed Hawkins’ stance, striking down bans on handgun sales to 18-20-year-olds. Judges called these restrictions unconstitutional, affirming that legal adults deserve equal protection under the Bill of Rights. This victory for liberty exposes the left’s obsession with disarming patriotic young Americans ready to defend their homes and communities.
Liberal politicians claim 18-year-olds are “too immature” to own guns while letting them vote, join the military, and sign contracts. Hawkins mocked this hypocrisy, asking, “Do we trust them with ballots but not bullets?” The double standard reveals Democrats’ true goal: weakening self-reliance to make citizens dependent on government.
The Biden administration keeps pushing radical gun control despite this court defeat. Their agenda threatens foundational freedoms while ignoring real solutions to crime. Hawkins warned that disarming law-abiding citizens only empowers criminals and tyrants.
Second Amendment rights matter most for vulnerable Americans living in high-crime cities. Single mothers and small business owners need protection now more than ever. Restricting firearm access leaves honest citizens defenseless against rising violence fueled by soft-on-crime policies.
This fight isn’t just about guns—it’s about preserving American values. Our founders ensured citizens could resist tyranny. Today’s patriots must guard these liberties against elites who think bureaucrats should decide who qualifies for constitutional rights.
Democrats’ obsession with age limits exposes their contempt for young conservatives. They want to silence the next generation of freedom-loving Americans. But the Constitution doesn’t have asterisks or fine print. Our rights aren’t granted by government—they’re granted by God.
Hawkins’ message inspires young patriots to reject leftist fearmongering. At 18, Americans can fight wars, start families, and build businesses. They sure as hell can handle a handgun. The Fifth Circuit’s decision is a win for liberty—and a warning to politicians who ignore the Constitution.
