Pam Bondi is an “I support the Second Amendment but…” I hope to see something different given that this is our one opportunity with respect the the 2A. When, not if, the Dems get back into power again, it will be too late.
he appointment of Pam Bondi as United States Attorney General has reignited a critical debate within the firearms community regarding her historical support for Red Flag Laws. As a staunch defender of constitutional liberties, the Second Amendment Institute finds Bondi’s past actions deeply troubling, particularly her role in advancing policies that undermine the Second Amendment and Due Process Clause of the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments. This article examines Bondi’s record, exposes the dangers of Red Flag Laws, articulates their constitutional infirmities, and issues an unequivocal demand: Attorney General Bondi must immediately denounce Red Flag Laws and dedicate her tenure to safeguarding the God-given right to keep and bear arms.
Pam Bondi’s Historical Stance on Red Flag Laws
Pam Bondi’s tenure as Florida Attorney General (2011–2019) provides the clearest window into her views on gun control, particularly her embrace of Red Flag Laws following the tragic 2018 Parkland shooting. In the wake of that event, which claimed 17 lives, Bondi worked alongside then-Governor Rick Scott to enact the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. This legislation included a “Risk Protection Order” provision—Florida’s version of a Red Flag Law—allowing law enforcement or family members to petition courts to temporarily seize firearms from individuals deemed a threat to themselves or others. Bondi not only supported this measure but defended it against legal challenges from the National Rifle Association (NRA), which argued it violated constitutional rights. Courts ultimately upheld the law in 2020, after Bondi left office, cementing her legacy as a proponent of such policies.
During her 2025 Senate confirmation hearings, Bondi reiterated her support for these measures, telling Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) that she stood by Florida’s post-Parkland laws and expressing willingness to review similar federal proposals. While she claimed to be “pro-Second Amendment,” her actions suggest a willingness to compromise on core constitutional principles under the guise of public safety. This mixed record has alarmed Second Amendment advocates, who see Bondi’s history as a harbinger of potential federal overreach under her leadership at the Department of Justice.
The Dangers of Red Flag Laws
By the Second Amendment Institute
