The GOSAFE Act: A Dangerous Step Toward Disarming Law-Abiding Americans
In a recent article published by Firearms News, author Darwin Nercesian, GOSAFE Act Introduced to Ban Semi-Automatic Firearms with Detachable Magazines, breaks down the deeply troubling implications of the so-called GOSAFE Act—a federal bill introduced by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Angus King (I-ME), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Michael Bennet (D-CO). Titled “Senators Introduce Bill to Ban Most Semi-Automatic Firearms,” Nercesian’s piece exposes how this legislation seeks to outlaw millions of commonly owned firearms by targeting gas-operated semi-automatics, the very firearms that countless Americans use for self-defense, sport, and preserving liberty.
To be clear, this bill is not about reducing violence. It’s about expanding government control and limiting the rights of peaceful, law-abiding citizens.
What Does the GOSAFE Act Do?
According to Nercesian, the bill would:
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Ban gas-operated semi-automatic rifles and shotguns.
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Require magazines to be permanently fixed and limited to 10 rounds for rifles and 15 for handguns.
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Give the U.S. Attorney General sweeping power to approve or deny future firearm designs.
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Criminalize various components and accessories, including those used to lawfully enhance a firearm’s performance.
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Launch a so-called “voluntary” buyback program—which ultimately threatens peaceful owners with felony charges for noncompliance.
These provisions aren’t about safety. They’re about disarmament.
Why This Is Dangerous
1. It’s a direct attack on the Second Amendment.
The right to keep and bear arms doesn’t come with a clause that allows government bureaucrats to decide what types of arms are “acceptable.” The Second Amendment wasn’t written to protect deer hunters—it was written to ensure the people have the means to defend themselves against threats, including tyranny.
2. It targets function, not misuse.
The GOSAFE Act doesn’t focus on criminal misuse of firearms; it focuses on the mechanics of lawful firearms. That means responsible gun owners are penalized simply for owning efficient, modern firearms—tools specifically protected under the Supreme Court’s Heller and Bruen decisions.
3. It empowers unelected officials.
Giving the Attorney General power to approve or reject firearm designs is unprecedented and dangerous. It allows unelected bureaucrats to unilaterally decide what Americans can or cannot possess. That’s not regulation—it’s authoritarianism.
4. It criminalizes peaceable possession.
As Nercesian points out, the Act makes it a crime to continue owning what was previously lawful. This is not a “grandfathering” measure—it’s a criminalization of constitutionally protected conduct under the thin veil of “buybacks.”
Guns Are Not Violent—People Are
The phrase “gun violence” itself is a propaganda term meant to redirect blame. Guns are inanimate tools. The violence comes from individuals—many of whom illegally procure firearms and ignore every restriction already on the books. Magazine bans, fixed magazines, background checks—none of these stop criminals. They only disarm the good guys.
The Real Goal: Civilian Disarmament
This legislation is not about “commonsense safety.” It’s part of a long, deliberate campaign to normalize the erosion of gun rights in America. First it’s a feature ban. Then it’s magazine limits. Then it’s design approval. Eventually, it’s confiscation—piece by piece.
As Nercesian’s article effectively shows, the GOSAFE Act is sweeping, overreaching, and crafted with the intent to reshape the future of American firearm ownership—not for the better, but to slowly dismantle a fundamental constitutional right.
Final Word
Don’t be fooled by the rhetoric of “balancing rights with safety.” Our rights are not negotiable, and they are not subject to the whims of fear-driven legislation. The GOSAFE Act is a clear and present danger to the freedoms enshrined in the Constitution—and it must be opposed at every level.
The Real Goal: Civilian Disarmament
This is not about “commonsense safety.” It’s a calculated attempt to chip away at civilian gun ownership. First features, then capacity, then approval rights—eventually full confiscation.
As a Second Amendment grassroots organization, Jews Can Shoot stands firmly in agreement with the concerns raised by Firearms News. We’ve seen time and again that whenever bills are introduced to restrict The People’s access to firearms, the sponsors are almost always Democrats. The pattern is undeniable—and so is the threat to our rights.
Don’t Be Fooled by the Name: The GOSAFE Act Is a Direct Assault on Your Rights
The so-called “GOSAFE Act” may sound like a measure to protect public safety, but don’t be misled by the name. GOSAFE actually stands for “Gas-Operated Semi-Automatic Firearms Exclusion” Act—a sweeping attempt to ban some of the most commonly owned firearms in America. Anti-gun lawmakers know that words like “safe” and “safety” can be used to manipulate public opinion, making it easier to strip away your constitutional rights under the guise of protection. This isn’t about safety—it’s about control. True safety comes from preserving the rights of law-abiding citizens to defend themselves.
Gun Rights Organizations’ Responses
- Gun Owners of America (GOA): “There are no exceptions to ‘shall not be infringed,’ and even if this bill were to pass we will make sure to tie it up in court so long you’re not even in office anymore.”
- Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC): Called it “the most aggressive attack on our rights yet.”
- National Rifle Association (NRA): “Blatantly violates the U.S. Constitution and U.S. Supreme Court rulings.”
- National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF): “Openly defiant of the rights protected by the U.S. Constitution.”
- National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR): “Would ban nearly every semi-automatic firearm in common use.”
- ConcealedCarry.com: Published an exposé calling it a “Dangerous Overreach.”
- Texas Gun Rights Foundation: Asserted that the GOSAFE Act violates recent Supreme Court decisions.
These voices from across the Second Amendment community echo a powerful message: The GOSAFE Act must be opposed.
By Doris Wise, Founder and President, Jews Can Shoot and Stay-Armed.com
Nothing says NEVER AGAIN like an ARMED JEW ®
A message to all who cherish freedom:
Disarmament invites Tyranny.
Self-defense preserves LIBERTY.
