The White House has released a statement marking National Shooting Sports Month, highlighting the role of hunters, fishers, sportsmen, and gun owners in American history. The message notes that these groups have long contributed to the nation’s traditions of recreation and competition while upholding principles such as liberty, responsibility, and self-reliance.
The statement references the Second Amendment, ratified in 1791, emphasizing how shooting sports have promoted values like focus, discipline, and confidence. According to the message, these activities connect generations and communities while serving as reminders of American freedoms. The President also mentioned that hunting and fishing offer opportunities for Americans to enjoy nature.
"For as long as I am President, the Federal Government will abide by the premise that the God-given right to bear arms shall not be infringed," the statement reads.
The proclamation honors sportsmen who uphold traditions of marksmanship and outdoorsmanship. It encourages citizens to foster a culture of firearm safety. The message concludes: "And above all, we recommit to the eternal truth that our constitutional rights do not come from the hands of government, but from the hands of Almighty God."
