Ilhan Omar Pushes for Federal Power Grab on Guns

Rep. Ilhan Omar is once again calling for sweeping federal gun control. After a tragic shooting in Minnesota, she appeared on CNN to say that Congress must pass national laws to stop such violence. She says partisanship is not saving our children. But let’s call this what it really is: another push for Washington to take more power and strip away the rights of law-abiding Americans.

Omar claims that local and state efforts are not enough, and that only federal laws can solve this problem. But she ignores one important truth—this country was built on the idea that states are meant to govern themselves. The Constitution was written with limits on federal power for a reason. Our Founders knew that a strong central government could become dangerous. They gave most authority to the states, especially on issues like public safety and criminal law.

We all want to stop violence. We all want to protect our children. But stripping away the God-given rights of millions of Americans is not the answer. The Second Amendment says clearly, “the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed.” That right is not about hunting. It’s about self-defense. It’s about guarding against tyranny. And it’s about trusting free people to take responsibility for their own safety.

Omar and her allies in Congress don’t trust the people. They want to control the people. They believe that the government can keep us safe if only we give them more power. But look at the cities where gun control is already the strongest—Chicago, New York, Los Angeles. Are they safer? No. They are plagued by violence. Criminals do not obey gun laws. They never have and they never will.

What gun laws do is punish the law-abiding. They make it harder for honest citizens to defend themselves and their families. They create red tape and government lists. They open the door to confiscation. When Omar talks about “common-sense” solutions, what she really means is more bureaucracy, more restrictions, and more control from Washington, D.C.

Let’s be clear: there is nothing “common-sense” about disarming the American people. There is nothing wise about tearing up the Constitution in the name of safety. The true path forward is not more federal power. It is a return to the principles that made this country great—individual liberty, personal responsibility, local control, and respect for our God-given rights.

If Congress really wants to help, they should start by enforcing the laws we already have. They should stop the revolving door of justice that lets violent criminals walk free. They should support local police and give communities the tools they need to protect themselves. And most importantly, they should stand up for the Constitution—not trample on it.

Ilhan Omar says partisanship is not saving our children. But it’s not partisanship that’s the problem. It’s the failure to uphold our founding principles. It’s the refusal to acknowledge that freedom comes with risk, but also with strength. When citizens are armed and responsible, they are the first line of defense—not just against criminals, but against government overreach.

We don’t need more federal gun laws. We need leaders who will honor their oath to defend the Constitution. We need parents, pastors, teachers, and neighbors to raise up strong communities with moral values. And we need to remember that liberty is not the enemy of safety—it is the foundation of it.

Let’s stand firm. Let’s protect our rights. And let’s not allow fear or tragedy to be used as an excuse to surrender the freedoms that make America the greatest nation on Earth.