**THE 2ND AMENDMENT
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As the former president of the non-profit organization Garden State 2A Grassroots Organization (formally New Jersey 2A Sanctuary), Nick is a staunch supporter of the 2nd Amendment. Nick believes that no one has the right to tell you, a citizen and sovereign being, how to protect yourself, your family and your property.
For Nick, the 2nd Amendment is clear: "Shall not be infringed.” Any and all gun control laws are unconstitutional. Nick also does not forget the racist origins of gun control, as the first laws were passed to disarm slaves, freedmen, and African-Americans. All gun control stems from institutional racism. In addition, rising prices in permits and complicated permitting processes leave many low income individuals without a means to protect themselves.
Additionally, gun laws inherently harm women. According to RAINN, one out of every six women in the US is a victim of sexual assault. Firearms can help protect women and deter predators in dangerous situations. The existing complicated and arduous permitting process for firearms puts more women at risk. This, combined with a ridiculous standard for a “justifiable need” clause when it comes to concealed carry permits, makes NJ one of the worst states for women in terms of protection in the US. Gun rights are women’s rights. Simply put, each of us should be fighting for constitutional carry in NJ—nothing less.