Public Safety & Gun Policy
Protecting rights while ensuring community safety with evidence-based policies.
The Second Amendment and public safety are not mutually exclusive. We believe in protecting constitutional rights while also protecting lives. Most Americans — regardless of party — support common-sense reforms. The Halcyon Party turns that agreement into action, without the divisive rhetoric.
Universal Background Checks
This is a widely supported common sense idea.
We support:
Mandatory background checks for all firearm purchases, including private sales and gun shows.
Real-time federal database updates to prevent sales to those flagged for violence or criminal history.
Closing the “Charleston Loophole” that allows a sale if a check isn’t completed in 3 days.
Red Flag Laws with Due Process
Intervention before tragedy — with accountability.
We advocate:
National red flag legislation allowing temporary firearm removal from individuals posing a credible threat to themselves or others.
Strict judicial oversight to protect due process rights and prevent abuse.
Training and outreach to law enforcement, family members, and communities on how to use these laws responsibly.
Gun Licensing & Safety Training
You need a license to drive because driving is potentially dangerous. Guns should also have reasonable licensing requirements.
We propose:
Universal firearm license requirement, including a background check, safety course, and potential suspension as a result of violent crime.
Tiered licensing for high-capacity and high-lethality weapons, similar to commercial driver’s licenses.
Voluntary safe-storage certification program, with insurance incentives and potential civil liability shields.
Community-Based Violence Prevention
Not all violence is solved with arrests.
We support:
Funding for community interrupter programs in cities with high gun violence.
Mental health services as first response, not police as default.
Public-private partnerships for youth mentorship, education, and employment access in at-risk communities.
Protecting Schools Without Turning Them Into Fortresses
Secure doesn’t mean militarized.
We advocate:
Federal school safety grants for secure entrances, threat assessments, and trauma response training.
We do not support arming teachers, as it may increase risk and divert teachers from their primary responsibilities.
Invest in school counselors and psychologists, not just hardware and guards.
Safe Storage & Accountability
Responsible gun ownership means actual responsibility.
We support:
Mandatory safe storage laws when minors or prohibited persons are in the home.
Civil liability for negligent access, particularly in cases where unsecured firearms result in harm.
Public awareness campaigns to normalize storage, just like seat belts and smoke detectors.
High-Risk Weapon Regulations
Nobody needs a machine gun with a 60-round mag to hunt deer.
We propose:
Restrictions on civilian sales of high-capacity magazines and machine gun conversion kits (bump stocks).
National registry for assault-style weapons, with a grandfather clause but mandatory licensing and storage requirements.
Expert evaluation of weapon functionality to guide future classification.
Shared Values
This isn’t freedom vs. safety. Balancing freedom and safety is essential.
We support:
A national public safety compact, inviting states to collaborate on shared standards while respecting local control.
Research funding for gun violence prevention, restoring CDC and NIH authority to study firearm-related harm.
Annual bipartisan public safety summits, with law enforcement, victims’ advocates, gun owners, and researchers at the table.