Gun Safety
MacKenzie has earned a perfect 100% rating from the Gun Owners of America and an "A" grade for opposing every common-sense gun safety measure brought before the legislature.
Gun Violence in the Lehigh Valley
Gun violence is not an abstract policy debate for families in District 131. It is a real and present threat — at schools, at community events, and on the roads. Common-sense gun safety measures enjoy broad support across party lines in Pennsylvania and nationally.
MacKenzie has consistently voted against those measures. She has voted to expand who can carry concealed weapons without a permit, voted to prevent municipalities from enacting their own gun safety regulations, and voted against bills to ban assault weapons and ghost guns.
MacKenzie's Votes on Gun Safety
| Bill | MacKenzie's Vote | What It Meant |
|---|---|---|
| SB 565 Permitless concealed carry | YES — Expanded guns | Voted to allow Pennsylvanians to carry concealed firearms in public without a permit or any required safety training. |
| HB 979 Municipal firearms preemption | YES — Expanded guns | Voted to prevent cities and towns from enacting their own local gun safety ordinances — stripping communities of the ability to protect themselves. |
| HB 770 Assault weapons ban | NO — Opposed safety | Voted against legislation that would have advanced an assault weapons ban in Pennsylvania. |
| HB 777 Ghost gun ban | NO — Opposed safety | Voted against legislation that would have banned "ghost guns" — untraceable, unserialized firearms that circumvent background check requirements. |
100% pro-gun rating from GOA — Gun Owners of America, an organization that considers the NRA too moderate, gives MacKenzie a perfect "A" grade. She is also endorsed by Ammo.com and the Fraternal Orders of Police.
Meriam's Position on Gun Safety
Meriam Sabih supports common-sense gun safety laws that protect families in District 131 without infringing on the rights of law-abiding gun owners. She believes these are not mutually exclusive goals.
Oppose Permitless Carry
Carrying a firearm in public is a serious responsibility. Meriam believes permit requirements and basic safety training protect everyone — gun owners and bystanders alike.
Support Ghost Gun Ban
Untraceable firearms that bypass background checks undermine every other gun safety law on the books. Meriam supports closing this loophole.
Allow Local Communities to Act
Cities and townships should retain the right to enact reasonable local gun safety measures that reflect their communities' needs.
Advance Common-Sense Reforms
Meriam supports universal background checks, red flag laws, and other broadly popular measures that reduce gun violence while protecting lawful gun ownership.
Endorsed by
Moms Demand Action — the nation's leading gun violence prevention organization — has endorsed Meriam Sabih for PA House District 131.
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