Democrat State Representative Frank Burns of Cambria County has always claimed to be “pro-gun.” But actions speak louder than campaign mailers, and his recent sell-out of Pennsylvania gun owners on Constitutional Carry has made it clear: Frank Burns cannot be trusted.
This summer, Pennsylvania Gun Rights (PAGR) launched the “Summer of Accountability” to hold Rep. Burns accountable for his decisive May 2025 vote to kill Constitutional Carry, which Republican Rep. Aaron Bernstine had offered as an amendment on the House floor.
Burns voted with anti-gun Philadelphia Democrats like Speaker Joanna McClinton (who Burns has routinely voted to keep in power) to block the amendment that would have affirmed the fundamental right of law-abiding citizens to carry a firearm without government permission.
The Truth About Frank Burns and Constitutional Carry
Frank Burns voted against the Constitutional Carry amendment, and by doing so, voted against you.
Constitutional Carry is not a radical idea. It’s the law in 29 states, including neighboring West Virginia and Ohio. It simply affirms what the Second Amendment already guarantees: your right to carry a firearm without begging the government for a permission slip.
Burns tried to paper over his betrayal by introducing a meaningless constitutional amendment to make it look like he supports gun rights. But that amendment was nothing more than a public relations stunt…a weak attempt to recover from the political damage he caused himself by siding with Harrisburg and Philadelphia liberals.
The amendment process is long, drawn out, leaves your rights to the whims of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, and reaffirms that Frank Burns does not believe the Second Amendment guarantees your right to carry a firearm without a license.
This is political theater by Frank Burns, and gun owners saw through it immediately.
Our Response: Turning Up the Heat
Since June, PAGR has led an aggressive, multi-pronged accountability campaign in Cambria County:
The strategy: make Burns feel the heat.
Our goal is simple: Make Frank Burns squirm under the spotlight of gun owners questioning his every vote.
Every billboard, mailer, press conference, and constituent contact points toward the same message:
“Frank Burns sold out gun owners – and now he’s paying the price”
Join Us in Holding Frank Burns Accountable
If you’re tired of politicians lying about their Second Amendment record, it’s time to fight back. Join Pennsylvania Gun Rights in exposing the truth, organizing the grassroots, and defending your rights.
📍Attend the press conference:
Friday, August 22, 2025 – 11:00 AM
Cambria County Courthouse
200 South Center Street
Ebensburg, PA 15931