David B. McKinley, P.E. has represented the First District of West Virginia since January 3, 2011.
Born in Wheeling in 1947, David attended public schools and worked his way through college, graduating from Purdue University with a degree in Civil Engineering. After graduation, he worked in the construction industry as a certified professional engineer.
David is the founder of McKinley and Associates — an architectural and engineering firm — with offices in Wheeling and Charleston, W.Va. and Washington, PA. Over the 44 years that David ran the business, he created thousands of jobs.
The Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States protects the fundamental right of an individual to keep and bear arms, including for purposes of individual self-defense.
Congressman McKinley is a strong supporter of Second Amendment rights and as a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association he will continue to defend the Second Amendment from those who wish to erode gun rights. He has co-sponsored legislation to protect the rights, privileges, and immunities guaranteed to a citizen of the United States.
There are better ways to lower the number of gun crimes in America than by limiting the ownership and sale of firearms to law-abiding citizens. Part of that solution includes enforcing and reviewing existing laws, and changing how government and society deal with mental illness.
While considering a range of legislative proposals, Congressman McKinley continues to stay focused on promoting gun safety and protecting the Second Amendment rights of American citizens.