Assorted Political Figures and their Views on Gun Control. (Excellent Reference)

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[vannrox]

Political Resource on Gun Control Stance

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Al Gore on Gun Control

• Focus on gun safety, not hunters & sportsmen. (Oct 2000)
• Restrict guns from wrong hands, not sportsmen & homeowners. (Oct 2000)
• Gun licensing by states, but no registration. (Oct 2000)
• No special lawsuit protection for gun makers. (Sep 2000)
• Mandatory background checks & child safety locks. (Aug 2000)
• Agrees with Bush on banning weapons; but wants registration. (Apr 2000)
• Nationally mandated, state-run system of photo licensing. (Apr 2000)
• Ban guns in churches; “lock box” for crime funding. (Apr 2000)
• Take on the NRA with presidential leadership. (Mar 2000)
• Tough gun laws & so much more, to stop child tragedies. (Mar 2000)
• Passed toughest gun control in 30 years; same for next 30. (Feb 2000)
• Zero tolerance for guns at school; raise age to 21. (Jan 2000)
• Maximize gun control within what’s politically possible. (Jan 2000)
• Counter gun lobby with ‘family lobby’ to shield kids. (Jun 1999)
• Voted against some gun limitations while in Congress. (Jun 1999)
• Supports background checks at gun shows, in tie-breaker. (May 1999)
• Supports Brady Law and ban on assault weapons. (May 1999)

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Alan Keyes on Gun Control

• No federal role in gun safety-leave it to states & parents. (Jan 2000)
• Teach high school students to use guns. (Dec 1999)
• Columbine killers lacked moral development - not gun laws. (Jun 1999)
• Gun control is an outcome of godless materialism. (May 1999)
• Control people’s passions - not the things they use. (May 1999)
• Columbine killers lacked moral development - not gun laws. (May 1999)
• Against banning guns since that won’t end violence. (Jan 1999)
• Supports right to bear arms for all types and uses of guns. (Jan 1999)
• No bans on legal firearms; allow concealed carry. (Jul 1996)

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Arianna Huffington on Gun Control

• Favors all the gun control we can get. (Jul 2000)

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Bill Bradley on Gun Control

• Money determines gun laws instead of child safety. (Aug 2000)
• Beating the NRA must come from concerted leadership. (Mar 2000)
• Tough gun laws & tough leadership to stop child tragedies. (Mar 2000)
• Gore was a conservative Congressman who voted with NRA. (Feb 2000)
• Register and license all handguns. (Feb 2000)
• Ban gun sales in residential neighborhoods. (Feb 2000)
• Register and license all handguns. (Jan 2000)
• Register & license all 65 million handguns. (Jan 2000)
• Gun control leads to safe schools. (Dec 1999)
• Stand up to the NRA. (Sep 1999)
• Ban Saturday Night Specials; plus other “common-sense”. (Aug 1999)
• For registration & licensing; against freely re-selling. (Aug 1999)
• Ban inexpensive “junk” handguns. (Jun 1999)
• Register guns; limit buyers to one per month. (Jun 1999)

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Bill Clinton on Gun Control

• Background checks have prevented 179,000 illegal gun sales. (Aug 2000)
• Support Brady Bill, oppose assault weapons. (Jan 1996)

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Cato Institute on Gun Control

• No stance on record.

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Christie Todd Whitman on Gun Control

• Initiated Zero Tolerance for Guns in schools. (Jan 1)

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Clarence Thomas on Gun Control

• Felons may possess guns unless state explicitly prohibits it. (Jun 1998)

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Colin Powell on Gun Control

• Reasonable investigation of gun registrants. (Jul 1995)

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Dan Quayle on Gun Control

• One-Strike for gun crimes, including juveniles. (Aug 1999)
• 2nd Amendment rights protect all other rights. (Jul 1999)
• Self-control instead of gun control. (Jul 1999)
• Enforce existing gun laws before making new ones. (Jul 1999)
• Instant gun checks OK, but real issue is self-control. (May 1999)

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Dick Cheney on Gun Control

• Now might outlaw plastic guns & cop-killer bullets. (Jul 2000)
• Trigger locks OK, and tougher enforcement. (Jul 2000)
• Opposed 7-day waiting period for buying guns. (Jul 2000)
• Voted against banning plastic bullets & cop-killer bullets. (Jul 2000)
• Voted in Congress to weaken gun control laws. (Jan 1986)

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Donald Trump on Gun Control

• Dems and Reps are both wrong on guns. (Jul 2000)
• For assault weapon ban, waiting period, & background check. (Jul 2000)

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Elizabeth Dole on Gun Control

• Ban AK-47s; add safety locks; instant background checks. (Jun 1999)
• Ban AK-47s. (May 1999)
• Limited right to bear arms. (May 1999)

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Gary Bauer on Gun Control

• Churches should discuss souls, not gun resolutions. (Dec 1999)
• Promoting virtue would work better than passing gun laws. (Dec 1999)
• Problem of the heart & soul, not of guns. (Dec 1999)
• New gun laws won’t prevent Littleton. (May 1999)
• Focus on our hearts, not “instruments”. (Apr 1999)

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George W. Bush on Gun Control

• If gun laws are broken, hold people accountable. (Oct 2000)
• First, enforce the law; then keep guns from wrong people. (Oct 2000)
• Restrict lawsuits against gun makers. (Sep 2000)
• Government should pay for voluntary trigger locks. (May 2000)
• Bush says Gore is more a member of NRA than Bush is. (May 2000)
• Agrees with Gore on trigger locks;but wants more enforcement. (Apr 2000)
• Project Sentry: juvenile gun laws & school accountability. (Apr 2000)
• Avoid Columbine via gun control, values & character ed. (Apr 2000)
• Would sign, but would not push, gun restrictions. (Apr 2000)
• Ban automatic weapons & high-capacity ammunition clips. (Apr 2000)
• More laws & enforcement on juveniles with guns. (Apr 2000)
• Best gun control is more prosecution & certain jail. (Dec 1999)
• Supports gun ownership for protection and hunting. (Dec 1999)
• $1.6M TX campaign, “Gun Crime Means Hard Time.”. (Sep 1999)
• Raise legal age for guns to 21; ban certain ammo. (Aug 1999)
• No child-safety locks on guns; concealed carrying ok. (Jun 1999)
• Arrest for guns in school; track juvenile offenders. (Jun 1999)
• No city lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jun 1999)
• Gun restrictions OK within basic right to own guns. (May 1999)
• Gun show checks OK; ban guns near schools & kids. (Apr 1999)
• Assault weapon OK; waiting period not OK. (Apr 1999)

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Harry Browne on Gun Control

• Any gun regulation gives politicians power to do anything. (Sep 2000)
• Gun restrictions are unconstitutional. (Jan 2000)
• Well-protected politicians misunderstand need for guns. (Nov 1999)
• Your home is safer if there are guns in your neighborhood. (Nov 1999)
• Criminals are not affected by gun-control laws. (Nov 1999)
• Don’t let politicians decide our need for assault rifles. (Nov 1999)
• Tragic events do not justify new gun laws. (Nov 1999)
• Repeal all gun laws; Bill of Rights is “literal”. (May 1996)
• Prosecute crimes, not possession of weapons. (Jul 1995)

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Hillary Clinton on Gun Control

• Keep guns away from people who shouldn’t have them. (Sep 2000)
• Limit access to weapons; look for early warning signs. (Sep 2000)
• License and register all handgun sales. (Jun 2000)
• Tough gun control keeps guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 1999)
• Gun control protects our children. (Jul 1999)
• Don’t water down sensible gun control legislation. (Jul 1999)
• Lock up guns; store ammo separately. (Jun 1999)
• Ban kids’ unsupervised access to guns. (Jun 1999)

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Howard Phillips on Gun Control

• Repeal gun restrictions; concealed carry OK. (Jan 2000)
• Guns controlled by citizens with no restrictions. (Sep 1999)

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Jesse Gordon on Gun Control

• No right to unrestricted ownership of any and all weapons. (Aug 2000)
• Constitution is intentionally vague on gun issues. (Apr 2000)

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Jesse Ventura on Gun Control

• Gun responsibility goes with gun rights. (Jul 2000)
• Guns are designed to kill; respect them. (Jan 1999)
• If you’re going to own a gun, know what you’re doing. (Jan 1999)
• Concealed weapons OK if you can pass safety exam. (Nov 1998)

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John Ashcroft on Gun Control

• Unequivocal individual gun rights, but restrictions ok. (Jul 3)
• Cut record-keeping to one day for background checks. (Jun 29)
• Tough penalties for gun crimes, but allow concealed carry. (Dec 2000)

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John Hagelin on Gun Control

• More restrictions on purchase, possession, & use of guns. (Jan 2000)
• Gun control is reasonable, but won’t solve all crime. (Jul 1996)

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John McCain on Gun Control

• Ban cheap guns; require safety locks; for gun show checks. (Aug 1999)
• Supports ban on certain assault weapons. (Aug 1999)
• Voted against Brady Bill & assault weapon ban. (Aug 1999)
• Guns are a problem, but so are violent web sites & videos. (Aug 1999)
• Punish criminals who abuse 2nd Amendment rights. (May 1999)
• Youth Violence Prevention Act restricts guns for kids. (May 1999)
• Repeal existing gun restrictions; penalize criminal use. (Jul 1998)

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Lamar Alexander on Gun Control

• Supports assault weapon ban; enforce existing laws. (Jul 1999)
• “Project Exile”: criminals must do time, then leave town. (May 1999)
• Supports trigger locks, background checks, & age limits. (May 1999)
• More gun laws won’t prevent another Littleton. (Apr 1999)

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Pat Buchanan on Gun Control

• Stop using heinous crimes to take away 2nd amendment rights. (Nov 1999)
• Faithfully protects 2nd Amendment, except for felons. (Jun 1999)
• Gun laws didn’t stop Littleton shootings. (Jun 1999)
• Columbine shootings due to Hollywood, not guns. (May 1999)

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Ralph Nader on Gun Control

• Support Brady Bill & thoughtful gun control. (Jun 2000)
• Supports trigger locks, licensing, & banning some guns. (Jun 2000)

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Ross Perot on Gun Control

• No right to own machine guns. (Jul 1996)
• Enact strict gun control laws. (Nov 1992)

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Rudy Giuliani on Gun Control

• All gun owners should pass written test. (Mar 2000)

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Sierra Club on Gun Control

• No stance on record

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Steve Forbes on Gun Control

• Concealed carry OK; gun issues are local. (Jan 2000)
• Prosecute crimes done with guns; not buying guns. (Dec 1999)
• Key is to enforce 40,000 laws we have about guns now. (May 1999)
• Supports Second Amendment rights, with limits. (May 1999)

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Tommy Thompson on Gun Control

•   Zero tolerance for guns, violence, drugs in schools. (Jan 8)

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[SoDak]

Great post. Thanks!

[Jagdgewehr]

Jagdgewehr's Requirement of all Assorted Political Figures

Do not infringe upon my right to keep and bear arms by any means or in any manner and/or degree.

[Free the USA]

Index Bump

[StriperSniper]

Who is Jesse Gordon?

[vannrox]

Record Bump.

[goodieD]

Good job!

[zip]

SUPER!!!!!

Puts it all in one place.

[southland]

Excellent post!