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Bob Barr on Gun Control

Libertarian for President; Former Republican Representative (GA-7)

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Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Sponsored bill banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)

Hillary Clinton on Gun Control

Democratic Jr Senator (NY)

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Balance lawful gun ownership & keeping guns from criminals. (Apr 2008)
Give local police access to federal gun tracking info. (Apr 2008)
Let states & cities determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008)
Against illegal guns, crack down on illegal gun dealers. (Jan 2008)
Backed off a national licensing registration plan on guns. (Jan 2008)
Get assault weapons & guns off the street. (Jul 2007)
Background check system could prevent Virginia Tech massacre. (Apr 2007)
FactCheck: VA Tech shooter not declared a danger to others. (Apr 2007)
Congress' failure at Littleton response inspired Senate run. (Nov 2003)
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)
Get weapons off the streets; zero tolerance for weapons. (Sep 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)

Mike Gravel on Gun Control

Libertarian for President; Former Democratic Senator (AK)

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License for concealed carry; teach firearms safety. (Apr 2008)
Military culture causes more gun violence. (Jul 2007)
Require license & training for gun ownership. (May 2007)

Alan Keyes on Gun Control

2004 former Republican challenger for IL Senate; previously Candidate for President

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Gun control agenda mistrusts ordinary citizens. (Oct 2007)
Fundamental DUTY of free citizens to keep & bear arms. (Oct 2007)
Second Amendment not about hunting, but about national duty. (Aug 2004)
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)

Gloria La Riva on Gun Control

Party for Socialism and Liberation nominee for President

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No stance on record.

John McCain on Gun Control

Republican Sr Senator (AZ)

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I know how to use guns; but I don't own one. (Nov 2007)
Prosecute criminals, not citizens for gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
Don't hold gun manufacturers liable for crimes. (Sep 2007)
Opposes restrictions on assault weapons and ammunition types. (Sep 2007)
Calls for GOP "tolerance" of closing gun show loopholes. (May 2002)
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)
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Cynthia McKinney on Gun Control

Green Party Presidential challenger (Former Rep., D, GA-4)

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Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Brian Moore on Gun Control

Socialist nominee for President

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Right to bear arms needed for oppressed people. (Apr 2008)
Restrict sales; require licensing; strengthen enforcement. (Nov 2006)

Ralph Nader on Gun Control

2004 Reform nominee; 2000 Green Candidate for President

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

Barack Obama on Gun Control

Democratic Jr Senator (IL)

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Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008)
FactCheck: Yes, Obama endorsed Illinois handgun ban. (Apr 2008)
Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok. (Feb 2008)
Provide some common-sense enforcement on gun licensing. (Jan 2008)
2000: cosponsored bill to limit purchases to 1 gun per month. (Oct 2007)
Concealed carry OK for retired police officers. (Aug 2007)
Stop unscrupulous gun dealers dumping guns in cities. (Jul 2007)
Keep guns out of inner cities--but also problem of morality. (Oct 2006)
Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)

Ron Paul on Gun Control

Republican Representative (TX-14); previously Libertarian for President

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Let airlines make rules about passenger guns to fight terror. (Sep 2007)
Opposes the DC Gun Ban; it's not just a "collective right". (Mar 2007)
Ease procedures on the purchase and registration of firearms. (Nov 1996)
Allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms. (Nov 1996)
Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Sponsored bill against United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

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