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Gun Control & RKBA
In reply to the discussion: Gun Control is NOT Dead [View all]fightthegoodfightnow
(7,042 posts)15. HERE IS THE CURRENT PARTY PLATFORM ON FIREARMS
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HERE IS THE CURRENT PARTY PLATFORM ON FIREARMS
Firearms
We recognize that the right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve Americans Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation, but we know that what works in Chicago may not work in Cheyenne. We can work together to enact and enforce common- sense laws and improvements like closing the gun show loophole, improving our background check system, and reinstating the assault weapons ban, so that guns do not fall into the hands of terrorists or criminals. Acting responsibly and with respect for differing views on this issue, we can both protect the constitutional right to bear arms and keep our communities and our children safe.
We recognize that the right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve Americans Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable regulation, but we know that what works in Chicago may not work in Cheyenne. We can work together to enact and enforce common- sense laws and improvements like closing the gun show loophole, improving our background check system, and reinstating the assault weapons ban, so that guns do not fall into the hands of terrorists or criminals. Acting responsibly and with respect for differing views on this issue, we can both protect the constitutional right to bear arms and keep our communities and our children safe.
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What do you think the chances are of getting a "near complete ban" on handguns?
Johnny Rico
Apr 2012
#5
It's only the Promise the Democratic Party Made on How We Will Govern for FOUR Years
fightthegoodfightnow
Apr 2012
#26
I get that from the actual legislation that Frank Lautenberg keeps proposing, dear.
X_Digger
Apr 2012
#32
Actually it does. That's the only legislation that even *mentions* terrorism and guns.
X_Digger
Apr 2012
#36
I disagree with a couple of provisions. Free trade and gun control immediately come to mind.
X_Digger
Apr 2012
#47