Gun Control, the candidates view.

[SeansBlueXJ]

Ok so I am fimilar with this thread about the NRA's overzealous predictions http://naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=965222, but I was curious what everone's thoughs were on Obama and his real ablity to get any gun control laws signed if elected. I have the following info from http://www.ontheissues.org/Gun_Control.htm Now its obvious that McCain is the gun friendly candidate, but what's the reality of what eithor candidate would get passed so far as gun laws/repeals.

John McCain on Gun Control

Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ)Click here for 20 full quotes by John McCain OR click here for John McCain on other issues.

• 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)
• Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)

Barack Obama on Gun Control

Democratic nomine for President; Junior Senator (IL)Click here for 11 full quotes by Barack Obama OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.

• 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)
• Bush erred in failing to renew assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
• Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998)
• Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)

 

[tbburg]

but I was curious what everyone's thoughts were on Obama and his real ability to get any gun control laws signed if elected.

Obama's anti-gun, no news flash/big deal there.
He couldn't change the constitution, and wouldn't try.
There would probably be another "Brady" style law enacted.

There are a lot of things he cold do with little to no help from congress.
Examples:
Change the law on gun dealers. Example: Make an FFL so expensive that no-one can afford one. The Clinton admin. raised the renewal fee, and over 50% of the registered dealers let their licenses lapse.
Change the TAX RATE on firearms/ammunition. How much shooting would you do if ammo cost 4X as much? 10X? The highest rate I've ever heard proposed as law was 1000%(help from congress needed on this one)
Give ATFE a free hand to do as they please. ATFE had a field day under Clinton(it was BATF then) Now they could do the same crap and have it fall under homeland security.
And of course, install judges who will write/enforce their own laws/view of the law.


Want to see what the President can do without consulting congress? Research this: Why is Russian 7.62X39 military surplus ammo unavailable in the United States?



Hints: "steel core", "pistol"

 

[8Mud]

Sarah Palin on "Gun Control".

Take a good solid stance
Take a good sight picture
Control your breathing
Squeeze the trigger

 

[muduck18]

He couldn't change the constitution, and wouldn't try.

I think he would try.

He would wait untill the next nut job takes out an amish school house and in the two or three days afterward rush laws through the democratic house, and get signed by the president Os..bama, and bam now we have to register everything that can send a projectile...
next up "community government owned weapons storehouses for hunters"
Then they take your guns.