[preciousjeni]

Originally Posted by ASTalumna06

^^ I know that Obama is for gun control, but just how much does he want to control it? Has he proposed concrete ideas?

From On the 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)

http://www.ontheissues.org/2008/Bara...un_Control.htm