
John McCain on 2nd Amendment rights from JohnMcCain.Com:
- John McCain believes that the right of law abiding citizens to keep and bear arms is a fundamental, individual Constitutional right that we have a sacred duty to protect.
- "We have a responsibility to ensure that criminals who violate the law are prosecuted to the fullest, rather than restricting the rights of law abiding citizens."
- John McCain opposes holding gun manufacturers liable for crimes committed by third parties using a firearm.
- John McCain opposes restrictions on so-called "assault rifles".
- He opposes bans on the importation of certain types of ammunition magazines and has voted against such limitations.
- John McCain has supported legislation requiring gun manufacturers to include gun safety devices such as trigger locks in product packaging.
- He cosponsored legislation to lift a ban on the citizens of the District of Columbia from exercising their Constitutional right to bear arms.
- John McCain supports instant criminal background checks to help prohibit criminals from buying firearms.
- He is for standardizing sales procedures at gun shows.
- John McCain has opposed "waiting periods" for law abiding citizen's purchase of firearms.
- He also opposes the confiscation of firearms from private citizens, particularly during times of crisis or emergency.
- John McCain believes in strict, mandatory penalties for criminals who use a firearm in the commission of a crime or illegally possess a firearm.
Source:
http://www.johnmccain.com/Informing/Issues/77636553-6337-4ecd-b170-49e1c07d2fbd.htm
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