Democrats have largely converged on a moderate, consensus view of gun control; we wanted to get at a deeper question of values--so we asked "In an ideal world, would anyone own handguns?" Some answers:
Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend IN.: "I
respect the desire of people to have a means of self-defense."
Andrew Yang, Former tech executive: "Talking about a future where no one owns a handgun is, frankly, not going to match up with reality."
Marianne Williamson, Self-help author: "I am
not for messing with the Bill of Rights."
Eric Swalwell, Congressman from CA: "I have no problem with people owning handguns."
John Delaney, Former congressman from MD: "We don't live in an ideal world. We live in a country where we have the
Second Amendment, which I support."
Tim Ryan, Congressman from OH: "I believe that law-abiding citizens do have the right to protect themselves."
Tulsi Gabbard, Congresswoman from Hawaii: "I support our Second Amendment rights."
Ban assault weapons; require universal background checks
In Congress, Gabbard has co-sponsored bills that would ban assault weapons and require background checks for all gun purchases,
including closing what is known as the "gun-show loophole."
Source: PBS News hour on 2020 Presidential hopefuls
, Jan 14, 2019
Advocate for sensible gun control
Tulsi has a consistent record of advocating for sensible gun control. She has long called for reinstating a federal ban on military-style assault weapons and high capacity clips, requiring comprehensive pre-purchase background checks, closing the
gun-show loophole, and making sure that terrorists are not allowed to buy guns. Tulsi is focused on building bipartisan solutions that can actually be passed into law, rather than using the issue as a partisan political football.
Tulsi Gabbard on
gun control measures:
H.R. 1565 & H.R. 1217: To ensure that all individuals who should be prohibited from buying a firearm are listed in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
H.R. 2380: Gun Show Loophole Closing Act:
To require criminal background checks at gun shows.
H.R. 226: Keeping Guns from High Risk Individuals Act
H.R. 1745: Support Assault Firearms Elimination and Reduction: a tax credit for surrendering to authorities certain assault weapons.
