Former IL Senator; Democratic Candidate for President
Ban semi-automatics; more background checks & enforcement
Which principles do you support regarding gun issues:
Renew the ban on the sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns, except those used for hunting.
Strengthen the enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns.
Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows.
Source: Vote-Smart Presidential National Political Awareness Test
Jan 8, 2004
Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks.
Vote to table [kill] an amendment to make it unlawful for gun dealers to sell handguns without providing trigger locks. Violation of the law would result in civil penalties, such as suspension or revocation of the dealer's license, or a fine.
