Libertarian Party on Gun Control

	Libertarian Party on Gun Control Party Platform

Second Amendment recognizes an individual right

We affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense. Private property owners should be free to establish their own conditions regarding the presence of personal defense weapons on their own property. We oppose all laws at any level of government restricting, registering, or monitoring the ownership, manufacture, or transfer of firearms or ammunition. Source: 2016 Libertarian Party Platform, adopted in Convention , May 30, 2016

Affirm the right to keep and bear arms

The only legitimate use of force is in defense of individual rights--life, liberty, and justly acquired property--against aggression. This right inheres in the individual, who may agree to be aided by any group. We affirm the right to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense. We oppose all laws at any level of government requiring registration of, or restricting, the ownership, manufacture, or transfer or sale of firearms or ammunition. Source: National platform adopted at Denver L.P. convention , May 30, 2008

Repeal all gun control laws and regulation of weapons

We affirm the right to keep and bear arms and oppose all laws restricting the ownership, manufacture, or sale of firearms. We oppose all laws requiring registration of firearms or ammunition. We support repeal of all gun control laws and we demand the immediate abolition of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms. We favor the repeal of laws banning the concealment of weapons or prohibiting pocket weapons. We also oppose the banning of inexpensive handguns and semi-automatic weapons. Source: National Platform of the Libertarian Party , Jul 2, 2000

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