Chuck Pennacchio on Gun Control

Irresponsible gun policy is a plague on our nation

Irresponsible gun policy is a plague on our nation. In 2000 alone, 3395 of our young people died by gunfire. That's more than the total number of Americans lost in Iraq; more than the number who died on 9/11. While responsible gun owners are entitled to keep and use guns for legitimate purposes, including hunting, sports, collecting, and self-defense, the phrase "tough on crime" is a mockery if you refuse to take weapons out of the hands of criminals. Source: Campaign website, www.chuck2006.com, "Issues" May 2, 2006

Supports limits on weapons & sales, and closing loopholes

Renewal of the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Act
Closing loopholes: It is currently legal for individuals on the nation's terrorist watch list to purchase guns. The Republican Congress has refused to act. They have also failed to close loopholes that allow sales without background checks at gun shows and on the internet
One-a-month handgun limit
Local government and police should be able to limit concealed weapons licensing for reasonable cause.

Source: Campaign website, www.chuck2006.com, "Issues" May 2, 2006

One-a-month handgun limit

Renew the 1994 Federal Weapons Assault Act
Close loopholes to prevent the sale of firearms with background checks at gun shows
One-a-month handgun limit

Source: Excerpts from Pennachio campaign volunteer Kim Jordan Apr 3, 2006

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