John Featherman on Gun Control

2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA)

Second Amendment has conditions

The gun debate is not a black and white issue, but it's been turned into a "you're with us or you're against us." The Second Amendment should be interpreted to allow people to have the right to bear arms, but only under certain "conditions": the right to keep and bear arms for lawful purposes; hunting and sport, and self-protection. Law-abiding gun owners should not be under attack. Conversely, we must protect the public from the onslaught of illegal weapons and random acts of gun violence. Source: Campaign website, www.featherman.com, "Issues page" Jan 18, 2006

No lawsuit immunity for gun manufacturers

I do not support gun manufactures from having 100% immunity from lawsuits. As an example, if a gun manufacturer knows or has reason to believe that a dealer is in fact a "straw dealer" and still continues to sell guns to them, I believe the manufacturer should be liable. Source: Campaign website, www.featherman.com, "Issues page" Jan 18, 2006

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