John Baldacci on Gun Control

Democratic ME Governor; previously Rep. (ME-2)

Allow concealed carry

Allow citizens to carry concealed guns.
Support notifying individuals protected by an abuse order when the abuser attempts to purchase a firearm.

Source: 2006 Maine Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test , Nov 7, 2006

Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1.

Vote to pass a bill requiring anyone who purchases a gun at a gun show to go through an instant background check which must be completed within 24 hours [instead of 72 hours]. Reference: Bill introduced by McCollum, R-FL; Bill HR 2122 ; vote number 1999-244 on Jun 18, 1999

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