The Pro-2nd Amendment Case Against Obama

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Did you know that Barack Obama was for gun rights? He even says that citizens have a right to bear arms! We do? Thanks for clearing that up Barack.

In the ad they point to a yah on vote 202, Senate Amendment 4615. What was the yah for?

To prohibit the confiscation of a firearm during an emergency or major disaster if the possession of such firearm is not prohibited under Federal or State law.

Congratulations Barack. You supported a measure that permits individuals to have a gun during a time of emergency. That is the only thing that you could pull out for your ad? After you point to the unsubstantial vote the so-called NRA member goes and talks about an unrelated economic issue. Barack Obama was able to find a “Life Member” of the NRA–life member just means he paid to be in the NRA for life not that he is a life-long member–who is foolish enough to support him but that doesn’t mean he supports gun rights all of a sudden.

The truth is that Obama has fought against gun rights his entire career.

Let’s call this the stack of stuff: Obama against gun rights.

“Even if I want to take them away, I don’t have the votes in Congress,’’

Source: ‘I’m Not Going to Take Your Guns Away’ Wall Street Journal September 5, 2008

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“I am not in favor of concealed weapons,” Obama said. “I think that creates a potential atmosphere where more innocent people could (get shot during) altercations.”

Source: Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Candidates’ gun control positions may figure in Pa. vote April 2, 2008

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“35. Do you support legislation to ban the manufacture, sale and possession of
a. handguns?

While a complete ban on handguns is not politically practicable, I believe reasonable restrictions on the sale and possession of handguns are necessary to protect the public safety. In the Illinois Senate last year, I supported a package of bills to limit individual Illinoisans to purchasing one handgun a month; require all promoters and sellers at firearms shows to carry a state license; allow civil liability for death or injuries caused by handguns; and require FOID applicants to apply in person. I would support similar efforts at the federal level, including retaining the Brady Law.

b. assault weapons?

Yes.

c. ammunition for handguns and assault weapons?

I would support banning the sale of ammunition for assault weapons and limiting the sale of ammunition for handguns.

36. Do you support legislation
a. mandating background checks of purchasers of weapons at gun shows, through the internet and through print advertisements?

Yes.

b. increasing penalties for illegal resale of weapons?

Yes.”

Source: 2003 Independent Voters of Illinois – Independent Precinct Organization Questionnaire.

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“But the campaign of Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama said that he “…believes that we can recognize and respect the rights of law-abiding gun owners and the right of local communities to enact common sense laws to combat violence and save lives. Obama believes the D.C. handgun law is constitutional.”

Source: The Chicago Tribune November 20, 2007 “Court To Hear Gun Case”

Completely banning guns is constitutional?

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“…the passage of legal protection for the gun industry would mark an enormous setback for gun control advocates and for leaders of cities such as Chicago, who have filed suit against gun dealers and manufacturers.”

Source: His website.

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“Thus, while I may favor common-sense gun control laws, that doesn’t keep me from reaching out to NRA members who are worried about their lack of health insurance.”

Source: The Black CoMMentator

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“I believe we need to renew–not roll back–this common sense gun law,” Obama said. - In reference to the 1994 AWB.”

Source: The Chicago Tribune

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“I believe in keeping guns out of our inner cities, and that our leaders must say so in the face of the gun manufacturer’s lobby. ”

Source: The Audacity of Hope, p.215 Oct 1, 2006

Yes, keep guns out the hands of lawful citizens in the inner cities so they can’t protect themselves.

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“Principles that Obama supports on gun issues:

Ban the sale or transfer of all forms of semi-automatic weapons.
Increase state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms.
Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks with firearms.”

Source: 1998 IL State Legislative National Political Awareness Test Jul 2, 1998

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“Obama is proposing to make it a felony for a gun owner whose firearm was stolen from his residence which causes harm to another person if that weapon was not securely stored in that home.

He’s proposing restricting gun purchases to one weapon a month and banning the sale of firearms at gun shows except for “antique” weapons. Obama is also proposing increasing the licensing fee to obtain a federal firearms license. ….

He’s proposing that all federally licensed gun dealers sell firearms in a storefront and not from their homes while banning their business from being within five miles of a school or a park. He’s also banning the sale of ‘junk” handguns like the popular Saturday Night Specials.”

Source: Chicago Defender, Dec. 13, 1999

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“35. Do you support state legislation ???

a. ban the manufacture, sale or possession of handguns?

Yes.

b. ban the manufacture, sale or possession of assault weapons?

Yes.

c. mandatory waiting periods with background checks for weapons?

Yes.

Source: 1996 Independent Voters of Illinois – Independent Precinct Organization Questionnaire.

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Voting record

Year	Link	Senate Bill / Amendment	Obama Stand
2006	SA4615	Prohibition On Confiscation Of Firearms	Vote for gun owners.
2005	S.397	Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act	Vote against gun manufacturers twice.
	SA1615	Cop Killer Bullet Ban	Vote against gun owners.
	SA1620	S.397 Exemption for Children	Vote against gun manufacturers.
	SA1623	Gross Negligence Amendment	Vote against gun manufacturers.
	SA1626	Child Safety Lock Act of 2005	Vote against gun owners.
	SA1644	Update to SA1620	Vote against gun manufacturers.
	SA1645	Update to SA1615	Neutral vote.

*Note that the only time he voted in favor of gun owners was the amendment permitting gun owners to keep their guns during an emergency.

The Illinois Years - Obama’s Gun Control Vote

April 4, 2001	SB-604	Obama voted against a bill that would have allowed concealed carry by those who had an order of protection issued against another. You can find his hostility to concealed carry in the transcripts starting on page 100.
May 30, 2002	SB-1936	Made it legal for someone to possess a firearm without an FOID card as long as they were in the direct supervision of someone with an FIOD card. The bill became law. Obama voted against it.
March 24, 2003	SB-356	From the legislature site: “Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that the Department of State Police shall publish a list of handguns having a barrel, slide, frame or receiver that is a die casting of zinc alloy or any other nonhomogeneous metal which will melt or deform at a temperature of less than 800 degrees Fahrenheit. Provides that a building used for the unlawful sale of firearms may be abated as a public nuisance only if the person using the building for the unlawful sale has been convicted of the offense and the Department of State Police has published the list of prohibited firearms. Effective immediately.” Obama vote for this bill. It died in the House.
March 25, 2003	SB-2163	Would have lowered the age for FOID card from 21 to 18. The result is that some men in the military are not able to own firearms. Obama voted against it.
March 27, 2003	SB-947	A “Gun Show Loophole” bill. Obama voted for it.
May 7, 2003	HB-1096	Would have legalized handgun deer hunting. Obama did not vote.
May 15, 2003	HB-515	This bill was to notify gun owners when their gun was the subject of records request or search. The bill would have allowed the owner to have his trace information destroyed under certain circumstances. During this time Daley was trying to use trace information to use in gun manufacturer lawsuits. Obama voted against the bill. It passed but the governor vetoed it.
May 16, 2003	HB-2579	House Bill 2579 evolved from a car “secret compartments” bill to a one handgun every 30 days bill. Obama goes on for more than a page about this “very measured, modest regulation” on page 120 of the day’s transcripts . Obama voted for the bill.
May 24, 2003	SB-257	A House Amendment would legalize handgun deer hunting. Obama voted in favor of the House Amendment. He did not vote for or against SB-257.
March 25, 2004	SB-2165	From the Illinois Legislature site: “Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that it is an affirmative defense to a violation of a municipal ordinance that prohibits, regulates, or restricts the private ownership of firearms if the individual who is charged with the violation used the firearm in an act of self-defense or defense of another. Effective immediately.” Obama voted against this bill twice. It passed anyway. The governor vetoed and the legislature overrode the veto.

Credit goes to Sportsmen for Obama? For most of the above information.

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So, what do you think Obama’s stance on the issue of gun rights? Does he feel that it is a right to protect yourself and your family or does he think it’s ok for local governments to no abide by the constitution and take away people’s guns? He’s been very clear that he supports the constitution unless he can find a way to ban it. By saying that “even if I wanted to take away guns I don’t have the votes in congress” means that if he had the votes that he would. He supported the DC gun ban which was unconstitution. He can’t get away from his record by running one ad that points to a worthless vote. Don’t be fooled. Obama will ban guns the second he “has enough votes in congress.” If he wins, he just may have enough.

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