John McCain Click here for 18 full quotes on Gun Control OR background on Gun Control. * * I know how to use guns; but I don't own one. (Nov 2007) * Prosecute criminals, not citizens for gun ownership. (Sep 2007) * Don't hold gun manufacturers liable for crimes. (Sep 2007) * Opposes restrictions on assault weapons and ammunition types. (Sep 2007) * Calls for GOP "tolerance" of closing gun show loopholes. (May 2002) * Ban cheap guns; require safety locks; for gun show checks. (Aug 1999) * Supports ban on certain assault weapons. (Aug 1999) * Voted against Brady Bill & assault weapon ban. (Aug 1999) * Guns are a problem, but so are violent web sites & videos. (Aug 1999) * Punish criminals who abuse 2nd Amendment rights. (May 1999) * Youth Violence Prevention Act restricts guns for kids. (May 1999) * Repeal existing gun restrictions; penalize criminal use. (Jul 1998) * Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005) * Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004) * Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999) * Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999) * Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999) * Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998) * Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007) * Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
Barack Obama Click here for 7 full quotes on Gun Control OR background on Gun Control.. * Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008) * FactCheck: Yes, Obama endorsed Illinois handgun ban. (Apr 2008) * Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok. (Feb 2008) * Provide some common-sense enforcement on gun licensing. (Jan 2008) * 2000: cosponsored bill to limit purchases to 1 gun per month. (Oct 2007) * Concealed carry OK for retired police officers. (Aug 2007) * Stop unscrupulous gun dealers dumping guns in cities. (Jul 2007) * Keep guns out of inner cities--but also problem of morality. (Oct 2006) * Bush erred in failing to renew assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004) * Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998) * Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)