In A Nutshell, The Rep. Candidates Positions On Gun Control. Good, Bad, Ugly.

[twyacht]

Here's what the "Ken Doll" Romney stated.

BUZZER,....Wrong Answer Masshole.

Here's Perry.

OK Good enough,....He also agrees that "Two Hands" promote good gun control.

Herman Cain

Hmmmm,....don't know about states trumping/or "f" ing with a Constitutional Amendment

Ron Paul

I don't think I would have a problem on 2nd amend. issues with Paul

Jon Huntsman

http://www.issues2000.org/2012/Jon_Huntsman_Gun_Control.htm

In an interview with conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt, the host asked, "Governor, let's close with four quick issue sets to get you located on the political map. Would you veto an assault weapons ban?"

"I would not veto an assault weapons ban," said Huntsman.

After the interview, Huntsman's campaign said the former governor "would absolutely" veto a weapons ban, and Huntsman immediately issued a statement to affirm it:

"Hugh, I clearly misunderstood your question regarding the assault weapons ban," Huntsman wrote in an email to Hewitt. "I would absolutely veto the ban. I have always stood firmly for 2nd Amendment rights, and my record in Utah reflects it. With a name like 'Huntsman' it really goes without saying."
Source: ABC News report on Hugh Hewitt interview Jun 17, 2011

Something reminds me of a used car salesman with this guy. Honest mistake? Or a Freudian Slip?

Rick Santorum

Invited to the NRA Leadership Forum Speech,....OK. Thumbs up.

Newt Gingrich  Best answer of any candidate.

Caught him at the NRA Conference in Charlotte, 2010....He gets it.

Michelle Bachmann

http://www.ontheissues.org/house/Michele_Bachmann_Gun_Control.htm

Pretty much gets it, but I have some doubts about "for the children" type of reactions and possible regulations, I maybe wrong.

The rest I don't think even stand a chance in hell of getting much further in the process.

[Herknav]

I'm not sure why you picked Gingrich's answer as the best.  I'll admit to not watching it.  My answer is based on the fact that if it takes you 15 minutes to answer a question about where you stand on guns, you probably don't get it. 

Need I remind you of the global warming ad he did with his girl Pelosi? Do you really think he wouldn't sell us down the river?

[twyacht]

I'm not sure why you picked Gingrich's answer as the best.  I'll admit to not watching it.  My answer is based on the fact that if it takes you 15 minutes to answer a question about where you stand on guns, you probably don't get it. 

Need I remind you of the global warming ad he did with his girl Pelosi? Do you really think he wouldn't sell us down the river?

This was STRICTLY 2nd Amend. The answer Newt gives is a history of why it is second and not lower down the list. I hope you watch it, and post a follow up.

I'll bet he covers more history of this country in 15 minutes than modern schoolkids get all year.

[Rastus]

This was STRICTLY 2nd Amend. The answer Newt gives is a history of why it is second and not lower down the list. I hope you watch it, and post a follow up.

I'll bet he covers more history of this country in 15 minutes than modern schoolkids get all year.

He did major in History.  His personal life aside, he is an insightful man.  He's a bit weak when it comes to crunch time....another week with the government shut down in the 90's and he would have had Clinton on the ropes.

[MikeBjerum]

Cain screwed the pooch!

100% for the Second Amendment, but it is ok for state and local government to have restrictions.

Have your cake and eat it too - It don't work that way Hermy Baby    However, the same crowd that elected BHO will buy into that as a good answer.

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[tombogan03884]

HerkNav, If don't watch any of the others, watch Newt. His actual answer is the last 15 seconds, the other 14 3/4 minutes are needed to set the stage for it.

Ron Paul comes in 2nd best, he gave basically the same answer, just not as well.

[Hazcat]

Cain screwed the pooch!

100% for the Second Amendment, but it is ok for state and local government to have restrictions.

Have your cake and eat it too - It don't work that way Hermy Baby    However, the same crowd that elected BHO will buy into that as a good answer.

Gotta disagree with ya.  Herman said it is a States decision (nothing about local).  Do YOU want a national CCW run by the feds?  I sure a s hell don't.  The 2A restricts the FEDS and acknowledges an individual right (a preexisting right).  Look to your states constitution for any restrictions or clarifications.  Keep the Feds out as much as possible so that WE keep control at the lowest practicable level, which in my opinion is state level.

[tombogan03884]

Haz, It is NOT a states decision any more than Free speech is a States decision.
What God giveth, let no man taketh away.

I'm stunned that you of all people would make such a blunder.

[Hazcat]

States set the 'bar' for CCW permits (as in class time, range time, etc) and I think it should be that way.  They are not allowed to infringe on that right (McDonald case).  I have no problem with that.

[MikeBjerum]

Explain to me again why we need CCW permits or state standards to keep and bear arms.