Would you vote for President for somebody that would take away gun rights?

2015-04-10T15:52:39-04:00

Ok so I have to ask. How many here that believe in our second amendment rights will vote for someone for President that wants to take those rights away?

Response by SGT Richard Blue made Apr 11 at 2015 3:18 PM

2015-04-11T15:18:51-04:00

Would you vote for President for somebody that would take away gun rights?

Probably not, but we haven't ran across a president with that opinion or strategy yet.

Response by SGT John Wesley made Apr 11 at 2015 6:00 PM

2015-04-11T18:00:12-04:00

It's funny because no sitting President can repeal the 2nd Ammendment. That takes a congressional vote and I do not see that happening.

I'm dubious of anyone running for office that uses scare tactics to incite people to vote for them. I am not stupid, I understand how the checks and balances work in our system. I think candidates who use these tactics are catering to people who really don't have a clue.

Repealing an Ammendment to the Constitution of the United States requires a full 2/3rds vote in both the House and Senate.

I just don't think that's gonna happen...

Response by CW2 Joseph Evans made Apr 11 at 2015 9:45 PM

2015-04-11T21:45:10-04:00

Somehow President Ronald Reagan, despite several infringements on the 2nd while Governor of California, was elected. He also signed the Undetectable Firearms Act of 1988 in addition to the advocacy for a the Brady Act after his attempted assassination.

Bush Sr. signed the Gun-Free School Zones Act in 1990.

In 1997 while Governor of Texas, GW Bush Jr. signed into law restrictions on open carry of sidearms, limits on concealed carry of sidearms, and on the ability of nonresidents (military personnel) to get licensed to carry in the state of Texas.

So for the love of God, stop with the scare tactics. In spite of the GOPs claim that the democrats are coming to take your guns, more gun rights have been signed away by GOP presidential candidates than democrat.

Do I need to go into details on the 2nd amendment track records of current GOP hopefuls?

Ted Cruz - Talks the talk, has voted party line.
Rand Paul - Talks the talk, but no significant votes to support his claims
Jeb Bush - Maintain state restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms. support an instant background check for all guns purchased at a gun show.
Scott Walker - 48 hour waiting period on handguns. CC License required
Chris Christie - No right-to-carry cross-state reciprocity, gun control from a law enforcement perspective. New Jersey continues to be one of the most restrictive states in the union regarding gun control.
Mike Huckabee - Good on guns and the Arkansas gun laws reflect his stated values.
Marco Rubio - NRA rates as a B+ because of some gun reform laws he did not support.
Rick Santorum - A+ with the NRA
Rick Perry - TX gun laws still in effect, see the mention of Bush Jr. earlier.
Bobby Jindal - Louisiana continues to maintain minimal gun control laws.
Carly Fiorina - Talks the talk, but nothing to substantiate her position.
Ben Carson - No automatic weapons in cities...

Your GOP candidates aren't a guarantee of the continuity of the 2nd Amendment, and many of them are an out right threat to it.

Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 20 at 2016 7:17 PM

2016-04-20T19:17:05-04:00

I would not vote for anyone who'd attempt to take away any of our rights.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 26 at 2020 2:41 PM

2020-08-26T14:41:11-04:00

Absolutely not.