2008 Republican Presidential Candidates at a glance
Ron Paul Strongly Pro-gun, long-standing track record
· Sponsored a repeal of the Clinton semi-auto ban.
· Sponsored repeals of the Brady gun control law and the federal lock up your safety law.
· Sponsored a national concealed carry bill.
· Voted to prevent firearms confiscation during emergencies.
· Voted against FBI registration of gun buyers.
“Gun control makes people demonstrably less safe—as any honest examination of criminal statistics reveals.”
Mike Huckabee Pro-gun, limited track record
· Stood against anti-gun pressure after a shooting in his state of Arkansas.
· Signed a law prohibiting frivolous law suits against gun manufacturers.
“Second Amendment rights belong to individuals, not cities or states. I oppose gun control based on geography.”
Fred Thompson Moderately Anti-gun, mixed track record
· Voted to silence gun owners with the McCain/Feingold Incumbent Protection Act.
· Voted for the Lautenberg gun ban.
· Voted for a young-adult gun ban.
· Voted against mandatory trigger locks.
· Voted against the Kohl “gun free” zone.
“Well, I'm against gun control generally.”
Mitt Romney Anti-gun
· Endorsed the Brady gun control law.
· Supported the Clinton semi-auto ban.
· Signed a ban in Massachusetts on common household firearms.
"We do have tough gun laws in Massachusetts; I support them. I won't chip away at them; I believe they protect us and provide for our safety."
John McCain Extremely Anti-gun
· Sponsored the McCain Gun Show Ban.
· Sponsored the McCain/Feingold Incumbent Protection Act to silence gun owners.
· Voted for the Kohl Lock Up Your Safety measure.
· Voted for a young-adult gun ban.
"We owe it to our children to be responsible by keeping our guns locked up."
Rudy Giuliani Extremely Anti-gun
· Has boasted about his success in taking guns out of the hands of the citizens of New York City.
· Proposed setting up national standards for state gun licensing laws.
· Supported Bill Clinton’s anti-gun agenda.
· Prosecuted gun manufacturers in frivolous lawsuits.
· Endorsed the Brady gun control law.
"Anyone wanting to own a gun should have to pass a written exam."