Joe Biden

on gun control and gun rights

"Voted for a 10-year extension of the assault weapons ban. Voted for requiring extensive background checks at gun shows. Supports mandatory trigger locks for handguns. Says he has had a gun in the house during his adult lifetime." Source: CNN Election 2008 Issues - submitted by GS2AC Member Daryn B.

12/7/2007 "...The Des Moines Register surveyed presidential candidates about their stances on gun control." "Democrats Joe Biden, Hillary Clinton, Chris Dodd, John Edwards, Dennis Kucinich and Barack Obama said they would support reinstating the assault-weapons ban." Submitted by member John J. PDF

Joe Biden on Gun Control - On The Issues

Keep assault weapons ban; close gun show loophole. Source: South Carolina 2007 Democratic primary debate, on MSNBC Apr 26, 2007 - Article

Gun Owners of America Presidential Candidates And The Second Amendment

Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. Reference: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; Bill S 397 ; vote number 2005-219 on Jul 29, 2005 - Article

Voted in 1999 not to kill Lautenberg amendment mandating all gun sales at gun shows be completed by federally licensed gun dealers, background checks to be completed on all buyers at the gun shows and forces gun show promoters to register with the Treasury Department. Reference: Lautenberg Amdt #362; Bill S. 254 ; vote number 1999-134 on May 20, 1999 Article

Voted in 1998 not to kill the Boxer amendment mandating trigger locks be sold with every gun purchase regardless of whether or not a lock was already owned. Reference: Bill S 2260 ; vote number 1998-216 on Jul 21, 1998   Article

Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. Source: NRA website NRA on Dec 31, 2003 - Article

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