Mitt Romney

on gun control and gun rights

"We should check on the backgrounds of people who are trying to purchase guns. We also should keep weapons of unusual lethality from being on the street." - Source: GunFreeKids.com - More info from GunFreeKids.org.

"As governor, signed into law a permanent ban on assault weapons. Supported the 1994 federal assault weapons ban. Supported the Brady Bill requiring waiting periods for handgun purchases, but says it is no longer needed due to instantaneous background checks. Joined the NRA as a lifetime member in 2006." Source: CNN Election 2008 Issues - submitted by GS2AC Member Daryn B.

12/20/2007 Interview with Tim Russert on Meet the Press. … We also should keep weapons of unusual lethality from being on the street. Additional commentary in Pajamas Media - Submitted by GS2AC member John J.

12/7/2007 "...The Des Moines Register surveyed presidential candidates about their stances on gun control." "Democrat Bill Richardson and Republicans Mike Huckabee, John McCain, Ron Paul, Mitt Romney, Tom Tancredo and Fred Thompson said they would not support reinstating the [assualt weapons] ban." Submitted by member John J. PDF

8/28/2007 “Under Romney's plan for Massachusetts, the cost of registering firearms would have jumped from $25 to $75. He also called for increases in the cost of firearm identification cards, application fees for a license to carry firearms, and gun dealer fees. Gun owners said they felt unfairly targeted by Romney's proposed increases.” (AP , 8/28/07) PDF

1/14/2007 “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.” (Boston Globe , 1/14/07) PDF

1/14/2007 “But perhaps the most significant gun legislation Romney signed as governor was a 2004 measure instituting a permanent ban on assault weapons.” (Boston Globe , 1/14/07) PDF

1/14/2007 “Romney says he still backs the ban on assault weapons...” (Boston Globe , 1/14/07) PDF

9/3/1994 “… GOP nominee...cited his support for the assault rifle ban and the Brady gun control law. ‘That's not going to make me the hero of the NRA,’ he said.” (Boston Herald , 9/23/94) PDF

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