Just a simple question here.

[oneshooter]

What is the Democratic Party's official stance on gun control?

From this site (2008) http://www.issues2000.org/Democratic_Party.htm#Gun_Control
"Reauthorize assault weapons ban, close gun show loophole. (Jul 2004)
Strengthen gun control to reduce violence. (Aug 2000)

This site dos not even mention gun control.

http://www.qnc.us/dems/Democratic-Platform-Summary-2012.doc


So what is the party's commitment to gun control? Where is it written?


Oneshooter
Armed and Livin in Texas

[tularetom]

1. Hopefully Democratic party has given up on gun control as an issue

They really haven't done jack shit about it over the past four years.

I think they realize that there are a lot more important things facing the country than trying to restrict citizens' access to firearms.

[GreenStormCloud]

2. I Googled. Couldn't find anything.

Maybe the leadership has realized that it is best left alone.

[rl6214]

3. I certainly hope so but

what would become of our group here then?

I think some of our resident anti-gun zealots would need to up their meds if that happened.

[safeinOhio]

8. Does that mean some of the

radical gun supporters here will finally donate to DU?

[gejohnston]

9. for some it depends on the economy

can't speak for others.

[safeinOhio]

10. Do you mean those that

talk about their Kimbers, military style rifles, the number of guns they own and all the time it takes at the range to be proficient at shooting, can't afford the price of just one box of shells to spend hours a day, more time than they spend at to range, can't afford a small donation? Not necessarily you, but the majority of the radical gun rights people that post on this forum?

[eqfan592]

15. I used to donate, but I haven't in some time.

This is for reasons I choose not to discuss in a public forum. If you absolutely have to know, feel free to send me a private message.

[rl6214]

17. Again, in my case being physically unable to work and waiting for SS

I have had to sell off a large portion of my collection and have not been able to afford to go out and buy ammo to practice so no, I don't have any money to donate.

[oneshooter]

19. Is this a off topic hijack of this thread? It seems deliberate, please stop.

[rl6214]

16. As gejohnston said, it depends on the economy

After a year and a half of not being able to work and waiting for SS disability to set up a hearing for me, I personally have no money to donate to anyone.

[Remmah2]

4. The fog is clearing from the hyperbole.

Funny how things have changed once we all have instant access to information and communication.

[Upton]

5. They've finally realized that gun control is a loser..

at least, lets hope so. Who knows how many seats have been lost in swing districts, particularly in rural areas, because of the party's support for gun control...You can make a good case that Al Gore's loss in 2000 can be attributed to his support for gun control as well.

It's time the Democratic party kicked the Brady Campaign and all the rest of their authoritarian anti civil liberty buddies to the curb..

[Atypical Liberal]

6. This is fantastic news!

The last time I read the Democratic party platform, I think it was the 2010 platform, it still called for gun control. I tried to google it but could not find it again.

This is HUGE. It is tremendously awesome if the Democratic party has formally and fully dropped gun control!

What a huge win for killing a wedge issue!

I can't wait to share this with all my pro-gun conservative friends.

[oneshooter]

7. I notice that none of the banners and gun grabbers have shown up.

To show us the error of our ways!

[safeinOhio]

11. I have notice that most DUers ignore

the crazy gun nuts that don't donate to the site they spend hours a day on, just to argue with liberals.

[gejohnston]

12. a LW gun nut has to be crazy

to preach the gospel at a gun range full of heathens who worship a golden statue of Rush (not the band).

[safeinOhio]

13. What , no balls

I've worn an Obama tee shirt to gun ranges and gun shows. Try it.

[gejohnston]

14. let me clarify

I meant it in the same spirit of Combat Camera legend Joseph Longo "The brave ones shot bullets; the crazy ones were shooting film"

Meaning, crazy is super brave, a good thing. I like to think we are all that crazy at the range.

[Callisto32]

21. It's always interesting to learn what people from various states call themselves.

[rl6214]

18. Yet here you are, insinuating what about those pro-rkba members that are here arguing with

OTHER liberals?

[Callisto32]

20. You shill for control, and call yourself a liberal...

And you have the gall to bitch at people about MONEY?

Wow.

[Callisto32]

22. I always love to see any group move in the direction of liberty.

If it's finally gone...

Kudos.