Why Did The Republicans Support Gun Control?

In contrast to Democrats (most supported gun control, some opposed it), most Republicans supported the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms for every American, especially in reasonable grounds. But some Republicans supported gun control by banning guns, even for protection.

Fred Thompson is opposed to most gun control laws. Speaking of the Virginia Tech massacre, he said:

"Whenever I’ve seen one of those ‘Gun-free Zone’ signs, especially outside of a school filled with our youngest and most vulnerable citizens, I’ve always wondered exactly who these signs are directed at. Obviously, they don’t mean much to the sort of man who murdered 32 people just a few days ago."

Although his record in the Senate on guns is generally mixed. Thompson voted pro-gun 19 times and anti-gun 14 times. Additionally, Thompson voted for the Domestic Violence Offender Gun Ban, which restricts ownership and use of guns or ammunition by individuals convicted of misdemeanor or felony domestic violence.

McCain’s record on gun control is mixed. He co-sponsored the Gun Show Loophole Closing and Gun Law Enforcement Act of 2001. This act would reduce the number of gun shows, require gun-owners to purchase trigger locks, and allow federal agents to arrest those who violate federal gun laws. However, McCain has frequently voted in support of the Second Amendment, such as voting against background checks at gun shows and voting in support of prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. In August of 1999, McCain said he was open to voting for an assault weapon ban, depending on the details. However, he still voted against the Federal Assault Weapons Ban and the efforts to renew it, as well as the Brady Bill.

A top official of the National Rifle Association said McCain has been a reliable ally of gun owners despite divisions with the powerful lobbying group on some issues. NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre told The Associated Press "…We’re not foolish enough to ignore the vast areas of agreement in which John McCain has been a friend to gun owners." The Republican presidential nominee has voted against a ban on assault-type weapons with restrictions which were objected.

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Lautenburg Amendment question?

So even though I insisted to my choice of service (wont disclose) that I did not fall under the Gun Control Act because the person I assaulted was not a qualifying relationship…they did not believe me and said I could not join because I could not legally carry a firearm.

I went through the MEPS physical, took the asvab, and was suppose to swear in but what I believed to be assault was actually domestic violence ( i told them and was honest with them about being arrested)

Well, I went and applied for a gun permit. The NICS background check came back and they determined I was eligible to carry a fire arm. Can I bring this proof to them and show them that..HEY..I CAN CARRRY a firearm so I’m NOT disqualified??

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Handgun purchase after completing two years of probation in S.C.?

I had probation for non violent assault. It was a misdemeanor charge. I was sentenced to two years in a S.C. prison, but immediately suspended to 2 years of probation. I Sold all of my firearms as instructed by my probation officer. I have now served two years and have been released. I have paid my debt to society. release date was Jan 27th. I went to buy a pistol today because I thought, that i was okay to. I went to a licensed gun dealer and voluntarily filled out the forms. about ten minutes later I was declined by the NICS. I don’t understand what the problem is? does anyone have any pertinent information? Thanks in advance for the help.
P.S. this charge has nothing to do with domestic violence…..thanks

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2nd Amendment and the delineation of fully automatic weapons?

I am a Federally licensed gun dealer, with a Class I license (allows the buy and sale of semi-auto and manually chambered firearms) and a CCW which permits me to carry semi auto concealed. Personally, I agree with the regulations as they stand now, in that I agree that while there is a need, and a right, for private citizens and dealers to handle fully automatic weapons and explosives (Class III), I do not think that right should be granted unequivocally. I view it as "a right to have the weapon, but a privilege to be granted the license." As the law is written now, if you are not a felon, do not have a history of mental defect or domestic violence, and are willing to pay the fees and grant the required permission regarding warrant-less search and security, anyone can acquire a Class III and possess fully automatic weapons and explosives.

While I would love to own full autos, and would love even more to sell them, :) I think the line has been drawn in the correct place.

What is your opinion of the delineation of fully automatics and the 2nd Amendment?

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Expungement of foreign offence in USA?

I’m convicted of committing a Civilian Offence which involves Domestic Violence in Norway. The Civilian Offence was however NOT defined as a crime by the court of law. I was senteced to serve 43 hours of Community Service. After 3 years the Civilian Offence has been expunged from my record where speeding tickets are usually registered. I’ve been to the United States, Japan, Russia, China and England after the incident and have had no problem obtaining tourist visas. But if I am to apply for American Citizenship after living in the United States as an law obiding, working Engineer, would I be disqualified or have my chances reduced to obtain an American Citizenship? And if I so did obtain it, would I have my Norwegian expunged offence be registered in the American registers as NON expunged? Does it mean that my offence would have to be expunged by the american court of law as well in order to be valid as expunged in the United States? As for applying for Federal Firearms License, enlisting the army and purchasing guns, would I be disqualified even though my Civilian Offence is expunged in Norway?
BLCOHEN5 is an instant winner, unless someone can convince me otherwise.

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