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Mike Gravel on Gun Control

The right to bear arms is part of the United States Bill of Rights in the Constitution. Exactly what this right means today is a debate that all the candidates have weighed in on from many different perspectives. This topic includes information about candidate positions on: restricting access to firearms, the assault rifles ban, and background checks on gun purchasers.

The issues

Mike Gravel supports restrictions on access to firearms

While Senator Gravel fully supports the 2nd Amendment, he believes that fundamental change must take place with regards to gun ownership. The senator advocates a licensing program where a potential gun owner must be licensed as well as properly trained with a firearm before they may own one.

Campaign website, www.gravel2008.us, "Issues" May 23, 2007

Mike Gravel is neutral on a ban on assault weapons

While Senator Gravel fully supports the 2nd Amendment, he believes that fundamental change must take place with regards to gun ownership. The senator advocates a licensing program where a potential gun owner must be licensed as well as properly trained with a firearm before they may own one. [Gravel's camp has promised us a more specific return on this question.]

www.gravel2008.us, "Issues" May 23, 2007

Mike Gravel is neutral on running background checks on individuals purchasing guns.

While Senator Gravel fully supports the 2nd Amendment, he believes that fundamental change must take place with regards to gun ownership. The senator advocates a licensing program where a potential gun owner must be licensed as well as properly trained with a firearm before they may own one.

www.gravel2008.us, "Issues" May 23, 2007