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Ill. gubernatorial candidates on guns
Associated Press - December 12, 2009 2:34 PM ET
The Associated Press recently asked candidates for Illinois governor questions about gun-control legislation.
Here are highlights of their answers:
QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois?"
REPUBLICANS
Adam Andrzejewski: "Would veto a ban on semiautomatic 'assault weapons' in most circumstances. It comes down (to) law abiding citizens having the right to defend their life, liberty and property."
Bill Brady: "I am opposed to any further restrictions to the ownership of firearms as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and would veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic weapons."
Kirk Dillard: "Without having more sufficient detail, including the definition of an "assault-style weapon," and for what circumstances the use of these weapons would be approved, this question is difficult to answer."
Andy McKenna: "I believe in the Second Amendment and law abiding citizen's right to own firearms to protect their families and for sporting purposes.
Dan Proft: "I would veto such legislation. ... I believe arbitrary gun bans are unconstitutional and would oppose such bans."
Jim Ryan: "I would sign it provided it was narrowly drawn and did not violate our 2nd Amendment rights."
Bob Schillerstrom: "I would sign constitutionally sound legislation banning assault weapons in Illinois."
DEMOCRATS
Dan Hynes: "I would sign legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois.
Current Governer Pat Quinn: "I would sign legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons."
William "Dock" Walls: "I would sign such legislation."
GREEN PARTY
Rich Whitney: "If it truly and accurately defines assault weapons in a manner that does not impair the rights of lawful gun owners to possess firearms for defensive purposes, and respects the rights of legitimate gun collectors, then yes, I would sign it."
QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation allowing concealed-carry for handguns?"
REPUBLICANS
Adam Andrzejewski: "I would sign it. ... Law abiding citizens have this right."
Bill Brady: "Constitutional rights should be afforded to eligible, law-abiding Illinois citizens, and therefore concealed carry should be legalized.
Kirk Dillard: "With proper training and thorough background checks, and dependent upon the exact language drafted in the legislation, I could support allowing concealed-carry for handguns as almost every other state in the nation has done."
Andy McKenna: "I am opposed to concealed-carry legislation."
Dan Proft: "I would sign right to carry legislation."
Jim Ryan: "I would veto. I believe reasonable people can differ on this issue but on balance, drawing from my experience as a law enforcement official, I believe we are better off without concealed-carry."
Bob Schillerstrom: "I would veto legislation allowing concealed carry for handguns. I am a supporter of the Second Amendment; however, I do not believe that concealed carry is a solution for reducing crime in the State of Illinois."
DEMOCRATS
Dan Hynes: Hynes didn't take a position on concealed carry in general but did say he opposes a new law letting people bring concealed guns into someone else's home if they have permission.
Current Governer Pat Quinn: "I would veto legislation allowing concealed-carry for handguns."
William "Dock" Walls: "I would veto conceal and carry legislation."
GREEN PARTY
Rich Whitney: "I would sign legislation allowing concealed-carry or open carry - although ... I would prefer that any such legislation allow individual counties to opt out if they so chose."
Associated Press - December 12, 2009 2:34 PM ET
The Associated Press recently asked candidates for Illinois governor questions about gun-control legislation.
Here are highlights of their answers:
QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois?"
REPUBLICANS
Adam Andrzejewski: "Would veto a ban on semiautomatic 'assault weapons' in most circumstances. It comes down (to) law abiding citizens having the right to defend their life, liberty and property."
Bill Brady: "I am opposed to any further restrictions to the ownership of firearms as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and would veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic weapons."
Kirk Dillard: "Without having more sufficient detail, including the definition of an "assault-style weapon," and for what circumstances the use of these weapons would be approved, this question is difficult to answer."
Andy McKenna: "I believe in the Second Amendment and law abiding citizen's right to own firearms to protect their families and for sporting purposes.
Dan Proft: "I would veto such legislation. ... I believe arbitrary gun bans are unconstitutional and would oppose such bans."
Jim Ryan: "I would sign it provided it was narrowly drawn and did not violate our 2nd Amendment rights."
Bob Schillerstrom: "I would sign constitutionally sound legislation banning assault weapons in Illinois."
DEMOCRATS
Dan Hynes: "I would sign legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois.
Current Governer Pat Quinn: "I would sign legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons."
William "Dock" Walls: "I would sign such legislation."
GREEN PARTY
Rich Whitney: "If it truly and accurately defines assault weapons in a manner that does not impair the rights of lawful gun owners to possess firearms for defensive purposes, and respects the rights of legitimate gun collectors, then yes, I would sign it."
QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation allowing concealed-carry for handguns?"
REPUBLICANS
Adam Andrzejewski: "I would sign it. ... Law abiding citizens have this right."
Bill Brady: "Constitutional rights should be afforded to eligible, law-abiding Illinois citizens, and therefore concealed carry should be legalized.
Kirk Dillard: "With proper training and thorough background checks, and dependent upon the exact language drafted in the legislation, I could support allowing concealed-carry for handguns as almost every other state in the nation has done."
Andy McKenna: "I am opposed to concealed-carry legislation."
Dan Proft: "I would sign right to carry legislation."
Jim Ryan: "I would veto. I believe reasonable people can differ on this issue but on balance, drawing from my experience as a law enforcement official, I believe we are better off without concealed-carry."
Bob Schillerstrom: "I would veto legislation allowing concealed carry for handguns. I am a supporter of the Second Amendment; however, I do not believe that concealed carry is a solution for reducing crime in the State of Illinois."
DEMOCRATS
Dan Hynes: Hynes didn't take a position on concealed carry in general but did say he opposes a new law letting people bring concealed guns into someone else's home if they have permission.
Current Governer Pat Quinn: "I would veto legislation allowing concealed-carry for handguns."
William "Dock" Walls: "I would veto conceal and carry legislation."
GREEN PARTY
Rich Whitney: "I would sign legislation allowing concealed-carry or open carry - although ... I would prefer that any such legislation allow individual counties to opt out if they so chose."
Comments
Hell I'd even bet 99% couldn't comprehend it if they did read it.[:(!]
If our forefathers were alive today there would be a serious rope shortage. [:p]
Ill. gubernatorial candidates on guns
Associated Press - December 12, 2009 2:34 PM ET
The Associated Press recently asked candidates for Illinois governor questions about gun-control legislation.
Here are highlights of their answers:
QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois?"
REPUBLICANS
Adam Andrzejewski: "Would veto a ban on semiautomatic 'assault weapons' in most circumstances. It comes down (to) law abiding citizens having the right to defend their life, liberty and property." FAILURE
Bill Brady: "I am opposed to any further restrictions to the ownership of firearms as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and would veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic weapons." FAILURE
Kirk Dillard: "Without having more sufficient detail, including the definition of an "assault-style weapon," and for what circumstances the use of these weapons would be approved, this question is difficult to answer." EPIC FAILURE
Andy McKenna: "I believe in the Second Amendment and law abiding citizen's right to own firearms to protect their families and for sporting purposes. EPIC FAILURE
Dan Proft: "I would veto such legislation. ... I believe arbitrary gun bans are unconstitutional and would oppose such bans." FAILURE
Jim Ryan: "I would sign it provided it was narrowly drawn and did not violate our 2nd Amendment rights." EPIC FAILURE
Bob Schillerstrom: "I would sign constitutionally sound legislation banning assault weapons in Illinois." EPIC FAILURE
DEMOCRATS
Dan Hynes: "I would sign legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois. EPIC FAILURE
Current Governer Pat Quinn: "I would sign legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons." EPIC FAILURE
William "Dock" Walls: "I would sign such legislation." EPIC FAILURE
GREEN PARTY
Rich Whitney: "If it truly and accurately defines assault weapons in a manner that does not impair the rights of lawful gun owners to possess firearms for defensive purposes, and respects the rights of legitimate gun collectors, then yes, I would sign it." EPIC FAILURE
QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation allowing concealed-carry for handguns?"
REPUBLICANS
Adam Andrzejewski: "I would sign it. ... Law abiding citizens have this right." FAILURE
Bill Brady: "Constitutional rights should be afforded to eligible, law-abiding Illinois citizens, and therefore concealed carry should be legalized. MAJOR FAILURE
Kirk Dillard: "With proper training and thorough background checks, and dependent upon the exact language drafted in the legislation, I could support allowing concealed-carry for handguns as almost every other state in the nation has done." EPIC FAIL
Andy McKenna: "I am opposed to concealed-carry legislation." EPIC FAIL
Dan Proft: "I would sign right to carry legislation."
Jim Ryan: "I would veto. I believe reasonable people can differ on this issue but on balance, drawing from my experience as a law enforcement official, I believe we are better off without concealed-carry." EPIC FAIL
Bob Schillerstrom: "I would veto legislation allowing concealed carry for handguns. I am a supporter of the Second Amendment; however, I do not believe that concealed carry is a solution for reducing crime in the State of Illinois." EPIC FAIL
DEMOCRATS
Dan Hynes: Hynes didn't take a position on concealed carry in general but did say he opposes a new law letting people bring concealed guns into someone else's home if they have permission.
EPIC FAILURE
Current Governer Pat Quinn: "I would veto legislation allowing concealed-carry for handguns."
EPIC FAILURE
William "Dock" Walls: "I would veto conceal and carry legislation." EPIC FAIL
GREEN PARTY
Rich Whitney: "I would sign legislation allowing concealed-carry or open carry - although ... I would prefer that any such legislation allow individual counties to opt out if they so chose." FAIL
What a pack-o-tools.
A microcosm of new 'a'merica and the globalist-collectivists that infest it.
Our previous Governer Blagojavich is under federal indictment and our Governer before him, Ryan is still serving a 6-1/2 year sentence.
Only two words come to mind for me Constitutional Incompetence!!
Southern Illinois Resident
Sadly, Chicago will carry the state. Take Chicago out of the picture, and Illinois would be a much better place to live.
Southern Illinois Resident
Being a nothern resident I hate chitcago as much if not more than you do slum.
I couldn't agree more with your statement.