OBAMA ON GUN CONTROL IN 2003

This is part of a questionnaire Obama filled out in 2003, courtesy of the Chicago Sun-Times:
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By Lynn Sweeton
December 11, 2007 9:34 AM Permalink

ivi-ipoIndependent Voters of Illinois – Independent Precinct Organization1325 S. Wabash, Suite 105Chicago, IL 60605Vwww.iviipo.org
December 15, 2003
Dear Candidate,
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35. Do you support legislation to ban the manufacture, sale and possession ofa. handguns?
While a complete ban on handguns is not politically practicable, I believe reasonable restrictions on the sale and possession of handguns are necessary to protect the public safety. In the Illinois Senate last year, I supported a package of bills to limit individual Illinoisans to purchasing one handgun a month; require all promoters and sellers at firearms shows to carry a state license; allow civil liability for death or injuries caused by handguns; and require FOID applicants to apply in person. I would support similar efforts at the federal level, including retaining the Brady Law.
b. assault weapons?
Yes.
c. ammunition for handguns and assault weapons?
I would support banning the sale of ammunition for assault weapons and limiting the sale of ammunition for handguns.

36. Do you support legislationa. mandating background checks of purchasers of weapons at gun shows, through the internet and through print advertisements?
Yes.
b. increasing penalties for illegal resale of weapons?
Yes.