There is only one issue that carries enough weight for me to not cast my vote for a candidate based solely on their position on that single issue, and that's the 2nd Amendment.
McCain on Gun Control:
* I know how to use guns; but I don't own one. (Nov 2007)
* Prosecute criminals, not citizens for gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
* Don't hold gun manufacturers liable for crimes. (Sep 2007)
* Opposes restrictions on assault weapons and ammunition types. (Sep 2007)
* Calls for GOP "tolerance" of closing gun show loopholes. (May 2002)
* Ban cheap guns; require safety locks; for gun show checks. (Aug 1999)
* Supports ban on certain assault weapons. (Aug 1999)
* Voted against Brady Bill & assault weapon ban. (Aug 1999)
* Guns are a problem, but so are violent web sites & videos. (Aug 1999)
* Punish criminals who abuse 2nd Amendment rights. (May 1999)
* Youth Violence Prevention Act restricts guns for kids. (May 1999)
* Repeal existing gun restrictions; penalize criminal use. (Jul 1998)
* Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
* Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
* Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
* Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
* Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
* Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
* Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
* Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
Obama on Gun Control:
* Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008)
* FactCheck: Yes, Obama endorsed Illinois handgun ban. (Apr 2008)
* Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok. (Feb 2008)
* Provide some common-sense enforcement on gun licensing. (Jan 2008)
* 2000: cosponsored bill to limit purchases to 1 gun per month. (Oct 2007)
* Concealed carry OK for retired police officers. (Aug 2007)
* Stop unscrupulous gun dealers dumping guns in cities. (Jul 2007)
* Keep guns out of inner cities--but also problem of morality. (Oct 2006)
* Bush erred in failing to renew assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
* Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998)
* Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
I own several shotguns, a .22 , and a .30-06. I enjoy hunting and sport shooting and I also feel like it's a good idea to have them for the protection of my family.
I'll never understand though, why someone like John McCain feels the need to defend and support assault weapons. NO ONE other than the military and law enforcement needs those. I haven't met a single hunter at any gun club that uses assault weapons for sport or hunting. They are killing machines, plain and simple. I have no interest in allowing those things to be present on the streets and in public where my family and I are.
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In essentials, unity. In non-essentials, liberty. In all things, charity. Augustine
I'm a hunter and I own firearms. I enjoy sport shooting and I also feel like it's a good idea to have them for the protection of my family.
I'll never understand though, why someone like John McCain feels the need to defend and support assault weapons. NO ONE other than law enforcement needs those. I haven't met a single hunter at any gun club that uses assault weapons for sport of hunting. They are killing machines and have no other use. I have no interest in allowing those things to be present on the streets and in public where my family and I are.
Well, we are not in law enforcement, but we like our assault weapon. Don't ban them, I can unload while I'm running.
Don't ban them, I can unload while I'm running. 
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