Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan Supports Gun Rights
You’ve heard by now that Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has chosen Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his vice presidential running mate. Since Ryan’s selection as a VP candidate, the mainstream media has focused primarily on Ryan’s positions on government spending, health care policies, and debt reduction.
You may be wondering, where does Ryan stand on gun rights issues? In a nutshell, Ryan is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment and he has lead efforts to protect the shooting sports and hunting. An avid hunter, Ryan is the former co-chairman of the bi-partisan Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus. Ryan has received an “A” grade from the NRA for his overall voting record. Among other things, Ryan has voted to protect the right of hunters to use traditional ammunition and to prohibit suing manufacturers and retailers for the criminal misuse of firearms. He has also supported a national cross-state standard for concealed carry. Here are highlights of Rep. Ryan’s voting record in Congress, on matters relating to hunting and gun rights:
- Voted YES to protect the right of hunters to use traditional ammunition.
- Voted YES to prohibit suing manufacturers and retailers for the criminal misuse of firearms.
- Voted YES to decrease background check waiting period from 3 days to 1 day for a firearm purchase at a gun show.
- Supported national cross-state standard for concealed carry.
- Opposed the gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington, DC.
Similar Posts:
- House of Representatives Passes Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
- House of Representatives Considers Carry Reciprocity Legislation
- Ryan Pierce Sets 450-24X F-Open Record with Home-Built Gun
- Californians Seek Vetos of Radical Anti-Gun Legislation
- Gunmakers and NSSF File Suit to Overturn New York Law
Share the post "Vice Presidential Candidate Paul Ryan Supports Gun Rights"
Tags: Election, Mitt Romey, Paul Ryan, Second Amendment
i was really hoping paul ryan would have ran for President. Vise Pres is ok as well. I really think he is a good man with good intent. Lee
Lee I won`t let you stand alone.Paul Ryan is the best hope we have for getting the country headed in the right direction.He has a good head for finances and a true supporter of the 2nd Amendment.Not just at election time.We as gun owners need to rally and support him and Romney.
A true Supporter of the 2nd Amendment will state the 2nd exists to overthrow TYRANNICAL GOVT.
All else is Frills, not Target, Hunting and on and On ad infinitum!!
This is why the 3rd which comes right after Forbids Standing Armies In peacetime without the Homeowners Permission.