Donald Trump has come under fire recently for not calling out a support of his who claimed that Obama was a Muslim. Following the town hall moment, Trump canceled an appearance in South Carolina, citing an important, last minute, business issue as the reason for the cancellation. However, this has not kept Trump from campaigning. The Don has just released his policy papers on 2nd Amendment rights. Trump is calling for stricter laws against violent criminals and background check reform. Trump has also revealed that he has a concealed carry permit.
Trump starts off his policy plan by calling for stricter laws against violent criminals, saying:
“We need to get serious about prosecuting violent criminals. The Obama administration’s record on that is abysmal. Violent crime in cities like Baltimore, Chicago and many others is out of control. Drug dealers and gang members are given a slap on the wrist and turned loose on the street. This needs to stop.”
Trump goes on to reveal that he is gun owner with a concealed carry permit, stating:
“Here’s another important way to fight crime -- empower law-abiding gun owners to defend themselves. Law enforcement is great, they do a tremendous job, but they can’t be everywhere all of the time. Our personal protection is ultimately up to us. That’s why I’m a gun owner, that’s why I have a concealed carry permit, and that’s why tens of millions of Americans have concealed carry permits as well. It’s just common sense. To make America great again, we’re going to go after criminals and put the law back on the side of the law-abiding.”
Trump goes on to say that we need fix the broken background check system, pointing out a failure to put the proper mental health and criminal records into the system.
Trump declares that he against gun and magazine bans.
Trump is also for a national concealed carry license, stating:
“The right of self-defense doesn’t stop at the end of your driveway. That’s why I have a concealed carry permit and why tens of millions of Americans do too. That permit should be valid in all 50 states. A driver’s license works in every state, so it’s common sense that a concealed carry permit should work in every state. If we can do that for driving -- which is a privilege, not a right -- then surely we can do that for concealed carry, which is a right, not a privilege.”
Trump also wants our military personnel to be armed at recruiting stations. You can read Trump's full policy plans here.
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