Here is what the three noteworthy political parties say about Second Amendment issues in their platforms.
1.9 Self-Defense
“The only legitimate use of force is in defense of individual rights—life, liberty, and justly acquired property—against aggression. This right inheres in the individual, who may agree to be aided by any other individual or group. We affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individuals for exercising their rights of self-defense. Private property owners should be free to establish their own conditions regarding the presence of personal defense weapons on their own property. We oppose all laws at any level of government restricting, registering, or monitoring the ownership, manufacture, or transfer of firearms or ammunition.”
“4. We strongly believe in the constitutionally protected natural right of individuals to keep and bear arms, as recognized and protected by the Second Amendment, and we support the repeal of existing laws that infringe upon those rights. We support the addition of “stand your ground” and “castle doctrine” provisions to Iowa law.”
Gun Safety
We support:
248. President Obama’s executive orders on gun control
249. universal background checks
250. requiring registration, licensing, education/testing & liability insurance
251. banning assault weapons
252. gun-free zones
253. closing “gun show loopholes”
254. right to prohibit firearms on one’s property
255. temporary confiscation of firearms from individuals under DANCOs
256. guardians’ accountability for minors’ inappropriate gun access
257. nationwide database of gun ownership
258. hand gun regulation
We oppose:
259. “Stand your ground”
260. open carry
Cold Hard Cashner 