George Allen has been a leader for more than three decades in defending our Second Amendment rights. As Senator, George Allen:
voted against the renewal of the "Assault Weapons Ban."
was the original sponsor of S. 1082, the District of Columbi
Personal Protection Act to repeal the unconstitutional D.C. gun ban.
supported the amendment to the FY 2007 Homeland Security Appropriations bill to prohibit the confiscation of guns from law-abiding citizens during a natural disaster or emergency
was a cosponsor of the "Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act of 2003," which allows law enforcement officers, including retired officers, to be able to exercise their State residency right-to-carry permits outside their home State.
participated in efforts to rein in the Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco for abuses similar to those that recently took place in Mexico.
introduced legislation to allow concealed carry in National Parks.
Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing federal restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
Allow citizens to carry concealed guns.
Require manufacturers to provide child-safety locks on guns.
Increase penalties for the possession of any illegal guns.
Require background checks of gun buyers at gun shows.
Source: 2000 National Political Awareness Test
, Sep 20, 2000
Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers.
A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others. Voting YES would:
Exempt lawsuits brought against individuals who knowingly transfer a firearm that will be used to commit a violent or drug-trafficking crime
Exempt lawsuits against actions that result in death, physical injury or property damage due solely to a product defect
Call for the dismissal of all qualified civil liability actions pending on the date of enactment by the court in which the action was brought
Prohibit the manufacture, import, sale or delivery of armor piercing ammunition, and sets a minimum prison term of 15 years for violations
Require all licensed importers, manufacturers and dealers who engage in the transfer of handguns to provide secure gun storage or safety devices
Reference: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act;
Bill S 397
; vote number 2005-219
on Jul 29, 2005
Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence.
Vote to pass a bill that would block certain civil lawsuits against manufacturers, distributors, dealers and importers of firearms and ammunition, mainly those lawsuits aimed at making them liable for gun violence. In this bill, trade groups would also be protected The bill would call for the dismissal of pending lawsuits against the gun industry. The exception would be lawsuits regarding a defect in a weapon or ammunition. It also would provide a 10-year reauthorization of the assault weapons ban which is set to expire in September 2004. The bill would increase the penalties for gun-related violent or drug trafficking crimes which have not resulted in death, to a minimum of 15 years imprisonment. The bill calls for criminal background checks on all firearm transactions at gun shows where at least 75 guns are sold. Exemptions would be made available for dealers selling guns from their homes as well as members-only gun swaps and meets carried out by nonprofit hunting clubs.
Reference: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act;
Bill S.1805/H.R.1036
; vote number 2004-30
on Mar 2, 2004
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