Green Party on Gun Control

	Green Party on Gun Control Party Platform

Eliminate the gun show loophole

Extend background checks to all private sales of firearms..
Eliminate the gun show loophole that permits sale of weapons without background checks.
Increase compensation for jurors and provide childcare for those serving jury duty.
Protect victims' rights. Ensure the opportunity for victims to make victim-impact statements. Consider forms of restitution to victims.
Thoughtful, carefully considered gun control such as is contained in the Brady Bill (1993).

Source: Green Party Platform adopted, July 12-15 2012 in Baltimore , Jul 15, 2012

Restrict police use of guns and all forms of control weapons

Restrict police use of guns and all forms of control weapons. Restraining weapons and methods such as pepper spray, taser guns, stun belts, gas, choke holds and tight hand cuffs are greatly over-used. States must pass legislation that reduce and restrict police possession and use of such methods of control. Source: 2008 Green Party Platform from 2008 Chicago Convention , Jul 13, 2008

Support Brady Bill & thoughtful gun control

We support the ‘Brady Bill’ and thoughtful, carefully considered GUN CONTROL. Source: Green Party Platform, at 2000 National Convention , Jun 25, 2000

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