Deval Patrick on Gun Control

Democrat

More gun safety measures to help stop tragedies

Only this morning we re-filed several gun safety measures to help stop tragedies like Newtown. Yes, there is more to do. The truth is that, in any successful organization, the work of self-improvement is never finished. I am proud of the fact that, working with the House and Senate, no administration has ever delivered more sweeping reform of state government than ours has. We have our proposals. There are many others before you now as well. Let's continue this work together. Source: 2013 State of the State address to Commonwealth Legislature , Jan 16, 2013

Strengthen existing gun laws; require background checks

Maintain and strengthen the enforcement of existing state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
Require background checks on gun sales between private citizens at gun shows.
Require a license for gun possession.

Source: 2006 MA Gubernatorial National Political Awareness Test , Nov 7, 2006

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