Posted on 09/18/2015 12:11:33 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump released a policy outline on Friday detailing his defense of the Second Amendment and firearms ownership.
He also highlighted his possession of a concealed carry permit and firearms that he said were for personal defense.
“The Second Amendment to our constitution is clear,” the Republican front-runner writes in the gun rights platform published online. “The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed upon — period.” It’s the second policy statement provided by Trump, a political newcomer who has dominated the GOP race over the last month but come under increased scrutiny for his policy knowledge.
Trump appeared to confuse the Kurds with Quds, a special forces unit with Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, in a recent interview. During Wednesday night’s debate, he acknowledged he needed to learn more about foreign policy, indicating he would do so by the time he was elected.
The first policy platform he provided was on immigration last month.
The new statement outlines a three-pronged defense of the Second Amendment during his potential presidency, arguing that America needs greater law enforcement against violent crime, mental healthcare reform and better protections for legal gun ownership going forward.
Trump’s outline begins on the premise that President Obama has been soft on violent crime during his two terms in the Oval Office.
“We need to get serious about prosecuting violent criminals,” he said. “The Obama administration’s record on that is abysmal.”
“Violent crime in cities like Baltimore, Chicago and many others is out of control,” Trump said. “Drug dealers and gang members are given a slap on the wrist and then released. This needs to stop.”
Self-reliance, the billionaire real estate magnate added, is a vital precaution should law enforcement have its resources stretched too thin.
“Our personal protection is ultimately up to us,” Trump said. “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 then charged that the recent spate of mass shootings is the result of America’s failing mental healthcare infrastructure.
“Too many politicians have ignored this problem for far too long,” he said. “We can’t allow that to continue.”
“We need to expand treatment programs, because most people with mental health problems aren’t violent, they just need help,” Trump added. “But for those who are violent, a danger to themselves or others, we need to get them off the street before they can terrorize our communities.”
Trump additionally charged he opposes gun and ammunition restrictions and would allow military personnel to carry weapons on bases.
“Gun and magazine bans are a total failure,” the outspoken billionaire said. “That’s been proven every time it’s been tried.”
“To have a strong military, we need to allow them to defend themselves,” he added.
Friday’s policy reveal follows the reality TV star's cancellation of a major campaign appearance in Greenville, S.C., on Friday morning. He's also currently under fire for refusing to correct two supporters’ claims that Obama is a Muslim foreigner during an event in Rochester, N.H., the night before.
I don't know, but I'd like to buy that gal a beer. Used terms like "standard magazines".
If this sort of straight thinking goes on, I may become a Trump-bot yet.
I suspect he wrote it himself. Ccw holders know a great deal about the 2A and legal issues. He probably passed it by a couple of people to see if they could add anything.
And yes, he may have just won the election.
“He knows nothing of the real workings of national governments, and has no solutions to anything.”
He has the ability to hire the best people who do know.
Hey Wlr, you had the guts to freepmail me.
How about you say it in forum?
Where have you been since November 6, 2010?
Trump has his finger on the pulse of the silent American majority. Amen.
Trump for Cruz for me, ATM.
I definitely think he and/or his people have.
An NRA board member, perhaps? A Jeff Sessions referral?
Glenn Beck, Eat your heart out.
Someone should tell his people that word “upon” does not appear in the text of the 2nd amendment...
WLR sent me a freepmail stating exactly the false narrative that it was, how did he put it, “saint ron”.
I challenged him to post it in forum like an honorable person.
But his last honest post is November 6 2010.
Post it in forum, WLR.
Or are you trying to hide by using freepmail?
WLR received 09/18/2015 8:29:53 PM PDT
I’ve got to give him credit here. This is a critical conservative issue. I wish he was for smaller government, too. But this is good policy and what the other conservatives in the race Walker and Cruz are on record for.
I’m not crazy that all his policies most often involve growing government as that is the true problem we face. I’m waiting for his policies on healthcare, including abortion, and the economy.
This is Donald Trump’s 2nd policy paper which brings to mind the question, “Where are the policy papers of the other candidates who seem to hedge their answers about the freedoms guaranteed by the first and second amendments of the Constituional Republic our blessed forefathers gave to all American citizens. I believe they are politicians and therefore liars, but maybe not thieves like the secucular humanists of the left who hate God and His anointed one, Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour of all who trust Him.
Very good question. Too bad it will not be answered.
I hope so, it would be a brilliant move.
So assuming this is true, here is some advice on how to nail the nomination and the presidency, make a pledge to restore the Republic as founded, since this is what "made America great", and explicitly tie every policy position to a founding principal.
He has already pledged his life style, fortune, and shown he is honorable
In the last two days he has releases a paper on the 2nd amendment and by allowing speakers to express themselves no matter how rediculous (did you hear the one with the dreams?) a respect for the first amendment
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