Obama on Guns and the 2nd Amendment

Barack Obama on Guns and the 2nd Amendment in His Own Words and by His Actions
"I am consistently on record and will continue to be on record as opposing concealed carry." Chicago Tribune, April 27, 2004
"...just because you have an individual right does not mean that the state or local government can't constrain the exercise of that right..." 2008 Philadelphia primary debate
"I think it is a scandal that this president did not authorize a renewal of the assault weapons ban." Illlinois Senate Debate #3 Oct 21, 2004
"I'll continue to be in favor of handgun law registration requirements and licensing requirements for training." Chicago Defender, July 5, 2001
September 9, 1996 Obama says he supports a complete handgun ban in questionaire from Independent Voters of Illinois.
December 13, 1999 Obama announces support for a 500% increase in the excise tax on firearms and ammunition.
May 25,2004 Obama votes twice in the Illinois Senate to allow prosecution of people who use handguns in self-defense.
February 15, 2008 Obama says he believes the gun bans in Washington, D.C. and Chicago are constitutional.
Need I say more?