Tancredo seeks initiative supporting gun rights

Denver Post

11/28/2009

Former U.S. Rep. Tom Tancredo has proposed a 2010 ballot measure that would recommend to Colorado’s top elected officials that they oppose gun restrictions.

The Jefferson County Republican said he was prompted to act because the Obama administration has announced its intent to participate in negotiations on an international arms- trade treaty.

The treaty would regulate international trade — not domestic sales — but Tancredo argued Friday that gun owners had a right to be concerned.

“It’s a pretty slippery step to gun confiscation,” he said.

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