Gov. Richardson votes for a Glock...

[Autolycus]

Gov. Richardson, presidential candidate, votes for GLOCK.

From the Santa Fe New Mexican.
"Governor gets license to pack
By DAVID MILES | The New Mexican
April 22, 2006

Legislators and lobbyists beware — Gov. Bill Richardson has just received a license to carry a concealed handgun.

Richardson spokesman Gilbert Gallegos said the governor picked up his license at Friday’s dedication of expanded facilities at the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy on the city’s south side.

The governor successfully completed all the requirements for obtaining a license, including a criminal background check and a firearms-training course, Gallegos said. “He aced the test,” the spokesman said.

Richardson owns a GLOCK pistol, Gallegos said. But Richardson’s veto pen likely will remain his most dangerous weapon around the Roundhouse because the governor says he doesn’t plan to pack heat.

Richardson, who describes himself as an avid hunter, said he applied for the license to lend his support to concealed-carry measures. “I just wanted to symbolically show my support for concealed carry,” he said. “I don’t anticipate carrying one.”

Richardson, who was flanked by state police officers from his security detail during an interview Friday, said personal safety wasn’t a factor in his decision to apply for a concealed-handgun license.

In 2003, Richardson signed into law a measure letting New Mexicans apply for licenses to carry concealed, loaded handguns. Requirements for applicants include completing a firearms-training course of at least 15 hours and submitting a $100 application fee and fingerprints for a criminal background check.

The law bars convicted felons, those judged to be mentally incompetent, alcoholics and drug addicts from receiving a concealed-handgun license. The prohibition also applies to people under indictment for felonies and those who have been convicted of certain misdemeanors related to violence, drunken driving or drug abuse.

Last year, Richardson signed another law lowering the minimum age of license applicants from 25 to 21 and extending the term of the license from two years to four years. The 2005 law also requires a two-hour refresher-firearms course two years after receiving a new or renewed license.

In addition to receiving his new concealed-handgun license, Richardson applied this year for a license to hunt elk. “I’m a hunter; I’m a sportsman,” he said Friday.

Contact David Miles at 986-3036 or [email protected]."

I pulled this off of Glocktalk. I will try to find the source link.

Either way I like this guy.

 

[nemoaz]

Yeah, and Clinton is a duckhunter and would never do anything to take away our gun rights.... or whatever that crap was he told the NRA in 1991.

Richardson is a Democrat and well loved within the liberal establishment. That should let you know all that you need to know.

And furthermore, he just decided to become pro-gun the day after decided he's running for president. That is even more evidence of whether or not you should believe this guy.

 

[CountGlockula]

Richardson, who describes himself as an avid hunter, said he applied for the license to lend his support to concealed-carry measures. “I just wanted to symbolically show my support for concealed carry,” he said. “I don’t anticipate carrying one.”

....said personal safety wasn’t a factor in his decision to apply for a concealed-handgun license.

So getting a CCW isn't for personal safety??!!!!

 

[WheelGunMom]

Uh . . . the article cited is from April '06, and contains info on how this guy made positive changes to ccw laws as far back as 2003.

He didn't just jump on the bandwagon this week.

And frankly, so what if he doesn't carry himself. He apparently has facilitated the ability of lots of others in NM to carry . . .

And I'm NOT a Democrat by the way.

 

[Autolycus]

How many times have you heard a gunowner say that they would not carry if they had bodyguards. Well he has bodyguards and doesnt need to carry. Either way he chooses not to carry but respects your right to carry.

Those of you who will not vote for him because he is a Democrat, well let me ask this... will you be voting for Guiliani, Bloomberg, or McCain? What about Rumsfeld if he decides to run?

 

[Lone_Gunman]

And furthermore, he just decided to become pro-gun the day after decided he's running for president.

I do not mean to insult you, but what you are saying is not true.

He has been "A" rated by the NRA for a while now, and signed the NM concealed carry law into effect also. He did that in 2003.

 

[GRIZ22]

I looked at a website which gives Richardson's stance on various topics. With the exception of Gun Control and lowering taxes he may as well be Hillary or Obama.

His stance on gun control may be a convienence to be elected. Would an anti-gun candidate stand much of a chance of being elected in New Mexico?

 

[cbsbyte]

Richardson may not be perfect in all respects but he is a longtime supporter of RKBA, that is saying alot compared to the other front runners in Both parties. He deserves our help in the Democrat primary. I will even contribute money to his campagin. He has a much better shot at winning the his primary than either Ron Paul, or Tancredo do in the Republican primary.

 

[nemoaz]

He is a Klintonista liberal... and was appointed by Komrade Klinton multiple times. Ever hear him say anything against the Klinton Gun Ban? No. He's wrong on just about everything.

Not that I like Guiliani or McCain...

I looked at a website which gives Richardson's stance on various topics. With the exception of Gun Control and lowering taxes he may as well be Hillary or Obama.

AND SO WAS KLINTON IN 1992!!!! PRO-GUN. FEEL YOUR PAIN LOWER YOUR TAXES... BUT DADDY BOOOOOOSH LIED. AND AK'S AND 11 ROUND MAGAZINES KILL KIDS. AND YOU DON'T NEED THEM TO HUNT DUCKS....

Every ounce of his being exudes big govt, tax-raising, gun grabbing, illegal loving liberal, yet you listen to his lies instead. How many times are you going to be fooled by this tactic???????????

 

[cbsbyte]

He is a Klintonista liberal... and was appointed by Komrade Klinton multiple times. Ever hear him say anything against the Klinton Gun Ban? No. He's wrong on just about everything.

He was Secretary of Energy in Clinton's cabinet, it was not his job to say disagree or agree with Whitehouse Policy which did not pretain to Energy concerns. No matter how you put it, his record shows that he supports our Right to bear arms for Defense...not just hunting. Which is more than you can say about any of the Republican front runners.

 

[CountGlockula]

We need someone like him in Kali...uh I mean California.

 

[cbsbyte]

I looked at a website which gives Richardson's stance on various topics. With the exception of Gun Control and lowering taxes he may as well be Hillary or Obama.

Oh really... he supports the Death plenalty, tough anti-drug laws, and tough immigration laws besides the RKBA. He seem to me, to be a very different Democrat than either Hillary and Obama. It looks like your just grasping at straws, since you have issues with anyone with a D next to their name. That is your hang-up.

 

[ken grant]

Do Not Trust 99 99/100 of what Politicians say

 

[Chris Rhines]

With the exception of Gun Control and lowering taxes he may as well be Hillary or Obama.

With the exception of gun control and lowering taxes, the the Democrats are right.

No wonder the gun culture has so much trouble getting traction - we drive away our own supporters in favor of enemies who wear the right colors.

- Chris

 

[MechAg94]

I guess the question will be how much he changes if he gets national office? Bush was a fairly conservative governor overall. Can't really say that about his presidency.

Whether I vote for him will all depend on who he is running against and what issues are stake. I might vote for him if McCain is the other choice. I really don't like McCain.

 

[Boats]

I'm more troubled by his taste in pistols than the fact that he is a Democrat.

If it came down between McCain or Rudy and this guy? Go Governor!

 

[Stevie-Ray]

Well, I will stealthily campaign for him to get the democratic nod. If we're destined to get a democratic president this time, I'd just as soon it would be him. In fact, if it came down to him or McCain I'd probably jump party lines.

 

[JerryM]

Of all the dems running I would vote for Richardson, and I live in NM. He is not a Clinton liberal.

The front-runners in the Rep party would not get my vote, and I am a Republican.

I hope some Rep that I agree with will decide to run, but Guiliani or McCain - NO WAY. I would vote for Richardson.

Jerry

 

[Lone_Gunman]

Ever hear him say anything against the Klinton Gun Ban?

Most Republicans seem to support that ban too. Bush did for sure, and said he would renew it.

 

[GRIZ22]

Quote:

With the exception of gun control and lowering taxes, the the Democrats are right.

I guess you'll be happy with $5 a gallon gas and the goverment intruding more in your everyday life, telling you how to raise your kids, etc. Before anyone gets off on Bush and the Patriot Act and the NSA wiretap program how many on this forum have been affected by these? If they are so intrusive it must be 40-50%.

Quote:

It looks like your just grasping at straws, since you have issues with anyone with a D next to their name. That is your hang-up.

The true Democrat party died when JFK was killed. There were still a few that survived to the 21st century. Zel Miller is one but he's not running for anything. Bush said he would sign the AWB if it came before him confident that the Republican Congress wouldn't send it to him. That's why they call it politics.

Howard Dean was very conservative when elected in Vermont. He did that to get elected there. He showed his true colors during the primaries. What makes you think Richardson would be different?

Hillary is the Democrat candidate unless she is not confident of winning. That's the only way Richardson might be able to get the party nomination.

 

[garyk/nm]

Bill "Clinton" Richardson is all about Bill. Just like Hillary, he will say or do anything that will further his agenda (himself). The CCW thing was nothing more than a ploy to get the gunnies on his side. The man is a pig.

 

[30 cal slob]

if given a choice between hillary, obama, and bill richardson ... you wouldn't be voting for hillary or obama, would ya?

 

[Jim March]

As near as anybody can tell, this guy is a genuine pro-gun Democrat and has been for many years.

 

[razorburn]

So getting a CCW isn't for personal safety??!!!!

He says he didn't get one for his personal safety, but as a show of support for it. He likely has a bunch of armed bodyguards and police guarding his tail. So no, he didn't get that ccw for his personal safety.

 

[Gildas]

Could we not save the 'my party's better than your party' stuff until after the Primaries?

That way we could focus on something that looks difficult right now but with some hard work is achievable*:

Getting a pro-gun nominee in both parties.

So far the candidates for the nominations that I am aware of who are pro-gun or aren't particularly vocal on the issue but have a good NRA and GOA rating are (alphabetically):

Dems
Richardson

GOP
Brownback
Gilmore
Hunter
Paul
Tancredo

I am sure every one of them would be happy to hear from potential volunteers - that is after all one of the things an Exploratory Committee explores.

*Good CCW laws are now on the books in 40 states. Yet some of those took years and years of fighting against a hostile press and public opinion to get in place. Gun owners have shown they can do the political hard work if they want to. The question is 'Do they want to for 2008'.