Clinton Vows Gun Control Will Be Consistent With Second Amendment: ‘That Has Never Been in Doubt’

By Leigh Munsil

AMES, Iowa — Hillary Clinton on Saturday promised voters that “common-sense” restrictions on gun purchases won’t violate anyone’s Constitutional rights.

“The actions we can and should take can certainly be done consistent with the Constitution and the rights of gun owners,” the Democratic presidential frontrunner said at a rally at Iowa State University. “That has never been in doubt, unless you’re a paid lobbyist for the gun lobby. There is no doubt about that.”

Clinton took aim at the Iowa legislature, which has been mulling lowering the age that children in the state can use handguns with parental supervision.

“What is one of their highest priorities? Lowering the age from 14 to let more children be able legally to have guns,” said Clinton, prompting boos from the crowd at Howe Hall. “Now what kind of debate is that?”

Children having access to guns too often leads to fatal accidents, Clinton added.

“I have heard about and read about what happens when children — young children, toddlers, kids in elementary school — find that loaded gun in the closet or under the bed,” she said. “I’ve heard the stories, I’ve seen …Read the Rest

Source:: The Blaze