Mike Doyle Jr. on Guns

• Prioritize common-sense reforms. (Jan 2019)
• Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Nov 2018)
• Security measures & dedicated first responder at schools. (Nov 2018)
• Controls on guns are in the bounds of Constitution. (Oct 2018)
• Strengthen background checks; ban assault weapons. (Oct 2018)
• Universal background checks & assault weapons ban. (Oct 2018)
• Universal background checks; ban assault weapons. (Oct 2018)
• Gun control laws only put the guns in the hands of criminals. (Sep 2018)
• Pro-2nd Amendment; Americans have right to defend themselves. (Sep 2018)
• Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
• 2nd Amendment is very clear, and should not be changed. (Jul 2018)
• Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
• Right to gun ownership, except for criminals. (Jul 2018)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2018)
• Ban military-style weapons; plus universal background checks. (Mar 2018)
• Refuses to comply with the NRA even if it costs him support. (Mar 2018)
• Teachers should protect students if there's a school shooter. (Mar 2018)
• Ban devices that turn guns into massive killing machines. (Nov 2017)
• 2nd Amendment is the most important one. (Oct 2017)
• Focus on gun violence. (Oct 2017)
• Right to bear arms is one of our most cherished rights. (Oct 2017)
• 100% for Trump unless he rejects NRA. (Sep 2017)
• Supports common sense gun restrictions. (Sep 2017)
• No guns for 14-year-olds, even with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
• Goal is concealed carry without justifiable need. (Jan 2017)
• Legalized concealed weapons on public transportation. (Jan 2017)
• National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
• Don't ban people on "no-fly list" from purchasing guns. (Nov 2016)
• Enforce the gun laws we already have on the books. (Nov 2016)
• Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
• Rated 21% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Nov 2016)
• Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
• Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
• Endorsed by NRA; overrode veto of gun rights. (Oct 2016)
• Opposes further restrictions on gun purchases. (Oct 2016)
• Support 2nd amendment rights AND background checks. (Oct 2016)
• Supports banning assault rifles. (Oct 2016)
• Generally opposes additional gun control measures. (Sep 2016)
• More background checks; more ammo limits; more regulations. (Sep 2016)
• Universal background checks plus waiting periods. (Sep 2016)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2016)
• Close the gun show loophole and the Charleston Loophole. (Aug 2016)
• Fundamental right is enshrined in the Second Amendment. (Aug 2016)
• Gun rights are limited: no concealed carry on college campus. (Aug 2016)
• Gun rights can be restricted for felons & sensitive places. (Aug 2016)
• Opposes gun-control legislation except assault weapons ban. (Aug 2016)
• Tried to block legislation that would allow concealed carry. (Aug 2016)
• Universal background checks; ban assault weapons. (Aug 2016)
• Gun control makes us less safe. (Jul 2016)
• Keep guns from terrorists, but we have enough laws. (Jul 2016)
• Right to gun ownership except after committing gun crime. (Jul 2016)
• Second Amendment is the law of the land. (Jul 2016)
• Supports common sense gun laws. (Jul 2016)
• Block gun sales to those on terrorist watch-lists. (Jun 2016)
• Don't rewrite the meaning of the Second Amendment. (Jun 2016)
• Favors common sense gun laws. (Jun 2016)
• Stop suspected terrorists from being able to buy guns. (Jun 2016)
• Supports commonsense gun safety and background checks. (Jun 2016)
• 2nd Amendment right s are individual rights. (May 2016)
• Gun violence has reached a crisis point; more gun safety. (May 2016)
• Now Libertarian, changed position to opposing gun control. (May 2016)
• Common sense measures like background checks. (Apr 2016)
• Enforce the gun laws already on the books. (Apr 2016)
• Never disarm law abiding Americans. (Apr 2016)
• Rural America ready to discuss gun control. (Apr 2016)
• Perennial A rating from the NRA. (Mar 2016)
• Advocate for responsible gun ownership. (Feb 2016)
• Firm supporter of the Second Amendment. (Feb 2016)
• Oppose background checks; they won't reduce gun violence. (Feb 2016)
• Pro-second amendment. (Feb 2016)
• Stop unconstitutional restrictions on rights to arms. (Feb 2016)
• Strengthen gun rights. (Feb 2016)
• Surveillance of schools & social media, to curb gun violence. (Feb 2016)
• Completely insane to make buying a gun even harder. (Jan 2016)
• Issue isn't law-abiding owners, but violence & mental health. (Jan 2016)
• On NRA board to protect 2nd amendment. (Jan 2016)
• Right to keep guns shall not be infringed. (Jan 2016)
• Address gun law loopholes: background checks & more. (Dec 2015)
• FactCheck: Yes, ISIL made videos on buying assault weapons. (Dec 2015)
• We need more principle, not more polls. (Dec 2015)
• Absolute right to gun ownership, with exceptions. (Nov 2015)
• Baltimore was safer with my comprehensive gun safety law. (Nov 2015)
• Champion of our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2015)
• High capacity magazines ok; decreasing waiting periods ok. (Nov 2015)
• I believe in the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2015)
• Keep machine guns away from the sorts who massacre kids. (Oct 2015)
• Respect gun rights but we need background checks. (Oct 2015)
• The game is rigged in court, against gun victims. (Oct 2015)
• Time to work together to crack down on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2015)
• We need Senators who'll stand up to extreme gun lobby. (Oct 2015)
• 99.999% of people should be able to keep their guns. (Sep 2015)
• Led fight to pass right to carry law. (Sep 2015)
• Litmus test for Supreme Court justices on Second Amendment. (Sep 2015)
• Scored 100% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey. (Aug 2015)
• Strict interpretation of the Second Amendment. (Aug 2015)
• We have more mass murders because we have more guns. (Aug 2015)
• Access to guns is a critical self-defense right. (Jul 2015)
• Do a better job of enforcing federal gun laws. (Jul 2015)
• Laws are in place; it's enforcement that's lacking. (Jul 2015)
• A critic of the National Rifle Association. (Jun 2015)
• Prevent publishing concealed handgun permit information. (Jun 2015)
• Reduce gun violence and protect 2nd Amendment. (Jun 2015)
• Signed first-in-the-nation Stand-Your-Ground law. (Jun 2015)
• Signed New York state's strict gun control legislation. (Jun 2015)
• Taking away guns is knee-jerk reaction to gun tragedies. (Jun 2015)
• Tried to lure gun manufacturers to Texas. (Jun 2015)
• Ban assault weapons & require trigger locks. (May 2015)
• Ban assault weapons, limit clip size, & require fingerprints. (May 2015)
• Expand concealed carry laws; they have saved lives. (May 2015)
• Strong supporter of Second Amendment gun rights. (May 2015)
• 2nd Amendment protects against tyranny & oppression. (Apr 2015)
• Absolute supporter of the Second Amendment. (Apr 2015)
• Second Amendment is an individual, not a collective, right. (Apr 2015)
• Yes, we proudly love our guns and religion. (Mar 2015)
• Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
• Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
• Fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2014)
• No military-grade weapons in homes; ban them. (Nov 2014)
• Rated 50% by Gun Owners of Vermont. (Nov 2014)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Oct 2014)
• Supported voter amendment on right to bear arms. (Oct 2014)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
• Attempts at building a federal gun registry are wrong. (Sep 2014)
• Freedoms are guaranteed in the Second Amendment. (Sep 2014)
• Opposes an absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
• Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
• Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
• Opposes restricting guns. (Sep 2014)
• Sacrificing liberty for safety has never worked. (Sep 2014)
• Second Amendment is the only gun law needed. (Sep 2014)
• Strongly supports an absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
• Strongly supports right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
• Support 2nd amendment, but deal with unabated gun violence. (Sep 2014)
• Supports restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
• Supports right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
• Even non-violent MLK kept guns at home for self-defense. (Aug 2014)
• Freedom to carry AND freedom to marry. (Aug 2014)
• Newtown law added inconveniences on law-abiding citizens. (Aug 2014)
• Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
• Possess & trade firearms as owners wish. (Aug 2014)
• Right to self-defense and right to rebel. (Aug 2014)
• Second Amendment protects Americans from tyranny. (Aug 2014)
• Supports restricting right to bear arms (Christian Coalition). (Aug 2014)
• 2nd amendment is about tyranny, not hunting. (Jul 2014)
• I'm a gun owner, but we need to enforce gun laws. (Jul 2014)
• Let stand current gun laws, but no specific proposals. (Jul 2014)
• Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
• Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
• Supports absolute right to gun ownership. (Jul 2014)
• Supports restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
• Bumper sticker: God, Guns, and Gordon. (Jun 2014)
• Require background checks for all gun purchases. (Jun 2014)
• Restrictions on assault weapons but not handguns. (May 2014)
• Restrictions on both assault weapons and handguns. (May 2014)
• Protect all constitutional rights, especially 2nd Amendment. (Mar 2014)
• Right to gun ownership with safety as priority. (Mar 2014)
• Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Mar 2014)
• Supports constitutional right to keep and bear arms. (Mar 2014)
• 30,000 people respond to raffling off a Beretta 92A1. (Feb 2014)
• Oppose any gun or ammunition ban. (Feb 2014)
• Race-motivated mass shootings aren't about gun control. (Feb 2014)
• Right to bear arms protects all of our other rights. (Feb 2014)
• Weapons of war have no place on our streets. (Feb 2014)
• 1993: Opposed federal raid on the Branch Davidian compound. (Jan 2014)
• High priority on right to hunt & fish on public lands. (Jan 2014)
• People have a right to defend themselves and their property. (Jan 2014)
• Require background checks before all firearms sales. (Jan 2014)
• Right of self-defense is a natural right. (Jan 2014)
• Right of the people to keep and bear arms. (Jan 2014)
• Right to enjoy weapons should have restrictions. (Jan 2014)
• Right to keep and bear arms, without restrictions. (Jan 2014)
• Stricter gun rules, with or without Congress. (Jan 2014)
• The best gun lubricant around is Liberal Tears. (Jan 2014)
• The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. (Jan 2014)
• AR-15 giveaway: the perfect Mother's Day gift. (Dec 2013)
• Australian gun restrictions stopped mass shootings. (Dec 2013)
• Gun laws are about public safety, not 2nd Amendment. (Dec 2013)
• Gun violence increases proportionate to level of gun control. (Dec 2013)
• I am 100% pro second amendment. (Dec 2013)
• Ok'd federal ban on assault weapons after Newtown shootings. (Dec 2013)
• Restrict access to firearms via universal background checks. (Dec 2013)
• Second Amendment is about protection, not hunting. (Dec 2013)
• Supports "open carry" and NRA. (Dec 2013)
• 2nd Amendment is about liberty, not just gun rights. (Nov 2013)
• Hearings on "Stand Your Ground" laws don't address issue. (Nov 2013)
• Individual right to bear arms is inviolably guaranteed. (Nov 2013)
• Never infringe an individual's right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2013)
• Second Amendment rights safeguard all other rights. (Nov 2013)
• Stand strong for the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2013)
• Vehemently disagrees with Obama administration on gun rights. (Nov 2013)
• Criticizes pressure from gun rights advocates. (Oct 2013)
• Don't bow down to money instead of our rights. (Oct 2013)
• Lifetime defender of the Second Amendment. (Oct 2013)
• Self-defense is a God-given right. (Oct 2013)
• Consider impeachment for Obama's unilateral gun controls. (Sep 2013)
• Gun-control measures fail to reduce violent crime. (Sep 2013)
• Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
• Support the 2nd amendment's right-to-bear arms. (Aug 2013)
• Background checks for criminals & terrorists. (Jul 2013)
• Expand background checks; close gun show loophole. (Jul 2013)
• Open to looking at expanding background checks. (Jul 2013)
• Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
• 2nd Amendment is about our right to defend ourselves. (Jun 2013)
• A lot of people in the GOP are wrong on gun control. (Jun 2013)
• Allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Jun 2013)
• Ban sale of high-capacity magazines & recall existing ones. (Jun 2013)
• I oppose the NRA on expanded background checks. (Jun 2013)
• Reduce gun violence but not by punishing gun manufacturers. (Jun 2013)
• Start with expanded background check tied to mental health. (Jun 2013)
• Supports GOP platform which opposes magazine limit. (Jun 2013)
• In favor of closing the gun-show loophole. (May 2013)
• Universal background checks for guns. (May 2013)
• Welcomes NRA with a video of him using semi-automatic rifle. (May 2013)
• 2nd Amendment deters tyranny; not just self-defense. (Apr 2013)
• Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Apr 2013)
• Enough on gun control; focus on preventing another Newtown. (Apr 2013)
• Favors absolute right to gun ownership. (Apr 2013)
• Restrict military grade and high capacity magazines. (Apr 2013)
• Tie gun sales to mental health checks. (Apr 2013)
• Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
• Voted NO on restricting sales of "long guns" and ammo by age. (Apr 2013)
• Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
• 80% of NRA members support background checks. (Mar 2013)
• Background checks do work, and should be highest priority. (Mar 2013)
• Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Mar 2013)
• Gun laws just take away the good guys' freedom. (Mar 2013)
• I am a strong Second Amendment supporter. (Mar 2013)
• Ok for school employees to carry handguns in school. (Mar 2013)
• Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Feb 2013)
• Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
• Gun violence victims deserve a vote. (Feb 2013)
• It's not extremism to be concerned about bans on firearms. (Feb 2013)
• Respond to active shooters but guarantee Second Amendment. (Feb 2013)
• Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Feb 2013)
• Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
• Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
• Don't use school shootings to push gun control agenda. (Jan 2013)
• More gun safety measures to help stop tragedies. (Jan 2013)
• Sponsored banning large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
• Sponsored stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
• Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
• Handguns enhance safety & reduce crime rates. (Dec 2012)
• Rated 92% by National Rifle Association. (Dec 2012)
• Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2012)
• Start conversation with a respect for the 2nd Amendment. (Dec 2012)
• Gun ownership should be appropriately regulated. (Nov 2012)
• No registration of guns or ammunition. (Nov 2012)
• Protect the Second Amendment. (Nov 2012)
• Address community violence with more mental health services. (Oct 2012)
• Fully investigate "Fast and Furious" program. (Oct 2012)
• I believe in 2nd Amendment, but not war weapons on streets. (Oct 2012)
• More local regulations; more background checks. (Oct 2012)
• No new gun legislation; enforce the existing laws. (Oct 2012)
• No Supreme Court Justices who are hostile to 2nd Amendment. (Oct 2012)
• Only reason for assault weapons is to kill people quickly. (Oct 2012)
• Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
• Reduce culture of violence via mental health & legal drugs. (Oct 2012)
• Second Amendment rights are under assault. (Oct 2012)
• Supports restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
• Veto any ban on assault weapons. (Oct 2012)
• Supports absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2012)
• Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
• Co-sponsors every pro-2nd Amendment bill in Legislature. (Aug 2012)
• Extend the state assault weapons ban, but not federal. (Jul 2012)
• Instant criminal records check on all gun purchases. (Jul 2012)
• Reliably pro-gun, but opposed right-to-carry reciprocity. (Jul 2012)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2012)
• Defend the Second Amendment. (Jun 2012)
• Fast-and-Furious: no prosecutions for Mexican gun/drug snafu. (Jun 2012)
• Lifelong shooter and gun owner. (Jun 2012)
• No cross-state reciprocity on carry permits. (Jun 2012)
• Protect all Constitutional rights, including 2nd Amendment. (Jun 2012)
• Endorsed by NRA for record of defending Second Amendment. (May 2012)
• Need to set forth gun control laws is urgent. (May 2012)
• Supports absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2012)
• Co-chair of the Second Amendment Caucus. (Apr 2012)
• Screening for automatic weapons; no felons own guns. (Apr 2012)
• Strongly supports our constitutional right to bear arms. (Apr 2012)
• Supports common-sense gun laws. (Apr 2012)
• Supports same positions on guns as NRA. (Apr 2012)
• 2nd amendment protects all of our liberties. (Mar 2012)
• Strong supporter of the Second Amendment. (Mar 2012)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Feb 2012)
• Newt Gingrich's gun, crime & drug issues compared to Mitt's. (Feb 2012)
• Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Feb 2012)
• Reduce restrictions on concealed carry permits. (Feb 2012)
• Second Amendment is a fail-safe. (Feb 2012)
• 1994: backed 5-day waiting period on gun sales. (Jan 2012)
• 2nd Amendment view tells if you take Constitution seriously. (Jan 2012)
• Find common ground with pro-gun & anti-gun groups. (Jan 2012)
• Lifetime A+ rating with the NRA; despite trigger lock vote. (Jan 2012)
• Rated 92% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Jan 2012)
• Right to bear arms, and nominate justices who agree. (Jan 2012)
• Supports absolute right to gun ownership. (Jan 2012)
• Turner will not support gun control legislation. (Jan 2012)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Dec 2011)
• Gun at home more likely to cause injury than to defend home. (Dec 2011)
• 2002: I will not chip away at MA's tough gun laws. (Nov 2011)
• 2006: Created Mayors Against Illegal Guns; now 600 mayors. (Nov 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Nov 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
• Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
• 1996: Allow concealed carry in bars, banks, & schools. (Sep 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Sep 2011)
• Open carry in city library and city hall. (Sep 2011)
• Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
• Sponsored bill on heritage of hunting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Aug 2011)
• FactCheck: Terroristic shootings do occur with guns around. (Aug 2011)
• Support 2nd amendment but we shouldn't need it. (Aug 2011)
• Allow concealed carry in National Parks. (Jul 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
• Be vigilant in our defense of the Second Amendment. (Jul 2011)
• Can't use Commerce Clause to criminalize guns. (Jul 2011)
• Fight to defend Americans' right to bear arms. (Jul 2011)
• Preserve our Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2011)
• Second Amendment protects individual right to bear arms. (Jul 2011)
• Absolutely veto a ban on assault weapons. (Jun 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2011)
• No negligence lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jun 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
• Gun-free zones don't make any difference. (Apr 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2011)
• Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Mar 2011)
• Voted NO on concealed carry in restaurants and state parks. (Mar 2011)
• Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Feb 2011)
• Further toughen the enforcement of our gun laws. (Feb 2011)
• Post-Gifford shooting: don't blame GOP & don't restrict guns. (Feb 2011)
• More troopers & more enforcement against gun crimes. (Jan 2011)
• Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
• Sponsored bill to video record every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
• Sponsored veterans registering unlicensed guns from abroad. (Jan 2011)
• Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2010)
• Supports 2nd amendment but require reporting stolen firearms. (Dec 2010)
• Always stand up for the rights of hunters & shooters. (Nov 2010)
• Background checks & no concealed carry, within 2nd amendment. (Nov 2010)
• Constitution gives individual citizens right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
• Defend our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
• Defend our right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
• Don't dilute the meaning of the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2010)
• Don't infringe basic rights of 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2010)
• Don't undermine the right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
• Elected officials must uphold Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
• Gun control only penalizes law-abiding citizens. (Nov 2010)
• I support the entire Bill of Rights. (Nov 2010)
• Individual constitutional right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
• Individual right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
• Long-time supporter of the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2010)
• Make concealed weapons permits easier. (Nov 2010)
• Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
• Outspoken supporter of the right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
• Protect our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2010)
• Protect our second amendment freedoms. (Nov 2010)
• Protect right to purchase, own, carry and use firearms. (Nov 2010)
• Protect the right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
• Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Nov 2010)
• Right to bear arms is an individual right. (Nov 2010)
• Right to bear arms is constitutionally protected. (Nov 2010)
• Second Amendment guarantees individual right to own guns. (Nov 2010)
• Second Amendment is unambiguous. (Nov 2010)
• Staunch defender of gun rights. (Nov 2010)
• Strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2010)
• Supports 2nd Amendment & rights of sportsmen. (Nov 2010)
• Supports restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
• Supports right to own hand guns & to carry concealed weapons. (Nov 2010)
• Teach kids to be next generation for 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2010)
• Unwavering defender of personal gun rights. (Nov 2010)
• Vigorously defend the Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
• 1991: voted for Brady Bill & background checks. (Oct 2010)
• Let people on no-fly list purchase guns; it's poorly managed. (Oct 2010)
• Opposed 1994 assault weapon ban; opposes no-fly list gun ban. (Oct 2010)
• Assault weapon ban has kept people safe. (Sep 2010)
• Assault weapon ban is arbitrary about which weapons qualify. (Sep 2010)
• Endorsed Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Sep 2010)
• Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Sep 2010)
• Sued out-of-state gun dealers for selling illegally in NYC. (Sep 2010)
• Yes, concealed carry; no assault rifle ban. (Sep 2010)
• Hunting in Louisiana isn't just a sport--it's a way of life. (Aug 2010)
• Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
• Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
• Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
• Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
• Rated AQ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
• Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
• Rated C+ by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
• Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
• Rated D+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
• Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
• Strong support of 2nd Amendment rights. (Aug 2010)
• Supports restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
• Fully supports Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2010)
• Kudos to the Supreme Court for standing by our 2nd Amendment. (Jul 2010)
• Second Amendment is self-evident. (Jul 2010)
• Strongly supports Second Amendment. (Jul 2010)
• No-fly list is mismanaged; don't bar gun sales based on it. (Jun 2010)
• Criminals prey on weak; they flee when we brandish a gun. (May 2010)
• Founding fathers gave us the absolute right to bear arms. (May 2010)
• No absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2010)
• Sponsored bill to teach kids the GunSafe lifesaving message. (May 2010)
• Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Apr 2010)
• Enact common-sense measures to keep guns away from criminals. (Apr 2010)
• Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Apr 2010)
• Absolute right to gun ownership until we amend Constitution. (Mar 2010)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Mar 2010)
• I fought the gun grabbers in Congress for 18 years. (Mar 2010)
• Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Mar 2010)
• Shot a protected bird species; confessed and paid $130 fine. (Mar 2010)
• 2008: "Lifelong" devotion to hunting meant "small varmints". (Jan 2010)
• Stand-your-ground bill: Deadly force OK when threatened. (Dec 2009)
• Hunting provides organic protein sources. (Nov 2009)
• Plenty of room for all animals--next to mashed potatoes. (Nov 2009)
• Anti-gun rights. (Oct 2009)
• Midwestern "bitter clingers" frustrated over broken promises. (Aug 2009)
• Fundamental individual right to bear arms. (Jul 2009)
• Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
• Conservative line on gun control. (May 2009)
• Harsher punishment for unlawful handguns. (May 2009)
• Permit the possession of firearms in restaurants and bars. (May 2009)
• Sponsored bill to close the Gun Show Loophole. (May 2009)
• Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
• Keep restrictions for concealed carry; don't loosen them. (Apr 2009)
• Sponsored bill allowing reloading spent military ammunition. (Apr 2009)
• Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
• Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Mar 2009)
• Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
• Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
• National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
• Sponsored bill for national standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
• 2nd Amendment recognizes God-given right to self-defense. (Dec 2008)
• Rated 'C' in 2002 and 'F' in 2008 on gun rights. (Dec 2008)
• 2002: My positions won't make me the hero of the NRA. (Nov 2008)
• Ardent supporter of the Second Amendment. (Nov 2008)
• As mayor, suggested federal gun licensing. (Nov 2008)
• Background checks are prudent; military weapons aren't. (Nov 2008)
• Defend the Constitution, including the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2008)
• Fight for our Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2008)
• Fight to protect the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2008)
• Gun ownership & hunting are parts of our culture & lifestyle. (Nov 2008)
• More enforcement; more safety locks; more background checks. (Nov 2008)
• No background checks; no licenses; yes concealed carry. (Nov 2008)
• Strong supporter of Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2008)
• Support Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2008)
• Supports individual right to bear arms. (Nov 2008)
• Supports individual’s freedom to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2008)
• Supports individual�s freedom to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2008)
• Virginia Exile: get guns out of the hands of criminals. (Nov 2008)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2008)
• Shot her first rabbit at age 10; freezer filled with game. (Sep 2008)
• 2nd amendment doesn't include automatic weapons or WMDs. (Aug 2008)
• Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2008)
• Average Americans are best defense against tyranny. (Aug 2008)
• Bearing arms is an individual right. (Aug 2008)
• Fiercely defend the Second Amendment. (Aug 2008)
• Fought to uphold the Second Amendment. (Aug 2008)
• Hunts and fishes, as did her father. (Aug 2008)
• Hunts as much as she can; freezer-full of wild game. (Aug 2008)
• No guns for domestic abusers. (Aug 2008)
• Opposed bill okaying illegal gun use in home invasions. (Aug 2008)
• Our Second Amendment rights must be protected. (Aug 2008)
• Prevent criminals from buying and carrying deadly weapons. (Aug 2008)
• Restrict guns from convicted criminals and mentally ill. (Aug 2008)
• Restricting access to guns is not a solution. (Aug 2008)
• Second Amendment is part of our rural way of life. (Aug 2008)
• Fiercely supportive of the Second Amendment. (Jul 2008)
• Government shouldn’t decide who can own a weapon. (Jul 2008)
• Government shouldn�t decide who can own a weapon. (Jul 2008)
• I am a strong supporter of Second Amendment right. (Jul 2008)
• Opposes gun control. (Jul 2008)
• Absolute right to gun ownership; except felons. (Jun 2008)
• Absolute right to gun ownership; no ammo tracking. (Jun 2008)
• Absolute right to gun ownership; rated A with NRA. (Jun 2008)
• Any ban on any gun directly conflicts with Constitution. (Jun 2008)
• Gun ownership is a constitutional right. (Jun 2008)
• Gun ownership is Constitutionally guaranteed. (Jun 2008)
• Individual right to gun ownership, not collective right. (Jun 2008)
• Right to gun ownership is collective, not individual. (Jun 2008)
• Right to gun ownership is individual, not collective. (Jun 2008)
• Strike down unconstitutional bans on possessing a firearm. (Jun 2008)
• Supports ending D.C.’s 32-year-old ban on handguns. (Jun 2008)
• Supports ending D.C.�s 32-year-old ban on handguns. (Jun 2008)
• We need to reduce gun violence in America. (Jun 2008)
• 2nd Amendment is an important part of inalienable rights. (May 2008)
• Absolute and complete support of the second amendment. (May 2008)
• Avid supporter of the second amendment. (May 2008)
• Co-sponsored "Stand Your Ground Law". (May 2008)
• Gun ownership is a fundamental right. (May 2008)
• Preserve and protect our 2nd Amendment. (May 2008)
• Rated "A" by the National Rifle Association. (May 2008)
• Restore militia system--everyone trained in proper gun use. (May 2008)
• Supports the Second Amendment. (May 2008)
• Allow machine gun ownership if NFA requirements met. (Apr 2008)
• April 2008: "Bittergate" labeled Obama elitist. (Apr 2008)
• FactCheck: Yes, Obama endorsed Illinois handgun ban. (Apr 2008)
• Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008)
• Vetoed concealed carry law. (Apr 2008)
• Hunting & angling tradition generates income and jobs. (Mar 2008)
• I support the Second Amendment. (Mar 2008)
• Right to self-protection is an essential freedom. (Mar 2008)
• The 2nd Amendment defends the other 26. (Mar 2008)
• Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
• GovWatch: 1994: did not “line up with the NRA”. (Feb 2008)
• GovWatch: 1994: did not �line up with the NRA�. (Feb 2008)
• Lifelong NRA member & champion of right to bear arms. (Feb 2008)
• Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok. (Feb 2008)
• Against gun licensing but support the assault weapons ban. (Jan 2008)
• Provide some common-sense enforcement on gun licensing. (Jan 2008)
• Put the issue of illegal guns back on the national agenda. (Jan 2008)
• Support the 2nd Amendment AND the assault weapon ban. (Jan 2008)
• Banning guns is unconstitutional. (Dec 2007)
• I support the work of the NRA, but disagree sometimes. (Dec 2007)
• Ok to ban lethal weapons that threaten police. (Dec 2007)
• 1993: Opposed Brady Bill in Congress. (Nov 2007)
• 2nd Amendment doesn’t prevent keeping guns from criminals. (Nov 2007)
• 2nd Amendment doesn�t prevent keeping guns from criminals. (Nov 2007)
• Allow colleges to make their own rules about guns on campus. (Nov 2007)
• Government can impose reasonable regulations on guns. (Nov 2007)
• NYC doesn’t have same values as America on gun control. (Nov 2007)
• NYC doesn�t have same values as America on gun control. (Nov 2007)
• 2000: cosponsored bill to limit purchases to 1 gun per month. (Oct 2007)
• Fundamental DUTY of free citizens to keep & bear arms. (Oct 2007)
• Gun control agenda mistrusts ordinary citizens. (Oct 2007)
• Focus on criminals, not on guns. (Sep 2007)
• In rural America, hunting and gun ownership is a way of life. (Sep 2007)
• Let airlines make rules about passenger guns to fight terror. (Sep 2007)
• NYC gun control laws made NYC safest big city in US. (Sep 2007)
• Strongly supports the Second Amendment. (Sep 2007)
• Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
• Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
• Compromise MA gun bills were net gain for gun owner. (Aug 2007)
• Concealed carry OK for retired police officers. (Aug 2007)
• Constitutional right to bear arms. (Aug 2007)
• Second Amendment is about freedom, not about hunting. (Aug 2007)
• Attack poverty at the core of gun violence. (Jul 2007)
• Don’t need AK-47 to hunt; renew assault weapons ban. (Jul 2007)
• Don�t need AK-47 to hunt; renew assault weapons ban. (Jul 2007)
• No guns for mentally ill or those with criminal background. (Jul 2007)
• Stop unscrupulous gun dealers dumping guns in cities. (Jul 2007)
• 2nd Amendment gives people the individual right to bear arms. (May 2007)
• 2nd Amendment is about militias, not about individual rights. (May 2007)
• Assault weapons ban did not work; despite his vote for ban. (May 2007)
• Endorsed by NRA for governor; would accept endorsement again. (May 2007)
• Founder of Mayors Against Illegal Guns. (May 2007)
• Supported nationwide licensing & assault weapons ban. (May 2007)
• Supports Second Amendment rights but also assault weapon ban. (May 2007)
• Things you do in NY about guns may be different than TX. (May 2007)
• Allowing concealed carry could have limited VA Tech massacre. (Apr 2007)
• It’s not about gun control, it’s about crime control. (Apr 2007)
• It�s not about gun control, it�s about crime control. (Apr 2007)
• Keep assault weapons ban; close gun show loophole. (Apr 2007)
• Supporter of 2nd Amendment rights; Americans can be trusted. (Apr 2007)
• The 2nd Amendment is precious. (Apr 2007)
• Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
• Having handguns in your home is a Constitutional right. (Mar 2007)
• Opposes the DC Gun Ban; it’s not just a “collective right”. (Mar 2007)
• Opposes the DC Gun Ban; it�s not just a �collective right�. (Mar 2007)
• Sued New York City gun dealers to control guns. (Mar 2007)
• Gun control reduces urban crime; no effect on hunting. (Feb 2007)
• Owns firearms; enjoys hunting; supports 2nd amendment. (Jan 2007)
• Supports gun control legislation. (Dec 2006)
• Ban semi-automatics; require licenses & background checks. (Nov 2006)
• Comfortable with Colorado’s existing gun laws. (Nov 2006)
• Comfortable with Colorado�s existing gun laws. (Nov 2006)
• Fight to uphold our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2006)
• Firm bleiever in the Second Amendment. (Nov 2006)
• Keep N.H. gun laws unchanged. (Nov 2006)
• No armor piercing ammunition; yes child safety locks. (Nov 2006)
• Opposes limiting Idahoans' right to bear arms. (Nov 2006)
• Protect the Second Amendment. (Nov 2006)
• Strengthen existing gun laws; require background checks. (Nov 2006)
• Strong supporter of Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2006)
• Support Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2006)
• Supports Constitutional right to bear arms. (Nov 2006)
• We need better enforcement, not more gun laws. (Nov 2006)
• Ease federal gun restrictions. (Oct 2006)
• Endorsed by NRA; has his own concealed carry permit. (Oct 2006)
• Endorsed by the NRA in 1990 and 1992. (Oct 2006)
• Gun restrictions are unconstitutional. (Oct 2006)
• Keep guns out of inner cities--but also problem of morality. (Oct 2006)
• Leader on 2nd Amendment issues. (Oct 2006)
• Additional controls on handguns and rifles. (Sep 2006)
• Against ban on semi-automatic rifles; for concealed carry. (Sep 2006)
• Enforce existing laws; allow concealed carry. (Sep 2006)
• Not taking position on gun control issues. (Sep 2006)
• Switched from supporting gun restrictions to opposing. (Sep 2006)
• Tough new gun laws, plus special gun courts. (Sep 2006)
• Prior felonies should restrict gun ownership. (Aug 2006)
• Firm believer in Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2006)
• Allow concealed carry. (May 2006)
• I strongly support the Second Amendment. (May 2006)
• Absolute right to guns, if used safely by non-criminals. (Mar 2006)
• Leave responsible gun owners alone. (Feb 2006)
• Second amendment only applies to state militias. (Feb 2006)
• Supports the right to own a gun. (Feb 2006)
• End constant meddling with our 2nd amendment rights. (Jan 2006)
• No gun ban, no gun lawsuits. (Jan 2006)
• Protect the rights of gun owners. (Jan 2006)
• Second Amendment is the first right among equals. (Jan 2006)
• Supports gun ownership. (Jan 2006)
• Supports Second Amendment rights. (Jan 2006)
• Supports self-defense and ‘castle doctrine’. (Jan 2006)
• Supports self-defense and �castle doctrine�. (Jan 2006)
• Don’t redefine Constitution with no individual right to arms. (Oct 2005)
• Don�t redefine Constitution with no individual right to arms. (Oct 2005)
• Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
• Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
• Supports gun control. (Aug 2005)
• Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
• Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
• We should ally with pro-gun recreationists in West. (Apr 2005)
• Rated A- by National Rifle Association. (Dec 2004)
• Ban assault weapons; ban gun sales to minors. (Nov 2004)
• Concealed carry ok; suing gun manufacturers not ok. (Nov 2004)
• Report private gun sales but otherwise no registration. (Nov 2004)
• Strengthen existing gun laws; require child safety locks. (Nov 2004)
• Supports safety locks, licensing, background checks, & more. (Nov 2004)
• Voted against the concealed weapons law. (Nov 2004)
• Will never vote to weaken your 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2004)
• Both Carson and Coburn have 100% NRA records. (Oct 2004)
• Bush erred in failing to renew assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
• Country less safe-terrorists can now buy assault weapons. (Oct 2004)
• End all restrictions on weapons and ammunition. (Oct 2004)
• Extend ban on assault weapons. (Oct 2004)
• Gun control mentality means crooks have all the guns. (Oct 2004)
• I’m A-rated by the NRA. (Oct 2004)
• I�m A-rated by the NRA. (Oct 2004)
• I'm A-rated by the NRA. (Oct 2004)
• Make America safer by prosecuting criminals with guns. (Oct 2004)
• My gun rights are not negotiable. (Oct 2004)
• Oppose reauthorizing the federal assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
• Second amendment is not negotiable. (Oct 2004)
• Supports 2nd Amendment rights. (Oct 2004)
• 1995: Ripped up NRA card for calling feds jack-booted thugs. (Sep 2004)
• 2nd Amendment give you the right to defend your family. (Sep 2004)
• Commitment to the Right to Bear Arms. (Sep 2004)
• Reinstitute the assault weapons ban. (Sep 2004)
• Six-point plan to help curb gun violence. (Sep 2004)
• Supports 2nd Amendment, but wants to ban assault weapons. (Sep 2004)
• 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to possess guns. (Aug 2004)
• Ban semi-autos, keep fingerprints and more restrictions. (Aug 2004)
• Concealed carry ok; limit lawsuits against gunmakers. (Aug 2004)
• I will always protect our Second Amendment Rights. (Aug 2004)
• Prevent lawsuits from bankrupting firearms manufacturers. (Aug 2004)
• Protect the individual right to use firearms. (Aug 2004)
• Remove gun restrictions and bar suing gunmakers. (Aug 2004)
• Repeal gun laws and ban suing gunmakers. (Aug 2004)
• Require possession licenses and background checks. (Aug 2004)
• Restrict felon possession, and ban assault weapons. (Aug 2004)
• Second Amendment an integral part of our freedoms. (Aug 2004)
• Second Amendment not about hunting, but about national duty. (Aug 2004)
• End the Assault Weapons Ban. (Jul 2004)
• Limit lawsuits on firearm manufacturers. (Jul 2004)
• Prevent activists from bankrupting firearms manufacturers. (Jul 2004)
• Repeal federal restrictions. (Jul 2004)
• Fight to protect constitutional guarantee of gun rights. (Jun 2004)
• I'm a gun owner and support gun ownership. (Jun 2004)
• Protect our right to bear arms. (Jun 2004)
• Support the right to bear arms. (Jun 2004)
• Supports the Second Amendment. (Jun 2004)
• Fight to protect constitutional guarantee of gun rights. (May 2004)
• Never forfeit right to own and carry a firearm. (May 2004)
• Gun owner & hunter, but rights come with responsibility. (Mar 2004)
• Restrict lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Mar 2004)
• Right to bear arms protected by Second Amendment, with rules. (Mar 2004)
• Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
• Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
• Do not limit firearms for law-abiding citizens. (Feb 2004)
• Ban semi-automatics; more background checks & enforcement. (Jan 2004)
• Hunting is fine, but criminals & kids should have limits. (Jan 2004)
• 30,000 gun control laws do not make crime control. (Dec 2003)
• Enforce gun laws on national security grounds. (Dec 2003)
• Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated B- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated B+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
• Rated C- by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
• Rated C+ by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
• Rated D- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated D+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
• Background checks for gun shows. (Nov 2003)
• Democratic Party shouldn’t be for the NRA. (Nov 2003)
• Democratic Party shouldn�t be for the NRA. (Nov 2003)
• Different states need different gun laws. (Nov 2003)
• Renew assault weapons ban - no legitimate use for them. (Nov 2003)
• Sensible gun safety legislation & right to possess firearms. (Nov 2003)
• Agrees on some issues with NRA, but some gun control. (Oct 2003)
• Endorsed by NRA eight times as VT governor. (Oct 2003)
• Guns are about independence-don’t mess with that. (Oct 2003)
• Guns are about independence-don�t mess with that. (Oct 2003)
• Guns are about independence-don't mess with that. (Oct 2003)
• Leading Dems distance themselves from divisive gun debate. (Oct 2003)
• No additional authority for federal gun agency. (Oct 2003)
• Southerners don't want to hear about gun control. (Oct 2003)
• Supports assault weapons ban & Brady Bill. (Oct 2003)
• Ban assault weapons & Saturday Night Specials. (Sep 2003)
• Leave gun laws like they are and look for improvements. (Sep 2003)
• Leave gun laws like they are with no changes either way. (Sep 2003)
• More gun restrictions and more enforcement of gun laws. (Sep 2003)
• More gun restrictions within second amendment. (Sep 2003)
• No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
• One-gun-per-month limit; plus required safety test. (Sep 2003)
• Penalize cross-state gun traffickers. (Sep 2003)
• Sponsored bill against United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
• Close the gun show loophole. (Aug 2003)
• I’m for gun control; I’m a peace-loving guy. (Aug 2003)
• I�m for gun control; I�m a peace-loving guy. (Aug 2003)
• Second Amendment privileges, with safety education. (Aug 2003)
• Strong supporter of the second amendment. (Aug 2003)
• Support Brady Bill; assault weapon ban; safety locks. (Aug 2003)
• Licensing & registration violate fundamental right to guns. (May 2003)
• Supports assault weapons ban and Brady bill. (Apr 2003)
• Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
• Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
• Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2002)
• Allow concealed carry; ease other gun restrictions. (Nov 2002)
• Concealed carry ok; but licenses & background checks ok too. (Nov 2002)
• Ease state gun restrictions. (Nov 2002)
• Get guns off the national radar screen: no new federal laws. (Nov 2002)
• No more federal gun laws; leave them to states. (Nov 2002)
• Strengthen enforcement of existing state gun restrictions. (Nov 2002)
• Strengthen enforcement of existing state restrictions. (Nov 2002)
• Strengthen restrictions on the purchase & possession of guns. (Nov 2002)
• Supports background checks, licensing, and enforcement. (Nov 2002)
• Supports concealed carry; focus on criminals and kids. (Nov 2002)
• Supports safety locks, background checks, semi-auto ban. (Nov 2002)
• Enough gun laws on the books; firearms are part of culture. (Oct 2002)
• No new restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Oct 2002)
• No new restrictions: supports second amendment. (Oct 2002)
• No new restrictions; 2nd amendment is vital. (Oct 2002)
• No new restrictions; enforce existing laws. (Oct 2002)
• Safety locks; stronger background checks. (Oct 2002)
• Support gun safety requirements including gun locks. (Oct 2002)
• Uniform permit laws; support constitutional right. (Oct 2002)
• Defend the Constitutional Right to Hunt, Fish and Trap. (Sep 2002)
• Increase gun safety regulations but maintain hunters' rights. (Sep 2002)
• Increase penalties for felon handgun possession. (Sep 2002)
• Keep government from infringing on rights of gun owners. (Sep 2002)
• Limit handgun sales to one per month. (Sep 2002)
• No guns for convicted felons, via background checks. (Sep 2002)
• Oppose every single restriction on gun rights. (Sep 2002)
• Supports Second Amendment rights. (Sep 2002)
• Protect gun ownership. (Aug 2002)
• Require gun safety courses before purchasing. (Jul 2002)
• Sanchez opinions compatible with Texas State Rifle Assoc. (Mar 2002)
• Proud of strong MA gun control laws. (Feb 2002)
• Violent gun crime rate is down by more than 25%. (Jan 2002)
• Ban assault weapons; more licensing & penalties. (Nov 2001)
• Ban on ownership of assault weapons. (Nov 2001)
• Use a Gun and You’re Done. (Nov 2001)
• Use a Gun and You�re Done. (Nov 2001)
• Maintain New Jersey’s tough gun laws. (Oct 2001)
• Maintain New Jersey�s tough gun laws. (Oct 2001)
• Protect Second Amendment rights. (Oct 2001)
• Supports some gun rights, some gun control. (Sep 2001)
• Voted against assault weapons ban. (Sep 2001)
• Unequivocal individual gun rights, but restrictions ok. (Jul 2001)
• Cut record-keeping to one day for background checks. (Jun 2001)
• Cutting record-keeping limits fosters gun sale fraud & abuse. (Jun 2001)
• Looser gun laws; allow concealed carry. (Jun 2001)
• Opposes gun control. (Jun 2001)
• Against gun control. (May 2001)
• Crack down on most dangerous types of gun possession. (Jan 2001)
• Graded 'C' by the NRA in 2000 and 1998. (Jan 2001)
• Initiated Zero Tolerance for Guns in schools. (Jan 2001)
• More gun convictions means less violent crime. (Jan 2001)
• No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
• Sponsored bill banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
• Zero tolerance for guns, violence, drugs in schools. (Jan 2001)
• No gun permits until age 21; require ballistics ID. (Dec 2000)
• Prosecute gun crimes more; restrict future sales more. (Dec 2000)
• Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
• Tough penalties for gun crimes, but allow concealed carry. (Dec 2000)
• Advocated for gun control with sportsmen’s rights. (Nov 2000)
• Advocated for gun control with sportsmen�s rights. (Nov 2000)
• Allow citizens to carry concealed guns. (Nov 2000)
• Ban semi-automatics; but allow concealed carry. (Nov 2000)
• First, enforce the law; then keep guns from wrong people. (Oct 2000)
• Gun ownership will makes neighborhoods safer. (Oct 2000)
• If gun laws are broken, hold people accountable. (Oct 2000)
• Supports absolute right to gun ownership. (Oct 2000)
• Any gun regulation gives politicians power to do anything. (Sep 2000)
• Gun control is an abuse of government power. (Sep 2000)
• Guns let single moms protect themselves. (Sep 2000)
• Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2000)
• Puts the Second Amendment first, with no exceptions. (Sep 2000)
• Repeal all federal gun laws; no exceptions. (Sep 2000)
• Require trigger locks; enforce Brady Bill. (Sep 2000)
• Restrict lawsuits against gun makers. (Sep 2000)
• Money determines gun laws instead of child safety. (Aug 2000)
• No right to unrestricted ownership of any and all weapons. (Aug 2000)
• Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
• Favors all the gun control we can get. (Jul 2000)
• Gun responsibility goes with gun rights. (Jul 2000)
• NYC sued two dozen major gun manufacturers and distributors. (Jun 2000)
• Require criminal background checks at gun shows. (Jun 2000)
• Support Brady Bill & thoughtful gun control. (Jun 2000)
• Supports trigger locks, licensing, & banning some guns. (Jun 2000)
• Use gun technology instead of licensing handguns. (Jun 2000)
• Against gun registration; for sportsmen’s rights. (May 2000)
• Against gun registration; for sportsmen�s rights. (May 2000)
• Enforcing 20,000 existing gun laws is useless & dangerous. (May 2000)
• For Brady Bill & trigger locks; no fans at NRA. (May 2000)
• Government should pay for voluntary trigger locks. (May 2000)
• Avoid Columbine via gun control, values & character ed. (Apr 2000)
• Ban automatic weapons & high-capacity ammunition clips. (Apr 2000)
• Constitution is intentionally vague on gun issues. (Apr 2000)
• More laws & enforcement on juveniles with guns. (Apr 2000)
• Project Sentry: juvenile gun laws & school accountability. (Apr 2000)
• Safe havens: Ban guns in schools and churches. (Apr 2000)
• Small government: Repeal anti-gun laws now. (Apr 2000)
• Would sign, but would not push, gun restrictions. (Apr 2000)
• All gun owners should pass written test. (Mar 2000)
• Beating the NRA must come from concerted leadership. (Mar 2000)
• Tough gun laws & tough leadership to stop child tragedies. (Mar 2000)
• Ban gun sales in residential neighborhoods. (Feb 2000)
• Gore was a conservative Congressman who voted with NRA. (Feb 2000)
• Register and license all handguns. (Feb 2000)
• 22,000 anti-gun laws haven’t worked-repeal them. (Jan 2000)
• 22,000 anti-gun laws haven�t worked-repeal them. (Jan 2000)
• Concealed carry OK; gun issues are local. (Jan 2000)
• Free gun ownership by peaceful citizens without exception. (Jan 2000)
• Gun restrictions are unconstitutional. (Jan 2000)
• If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns. (Jan 2000)
• If I had my way, I�d restrict handguns. (Jan 2000)
• More background checks for gun purchases. (Jan 2000)
• More restrictions on purchase, possession, & use of guns. (Jan 2000)
• No federal role in gun safety-leave it to states & parents. (Jan 2000)
• Register & license all 65 million handguns. (Jan 2000)
• Register and license all handguns. (Jan 2000)
• Repeal gun restrictions; concealed carry OK. (Jan 2000)
• Best gun control is more prosecution & certain jail. (Dec 1999)
• Churches should discuss souls, not gun resolutions. (Dec 1999)
• Gun control leads to safe schools. (Dec 1999)
• Problem of the heart & soul, not of guns. (Dec 1999)
• Promoting virtue would work better than passing gun laws. (Dec 1999)
• Prosecute crimes done with guns; not buying guns. (Dec 1999)
• Supports gun ownership for protection and hunting. (Dec 1999)
• Teach high school students to use guns. (Dec 1999)
• Criminals are not affected by gun-control laws. (Nov 1999)
• Don’t let politicians decide our need for assault rifles. (Nov 1999)
• Don�t let politicians decide our need for assault rifles. (Nov 1999)
• Long-time supporter of gun control; more criminal penalties. (Nov 1999)
• Tragic events do not justify new gun laws. (Nov 1999)
• Well-protected politicians misunderstand need for guns. (Nov 1999)
• Your home is safer if there are guns in your neighborhood. (Nov 1999)
• Gun rights apply only to states, not individuals. (Sep 1999)
• Guns controlled by citizens with no restrictions. (Sep 1999)
• Stand up to the NRA. (Sep 1999)
• Tougher juvenile gun rules; more juvenile justice funds. (Sep 1999)
• 1995: $4000 fine plus jail for letting kids get loaded gun. (Aug 1999)
• 1995: Concealed carry doesn't make TX more dangerous. (Aug 1999)
• 1995: Resigned from NRA after NRA called feds "thugs". (Aug 1999)
• Ban Saturday Night Specials; plus other “common-sense”. (Aug 1999)
• Ban Saturday Night Specials; plus other �common-sense�. (Aug 1999)
• Cites Machiavelli and Madison as gun rights supporters. (Aug 1999)
• For registration & licensing; against freely re-selling. (Aug 1999)
• No Brady Bill; problem is moral decay, not personal freedom. (Aug 1999)
• Raise legal age for guns to 21; ban certain ammo. (Aug 1999)
• NRA opposes gun rules that vast majority support. (Jul 1999)
• Arrest for guns in school; track juvenile offenders. (Jun 1999)
• Ban AK-47s; add safety locks; instant background checks. (Jun 1999)
• Ban inexpensive “junk” handguns. (Jun 1999)
• Ban inexpensive �junk� handguns. (Jun 1999)
• Columbine killers lacked moral development - not gun laws. (Jun 1999)
• Guns are an abomination. (Jun 1999)
• No child-safety locks on guns; concealed carrying ok. (Jun 1999)
• No city lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jun 1999)
• Register guns; limit buyers to one per month. (Jun 1999)
• Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
• Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
• Ban AK-47s. (May 1999)
• Close the “gun show loophole” with 24-hour background check. (May 1999)
• Close the �gun show loophole� with 24-hour background check. (May 1999)
• Columbine killers lacked moral development - not gun laws. (May 1999)
• Control people’s passions - not the things they use. (May 1999)
• Control people�s passions - not the things they use. (May 1999)
• Gun control is an outcome of godless materialism. (May 1999)
• Gun restrictions OK within basic right to own guns. (May 1999)
• Key is to enforce 40,000 laws we have about guns now. (May 1999)
• Limited right to bear arms. (May 1999)
• New gun laws won’t prevent Littleton. (May 1999)
• New gun laws won�t prevent Littleton. (May 1999)
• No heavy regulatory schemes; focus on misuse. (May 1999)
• Safety locks, background checks, & bans on sale to kids. (May 1999)
• Supports rights of law-abiding gun owners. (May 1999)
• Supports Second Amendment rights, with limits. (May 1999)
• Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
• Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
• Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
• Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
• Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
• Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
• Assault weapon OK; waiting period not OK. (Apr 1999)
• Focus on our hearts, not “instruments”. (Apr 1999)
• Focus on our hearts, not �instruments�. (Apr 1999)
• Gun show checks OK; ban guns near schools & kids. (Apr 1999)
• Repeal infringements of 2nd Amendment rights. (Mar 1999)
• Youth deer hunting season prior to regular season. (Mar 1999)
• Blacks are disproportionately affected by gun violence. (Feb 1999)
• Against banning guns since that won’t end violence. (Jan 1999)
• Against banning guns since that won�t end violence. (Jan 1999)
• Guns are designed to kill; respect them. (Jan 1999)
• If you’re going to own a gun, know what you’re doing. (Jan 1999)
• If you�re going to own a gun, know what you�re doing. (Jan 1999)
• Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
• Supports right to bear arms for all types and uses of guns. (Jan 1999)
• Allow concealed carry. (Nov 1998)
• Ban semi-automatic weapons; require child-safety locks. (Nov 1998)
• Can change culture of violence with conflict resolution. (Nov 1998)
• Concealed weapons OK if you can pass safety exam. (Nov 1998)
• Increase restrictions on gun purchase and possession. (Nov 1998)
• Maintain existing restrictions on firearms. (Nov 1998)
• Repeal restrictions on purchase & possession of firearms. (Nov 1998)
• Mandatory sentences for repeat gun & gang offenders. (Sep 1998)
• Standardize concealed-carry law so urbanites can get permits. (Sep 1998)
• Ban assault weapons; maintain federal gun restrictions. (Jul 1998)
• Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998)
• Concealed carry OK; supports instant background check. (Jul 1998)
• Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
• Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
• Felons may possess guns unless state explicitly prohibits it. (Jun 1998)
• Restrictive gun laws don't stop culture of violence. (Jun 1998)
• Adhere to second amendment. (Nov 1996)
• Allow concealed carry. (Nov 1996)
• Allow law-abiding citizens to carry concealed firearms. (Nov 1996)
• Concealed carry ok; repeal all bans on legal guns. (Nov 1996)
• Ease procedures on the purchase and registration of firearms. (Nov 1996)
• Keep existing gun restrictions; allow concealed carry. (Nov 1996)
• Maintain gun registration and gun restrictions. (Nov 1996)
• Registration & restrictions ok, but allow concealed carry. (Nov 1996)
• Repeal restrictions on law-abiding citizens owning firearms. (Nov 1996)
• Ease ownership, registration, & concealed-carry laws. (Jul 1996)
• Gun control is reasonable, but won’t solve all crime. (Jul 1996)
• Gun control is reasonable, but won�t solve all crime. (Jul 1996)
• Gun rights to opposing oppression; not for hunting. (Jul 1996)
• No bans on legal firearms; allow concealed carry. (Jul 1996)
• No right to own machine guns. (Jul 1996)
• Supports assault weapon ban and other restrictions. (Jul 1996)
• Repeal all gun laws; Bill of Rights is “literal”. (May 1996)
• Repeal all gun laws; Bill of Rights is �literal�. (May 1996)
• Gun control doesn't work; moral choices do. (Apr 1996)
• Prosecute crimes, not possession of weapons. (Jul 1995)
• Congress can regulate guns in school under Commerce clause. (Jan 1995)
• Federal enforcement options for state gun crimes. (Dec 1994)
• Ban assault weapons & handgun sales to minors. (Nov 1994)
• Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
• Will support assault weapons bill and Brady Bill. (Aug 1994)
• As hard to get a gun license as to get a driver’s license. (Nov 1993)
• As hard to get a gun license as to get a driver�s license. (Nov 1993)
• Ban hand guns for those under 18; ban guns at school. (Oct 1993)
• Battle the NRA with common sense. (Sep 1993)
• Enact strict gun control laws. (Nov 1992)
• We need gun laws stricter than the Brady Bill. (Jan 1992)
• Spearheaded “Cool It Florida” waiting period referendum. (Nov 1990)
• Spearheaded �Cool It Florida� waiting period referendum. (Nov 1990)
• Ban semi-automatic imports; but committed to gunowner rights. (Mar 1989)
• Waiting period for gun purchase; safety test for license. (Jul 1988)
• Opposes gun control because it does not work. (Mar 1980)
• Gun registration does not reduce crime; focus on misuse. (Oct 1976)
• 500 new federal agents to help stop sale & use of handguns. (Jan 1976)
• Ban Saturday Night Specials, but no regulations nor licenses. (Jun 1975)