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Ross Spano on Gun Control
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Background checks infringe Second Amendment
Ross Spano voted against H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019: "The Second Amendment is quite clear--'the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed'. If enacted,
I believe it would make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families. I did not support this bill, nor will I support tomorrow's bill, which imposes burdensome requirements I do not agree with or support."
Source: 2018 Congress FL-15 election website RossSpano.com
, Feb 27, 2019
NRA congratulates Spano on re-election & pro-gun record
National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund Chairman Chris W. Cox issued the following statement congratulating Ross Spano on his victory. "Spano is a staunch supporter of the Second Amendment, and he will work hard to protect our
constitutional freedoms. Florida voters rejected the extreme gun control agenda backed by Michael Bloomberg and sent a clear message in support of our Second Amendment right to self-defense."
Source: NRA-ILA 2018 endorsements for Congressional FL-15 election
, Nov 7, 2018
More restrictive gun control doesn't protect public safety
Q: More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.
A: Strongly Disagree
Source: Heritage Alliance iVoterGuide: 2018 Congress FL-15 election
, Sep 9, 2018
Voted NO on new gun control after high school shooting
Legislative Summary: SB7026: The Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act: To comprehensively address the crisis of gun violence, including gun violence on school campuses. SB7026 temporarily restricts firearm possession by a
person undergoing a mental health crisis and when there is a threat of violence.NRA-ILA opposition: The Florida Senate will take up SB-7026, a bill that punishes gun owners, which includes:
- Makes it a felony for any person under
21 to purchase any firearm either privately or from a dealer.
- Minimum 3-Day Waiting Period on ALL FIREARMS.
- Every year it confiscates 10% of the license fees paid by CW license holders to pay for the care of victims of mass shootings.
- Bans the
sale and transfer of Bump Stocks.
Legislative Outcome:Passed Senate 20-18-0 on Mar/5/18; Passed House 67-50-3 on Mar/7/18; State Rep. Ross Spano voted NO; Signed by Governor Rick Scott on Mar/9/18
Source: NRA-ILA on Florida legislative voting record SB7026
, Mar 7, 2018
Spano opposes the CC survey question on Second Amendment
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Further Restrictions on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms'
Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."
Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-10 on Jul 1, 2018
Spano opposes the PVS survey question on gun control
Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation?'
PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."
Source: PVS Survey 18PVS-10 on Aug 1, 2018
Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale.
Spano voted NAY the Bipartisan Background Checks Act
H.R.8: To require a background check for every firearm sale. This Act may be cited as the "Background Check Expansion Act".
- It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed [and conducted a background check].
- The [restrictions] shall not apply to any law enforcement officer, or member of the armed forces, or bona fide gift between spouses, between parents and their children, or between siblings or [immediate family members].
- Temporary transfers [are allowed] if the transferor has no reason to believe that the transferee will use or intends to use the firearm in a crime or is prohibited from possessing firearms; at a shooting range; or while reasonably necessary for the purposes of hunting.
Opposing argument from the Heritage Foundation, 2/26/2019: Heritage Action opposes the Bipartisan Background Checks Act
(H.R. 8) and will include it as a key vote on our legislative scorecard. This legislation would require universal background checks for all firearm sales (even private) with specific exceptions. Unfortunately, universal background checks would do little to prevent firearm violence and would instead make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to purchase, own, carry, and use a firearm. Studies show that universal background checks are largely ineffective when it comes to preventing mass shootings. In addition, most people imprisoned for firearm-related crimes access their firearms illegally through theft, the underground market, family members, or friends. H.R. 8 is poorly written and makes criminals out of many law-abiding Americans who commonly make low-risk firearm transfers.
Legislative outcome Roll call 99 in House on 2/27/2019 passed 240-190-2; introduced in Senate 1/8/2019; no action as of 3/28/2020.
Source: Congressional vote 19-HR0008 on Feb 27, 2019
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