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Tommy Battle on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor of Alabama: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tommy Battle on other issues.
  • Prefers more school security measures over armed teachers. (Mar 2018)
Robert Bentley on Gun Control
Republican Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Bentley on other issues.
  • Freedoms are guaranteed in the Second Amendment. (Sep 2014)
  • Assume gun restrictions are unconstitutional, even treaties. (May 2013)
  • Respond to active shooters but guarantee Second Amendment. (Feb 2013)
  • Protect right to purchase, own, carry and use firearms. (Nov 2010)
David Carrington on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Alabama Governor: Click here for David Carrington on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Countryman on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Alabama Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Chris Countryman on other issues.
  • Favors background checks and state database. (Sep 2017)
  • Favors greater ability to track gun purchases. (Sep 2015)
Parker Griffith on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Parker Griffith on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
Kay Ivey on Gun Control
Republican Alabama Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kay Ivey on other issues.
  • Firearms industry jobs part of rich history of 2nd Amendment. (Jan 2018)
  • Do everything we can to preserve right to bear arms. (Oct 2014)
Stacy Lee George on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Alabama U. S. Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stacy Lee George on other issues.
  • Unequivocally support the Second Amendment. (Aug 2017)
Walt Maddox on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor of Alabama: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Walt Maddox on other issues.
  • Refuses to comply with the NRA even if it costs him support. (Mar 2018)

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Marcus Bowman on Gun Control
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marcus Bowman on other issues.
  • Right to keep guns shall not be infringed. (Jan 2016)
Bradley Byrne on Gun Control
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bradley Byrne on other issues.
  • Gun restrictions don't address true reason for mass tragedy. (Nov 2013)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Ron Crumpton on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ron Crumpton on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership, with exceptions. (Nov 2015)
  • Strict interpretation of the Second Amendment. (Aug 2015)
  • Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
Doug Jones on Gun Control
Democratic Alabama U.S. Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Doug Jones on other issues.
  • Ban bump stocks; waiting period for semi-automatic weapons. (Oct 2020)
  • More background checks; raise purchase age to 21. (Apr 2018)
  • No assault weapons ban at this time. (Apr 2018)
  • Enforce current laws; no new restrictions. (Nov 2017)
  • Supporter of 2nd amendment. (Jun 2017)
  • Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Arnold Mooney on Gun Control
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Arnold Mooney on other issues.
  • Right to bear arms. (Sep 2019)
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
Roy Moore on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Alabama U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Roy Moore on other issues.
  • Don't expand to equivalent of national gun registration. (Nov 2017)
  • Moore and his wife are armed. (Aug 2017)
John Rogers on Gun Control
Alabama Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Rogers on other issues.
  • Gun restrictions in international treaties apply to Alabama. (Apr 2013)
  • Rated 73% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2018)
Jeff Sessions on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (AL): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Sessions on other issues.
  • As US attorney, led nation in gun prosecutions every year. (Jan 2017)
  • Overturning Heller means cities could and would ban guns. (Jun 2016)
  • 2nd Amendment is a specific provision, not a broad principle. (Jul 2012)
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Luther Strange on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Alabama U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Luther Strange on other issues.
  • Defends God-given 2nd Amendment rights. (Aug 2017)
  • Special place in Alabamian's hearts for the 2nd Amendment. (Dec 2013)
Tommy Tuberville on Gun Control
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tommy Tuberville on other issues.
  • They are not taking my guns. (Oct 2020)
  • Government wants to take guns to steal all your money. (Feb 2020)
  • Will always protect, preserve our Second Amendment rights. (Jan 2020)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)

House:


Robert Aderholt on Gun Control
Republican Representative (AL-4): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Robert Aderholt on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Bobby Bright on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Bright on other issues.
  • I am Pro-Gun Rights. (Nov 2008)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
Mo Brooks on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mo Brooks on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Bradley Byrne on Gun Control
Republican Nominee (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bradley Byrne on other issues.
  • Gun restrictions don't address true reason for mass tragedy. (Nov 2013)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Parker Griffith on Gun Control
Republican challenger (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Parker Griffith on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
Gary Palmer on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Gary Palmer on other issues.
  • Right to protect self and family. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
  • Repeal unconstitutional gun restrictions. (Aug 2014)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Martha Roby on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Martha Roby on other issues.
  • Second Amendment is under constant attack. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Michael Rogers on Gun Control
Republican Representative (AL-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Michael Rogers on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2011)
  • Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Terri Sewell on Gun Control
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Terri Sewell on other issues.
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Bob Riley on Gun Control
Republican Governor; previously GOP Representative (AL-3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Riley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Jeff Sessions on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (AL): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Sessions on other issues.
  • As US attorney, led nation in gun prosecutions every year. (Jan 2017)
  • Overturning Heller means cities could and would ban guns. (Jun 2016)
  • 2nd Amendment is a specific provision, not a broad principle. (Jul 2012)
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Spencer Bachus on Gun Control
Republican Representative (AL-6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Bachus on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Jo Bonner on Gun Control
Republican Representative (AL-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Jo Bonner on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Don Siegelman on Gun Control
Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002): Click here for Don Siegelman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Howell Heflin on Gun Control
Former Senator (until March 2005): Click here for Howell Heflin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Susan Parker on Gun Control
2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (AL): Click here for Susan Parker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wayne Sowell on Gun Control
2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Wayne Sowell on other issues.
  • Require possession licenses and background checks. (Aug 2004)
  • Concealed carry ok; limit lawsuits against gunmakers. (Aug 2004)
William Barnes on Gun Control
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for William Barnes on other issues.
  • Does not hunt, because of Vietnam promise. (May 2010)
  • Rated ? by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
Sonny Callahan on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Sonny Callahan on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Bud Cramer on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (AL-5): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bud Cramer on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Artur Davis on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (AL-7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Artur Davis on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Terry Everett on Gun Control
Republican Representative (AL-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Terry Everett on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Vivian Davis Figures on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger; member of State Senate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Vivian Davis Figures on other issues.
  • Gun restrictions in international treaties apply to Alabama. (May 2013)
  • Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
Earl Hilliard on Gun Control
Democrat (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Earl Hilliard on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Lynda Blanchard on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for Lynda Blanchard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mo Brooks on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mo Brooks on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Jerry Carl on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jerry Carl on other issues.
  • Lifetime NRA member who opposes all gun control. (Dec 2020)
Bill Hightower on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Hightower on other issues.
  • Proud to be an A rated NRA legislator. (May 2020)
  • Assume gun restrictions are unconstitutional, even treaties. (May 2013)
John Merrill on Gun Control
Republican 2020 Challenger (withdrew): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Merrill on other issues.
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2018)
Barry Moore on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Barry Moore on other issues.
  • No restrictions on AR15's nor high capacity magazines. (Jul 2020)
  • Assume gun restrictions are unconstitutional, even treaties. (Apr 2013)
Bob Riley on Gun Control
Republican Governor; previously GOP Representative (AL-3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Riley on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Richard Shelby on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (AL): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Richard Shelby on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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