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Governor:

Charlie Crist on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charlie Crist on other issues.
  • Strongly supports Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2006)
  • Repeal gun restrictions; allow concealed carry. (Nov 1998)

Senate:

FL Senate Debate

Mel Martinez on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (FL); previously Secretary of H.U.D.: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mel Martinez on other issues.
  • I will always protect our Second Amendment Rights. (Aug 2004)
  • Prevent lawsuits from bankrupting firearms manufacturers. (Aug 2004)
  • Prevent activists from bankrupting firearms manufacturers. (Jul 2004)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Bill Nelson on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (FL): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Bill Nelson on other issues.
  • Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2000)
  • 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)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)

House:

Gus Bilirakis on Gun Control
Republican (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gus Bilirakis on other issues.
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Allen Boyd on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (FL-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Allen Boyd on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Corrine Brown on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (FL-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Corrine Brown on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ginny Brown-Waite on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ginny Brown-Waite 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Vern Buchanan on Gun Control
Republican (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Vern Buchanan on other issues.
  • Defend the Second Amendment. (Nov 2006)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Kathy Castor on Gun Control
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Kathy Castor on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ander Crenshaw on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ander Crenshaw 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Lincoln Diaz-Balart on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-21): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Lincoln Diaz-Balart 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated B- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Mario Diaz-Balart on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-25): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mario Diaz-Balart 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Tom Feeney on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-24): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tom Feeney 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Alcee Hastings on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (FL-23): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Alcee Hastings on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Ric Keller on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ric Keller on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Ron Klein on Gun Control
Democrat (District 22): Click here for Ron Klein on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Connie Mack IV on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-14): Click here for Connie Mack IV on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tim Mahoney on Gun Control
Democrat (District 16): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Mahoney on other issues.
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Kendrick Meek on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (FL-17): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kendrick Meek on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
John Mica on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Mica 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Jeff Miller on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Miller on other issues.
  • Protect Second Amendment rights. (Oct 2001)
  • 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
Adam Putnam on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-12): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Adam Putnam 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)
  • 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)
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-18): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ileana Ros-Lehtinen 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated C- by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Cliff Stearns on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-6): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Cliff Stearns 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 YES 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)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Debbie Wasserman Schultz on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (FL-20): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Debbie Wasserman Schultz on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Dave Weldon on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-15): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Dave Weldon 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 YES 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)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Robert Wexler on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (FL-19): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Robert Wexler on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bill Young on Gun Control
Republican Representative (FL-10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bill Young 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated C+ by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Jeb Bush on Gun Control
Republican FL Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeb Bush on other issues.
  • Use a Gun and You’re Done. (Nov 2001)
  • Concealed carry OK; supports instant background check. (Jul 1998)
Michael Bilirakis on Gun Control
Republican (District 9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Michael Bilirakis 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 YES 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)
Charles Canady on Gun Control
Republican (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Canady on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Jim Davis on Gun Control
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Tillie Fowler on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tillie Fowler on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Katherine Harris on Gun Control
Republican (District 13): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris 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)
Bill McCollum on Gun Control
Republican (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Dan Miller on Gun Control
Republican (retired) (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Miller on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Joe Scarborough on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Scarborough on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Clay Shaw on Gun Control
Republican (District 22): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Clay Shaw 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Karen Thurman on Gun Control
Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Karen Thurman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Bill McBride on Gun Control
Democrat Challenger 2002: Click here for Bill McBride on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Janet Reno on Gun Control
Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Janet Reno on other issues.
  • Can change culture of violence with conflict resolution. (Nov 1998)
  • As hard to get a gun license as to get a driver’s license. (Nov 1993)
  • Battle the NRA with common sense. (Sep 1993)
  • Spearheaded "Cool It Florida" waiting period referendum. (Nov 1990)
  • Waiting period for gun purchase; safety test for license. (Jul 1988)
Peter Deutsch on Gun Control
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 20): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mark Foley on Gun Control
Republican (District 16): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mark Foley 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Porter Goss on Gun Control
Republican (Until 2004) (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Porter Goss on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted YES 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)
Carrie Meek on Gun Control
Democrat (retired 2002) (District 17): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Carrie Meek on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Betty Castor on Gun Control
2004 former Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Betty Castor on other issues.
  • Commitment to the Right to Bear Arms. (Sep 2004)
Bob Graham on Gun Control
Former Democratic Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bob Graham on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
Peter Deutsch on Gun Control
Former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Deutsch on other issues.
  • Voted NO 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Katherine Harris on Gun Control
Republican challenger; Former US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Katherine Harris 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)
Connie Mack on Gun Control
Former Republican Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Connie Mack on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Bill McCollum on Gun Control
Former Republican challenger; former US Representative: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill McCollum on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Bob Smith on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (NH; retired 2002): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Bob Smith on other issues.
  • No Brady Bill; problem is moral decay, not personal freedom. (Aug 1999)
  • Supports rights of law-abiding gun owners. (May 1999)
  • Repeal infringements of 2nd Amendment rights. (Mar 1999)
  • Ease ownership, registration, & concealed-carry laws. (Jul 1996)
  • Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO 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)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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