Bennie Thompson on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (MS-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bennie Thompson 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)

Roger Wicker on Gun Control

Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Roger Wicker 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) No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 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) Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Ronnie Musgrove on Gun Control

2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor: Click here for Ronnie Musgrove on other issues. No stance on record.

Trent Lott on Gun Control

Republican Jr Senator (MS): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Trent Lott on other issues. 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) Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Ronnie Shows on Gun Control

Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ronnie Shows on other issues. Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999) No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001) Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)

Kirk Fordice on Gun Control

Former Republican: Click here for Kirk Fordice on other issues. No stance on record.

Bill Bowlin on Gun Control

Former Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Bowlin on other issues. Licenses and permits ok; but allow concealed carry. (May 2006)

Haley Barbour on Gun Control

Republican MS Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Haley Barbour on other issues. Protect the rights of gun owners. (Jan 2006)

Gene Taylor on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (MS-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Gene Taylor 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) No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003) Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994) Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Chip Pickering on Gun Control

Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Chip Pickering 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) Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)