Ned Lamont in 2014 Connecticut Governor's race

On Gun Control: We learn first hand the cost of unregulated gun ownership

We have learned first hand the cost of unregulated gun ownership. As Governor, and as a parent and educator, I will make sure that we continue to lead the nation in gun safety, and I won't let Republicans and the NRA push us backwards. Connecticut is a leader on...

• Requiring background checks for all firearm sales
• Expanding the existing ban on assault weapons
• Mandating registration of all existing assault rifles and high-capacity magazines
• Prohibiting the sale of higher-capacity magazines, those with more than 10 rounds
• Prohibiting the purchase or possession of firearms for convicted abusers and those subject to domestic violence restraining/protective orders.

On Gun Control: Ban bump stocks, and other common sense restrictions

As governor, I will expand gun buyback programs like the one that has had success in New Haven. It yielded 141 weapons this past December, and I plan on actively supporting any future buyback programs shown to reduce the number of weapons in our communities.

As governor, I will be a vocal advocate for smart, common sense legislation; work with our federal delegation, and regional leaders to be on the right side of history putting the safety of our communities first, and be a consistent, strong voice demanding national change such as ending the federal ban on gun violence research at the CDC.