2018 MI Governor's race: on Gun Control
Bill Schuette:
Repeal restrictions on guns, including semi-automatics
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation? Restrict semi-automatic weapons?Bill Schuette (R): No. Repeal existing state restrictions. Challenged restrictions on semi-automatic weapons. NRA 100% rating.
Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. Universal background checks on gun purchases and ban assault-style weapons. NRA 7% rating.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Michigan Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Gretchen Whitmer:
Universal background checks; ban assault-style weapons
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation? Restrict semi-automatic weapons?Bill Schuette (R): No. Repeal existing state restrictions. Challenged restrictions on semi-automatic weapons. NRA 100% rating.
Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. Universal background checks on gun purchases and ban assault-style weapons. NRA 7% rating.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Michigan Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Bill Schuette:
Proud protector of the 2nd Amendment, NRA rates him "A"
He is an avid hunter and protector of our 2nd Amendment rights. Bill has been repeatedly endorsed by the
National Rifle Association and received an "A" rating.
Source: 2018 Michigan Governor campaign website BillSchuette.com
Aug 31, 2018
Abdul El-Sayed:
No gun possession for convicted domestic abusers
The presence of a firearm in a Domestic Violence situation makes it 5 times more likely a woman will be murdered. In fact, over half of mass shooter incidents involve the killer shooting intimate partners or other family members, including their
children. Currently, Michigan law is incredibly weak when it comes to prohibiting convicted domestic abusers from purchasing or possessing guns. Common sense legislation to prevent domestic abusers from obtaining firearms must do all of the following:
- Prohibit individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from possessing or purchasing firearms;
- Require courts to notify individuals convicted of domestic abuse that they are no longer allowed to possess ammunition or firearms;
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Require the surrender of firearms or ammunition by individuals convicted of domestic abuse;
- Require law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident.
Source: 2018 Michigan Governor campaign website AbdulForMichigan.com
Mar 21, 2018
Abdul El-Sayed:
Take on the corporate gun lobby; enough is enough
Clearly, gun violence is a national epidemic. Enough is enough. Too many elected officials are scared of a corporate gun lobby that is more concerned with making profits for gun manufacturers than promoting responsible gun ownership. I will never take a
dime from the gun lobby. Here are my commitments to make Michigan a safer and more responsible state:- Prohibit the sale or possession of "weapons of war," large capacity magazines, and any modifiers that increase fire rate.
- Close background
check loopholes.
- Include domestic abusers in Michigan's prohibited purchaser provisions.
- Require law enforcement to disarm individuals who become prohibited purchasers after purchasing a weapon, being issued a handgun purchase license, or
receiving a concealed carry permit.
- Reintroduce discretion into the concealed pistol permit process. Michigan is known as a "shall issue" state.
- Prohibit the open carry of firearms in public buildings and registered private establishments.
Source: 2018 Michigan Governor campaign website AbdulForMichigan.com
Mar 21, 2018
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