2020 KS Senatorial race: on Gun Control


Roger Marshall: Never encroach on citizens' right to defend themselves

Dr. Marshall is a lifetime member of the NRA. The most basic role of government is to defend Americans and to never encroach on citizens' right to defend themselves. In Congress, Dr. Marshall has always made sure that your 2nd Amendment rights are never infringed upon.
Source: 2020 Kansas Senate campaign website KansansForMarshall.com Jun 17, 2020

Dave Lindstrom: An assault rifle ban would have no effect on crime

How do we know for sure that an "assault" rifle ban would have no effect on crime? Because such a ban was already tried in the 1990s and declared a failure. A research report prepared for the U.S. Department of Justice following a 10 year implementation of the ban arrived at the following conclusion: "the ban's impact on gun violence is likely to be small at best, and perhaps too small for reliable measurement."

The chief problem, though there are several, with red flag laws as generally conceived in the several states that have such laws is that these laws lack established due process protections for the accused. In fact, confiscation of firearms and even arrest can occur solely on the basis of one complaint without any corroboration, and the action can be ordered before any investigation or inquiry of the accused. That's simply not how the American justice system is to operate.

Source: 2020 Kansas Senate campaign website LindstromForSenate.com May 31, 2020

Barbara Bollier: Restrict assault rifles, impose limits on ammunition

Bollier spoke on her efforts to pass legislation restricting access to guns for people deemed to be a threat to themselves or others. Nearly two-thirds of gun deaths are suicides, and access to a gun triples the risk of suicide, Bollier said. If gun laws restricted assault rifles and imposed limits on ammunition, the outcomes might change, she said. As a former anesthesiologist and spouse to a family practice physician, Bollier said she views gun violence as a public health issue.
Source: Shawnee Mission Post on 2020 Kansas Senate race May 15, 2020

Dave Lindstrom: Guns don't create violence, might support background checks

In light of recent shootings in Texas, Ohio and California, Lindstrom, a member of the National Rifle Association, said he thinks guns do not create violence. "But I do think that there are some things that we can do," he said. "And the president is working on as it relates to background checks and governmental entities being able to communicate with each other, not necessarily as well as they do now." Lindstrom said he owns guns and supports the Second Amendment.
Source: San Jose Mercury News on 2020 Kansas Senate race Aug 14, 2019

Jake LaTurner: A+ rating from NRA for passage of Constitutional Carry

Born and raised in Galena, Jake is a 6th-generation Kansan. Faith in God, the importance of family, love of country and the dignity of work are just some of the values he learned at a young age. Jake and his wife have worked to pass these same values on to their four children.

Jake was twice elected to the State Senate, serving from 2013-2017. Seen as an innovator and champion of conservative reform, he has an A+ rating from the NRA for leading the successful passage of Constitutional Carry.

Source: 2020 Kansas Senate campaign website LaTurnerForSenate.com Jul 19, 2019

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Candidates and political leaders on Gun Control:

Democrats running for President:
Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO)
V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT)
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL)
Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA)
Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY)

2020 Third Party Candidates:
Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI)
CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Howie Hawkins (G-NY)
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Howard Schultz(I-WA)
Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN) 		Republicans running for President:
Sen.Ted Cruz(R-TX)
Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD)
Gov.John Kasich(R-OH)
V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC)
Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY)
Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL)
Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY)

2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates:
Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA)
Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC)
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA)
Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX)
Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA)
Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA)
Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
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