2022 House incumbents: on Gun Control


Dina Titus: Leading voice for meaningful action to reduce gun violence

Dina is a founding member of the Medicare for All Caucus and a co-founding member of the Labor Caucus. She's also a vocal advocate for the environment--she has pushed for renewable energy development and sustainable communities and introduced Nevada's first renewable portfolio standard while in the state legislature. During the Trump Administration, she fought to protect immigrant communities. And since the Las Vegas shooting, Dina has been one of the leading voices in Congress for meaningful action to reduce gun violence. She's also working to build infrastructure that supports a 21st century economy.

Frontline is the DCCC's program to ensure Democratic Members of Congress from the most competitive seats have both the resources and cutting-edge information they need to execute effective reelection campaigns. This cycle, our Majority hinges on winning these tough Frontline races. These Members need your help to get across the finish line in November 2022.

Source: DCCC Frontline program for 2022 House race NV-01 Jun 17, 2022

Mayra Flores: The right to bear Arms is something I hold near and dear

Pro-Second Amendment: The right to bear Arms is something I hold near and dear. Americans should always be able to protect themselves and their families. I will always fight for our second amendment rights.
Source: 2022 TX-34 House campaign website MayraFloresForCongress.com Jun 15, 2022

Mike Flood: Don't infringe our sacred right to keep and bear arms

[In the State Legislature, Mike Flood] helped enshrine Nebraskans' right to concealed carry in state law, and now supports expanding that right through constitutional carry:

"The Constitution enshrines rights granted to us not by the government, but by our Creator. Those unalienable rights must be respected. I will oppose any attempt to infringe on Americans' fundamental liberties, including our freedoms of speech and religion and our sacred right to keep and bear arms."

Source: 2022 NE-1 House campaign website MikeFloodForNebraska.com Jul 19, 2022

Mike Flood: Endorsed by NRA Political Victory Fund

The National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund announced its endorsement of Mike Flood to represent Nebraska's 1st Congressional District. Flood earned an "A" rating from the NRA in recognition of his strong support for Nebraskans' Second Amendment freedoms. "Throughout my time in the Legislature, I have worked to champion Nebraskans' God-given right to keep and bear arms," said Flood.
Source: 2022 NE-1 House campaign press release "NRA" Jun 19, 2022

Seth Magaziner: Ban assault weapons and high capacity magazines

Seth supports banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines, the weapons of war most often used in mass shootings. As Treasurer, Seth has been working to restrict sales of "ghost guns" and divested the state's pension fund from companies that manufacture assault weapons for non-military use. Seth will continue fighting to end gun violence with the same common sense approach that he has taken as Treasurer and work to make sure the Bipartisan Background Checks Act is signed into law.
Source: 2022 Rhode Island House campaign website SethMagaziner.com Jun 19, 2022

Andy Ogles: Second Amendment is abundantly clear

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: As an elected official, I took an oath to defend the Constitution. The Second Amendment is abundantly clear that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." I will fight tirelessly to ensure that your constitutional rights are protected and never infringed upon. Disarming the people is the most effective way to enslave them, and we must remain vigilant when anyone seeks to erode our civil liberties. The rights of the people to keep and bear arms, protect themselves and their families, and prevent tyrannical rule is a fundamental liberty of our constitutional republic.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on TN-5 House race Nov 8, 2022

Brad Finstad: Oppose any liberal efforts to restrict your access to guns

Pro-Gun:Brad Finstad firmly supports Americans Second Amendment rights and will strongly defend them in Congress. He will oppose any liberal efforts to restrict your access to guns.
Source: 2022 MN-1 House incumbent website FinstadForCongress.com Oct 9, 2022

Brandon Williams: No suing firearms dealers and manufacturers

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: (Did not answer)

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on NY-22 House race Nov 8, 2022

Dale Strong: Government should not restrict gun ownership in any way

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: I believe in the Second Amendment and government should not restrict gun ownership in any way.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on AL-5 House race Nov 8, 2022

Erin Houchin: No new gun laws, only prohibit unlawful persons

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: No new gun laws, only prohibit unlawful persons. I have maintained an A rating from the NRA throughout my time in the state senate.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on IN-9 House race Nov 8, 2022

Harriet Hageman: No restrictions on gun ownership

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: None.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on WY-0 House race Nov 8, 2022

Juan Ciscomani: Supports the 2nd Amendment

Juan strongly supports the 2nd Amendment and right to bear arms. He will fight against any infringement on an individual's constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Source: 2022 AZ-6 House campaign website JuanCiscomani.com Dec 5, 2022

Jen Kiggans: No suing firearms dealers and manufacturers

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: (Did not answer)

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on VA-2 House race Nov 8, 2022

Joe Sempolinski: Supports interstate reciprocity for gun permits

Joe is pro-2nd amendment. Joe is a SCOPE and NRA member and a gun owner. The right to bear arms is a fundamental, individual, human and Constitutional right. Joe supports interstate reciprocity for gun permits. At the state level, the NY SAFE ACT should never have become law.
Source: 2022 NY-23 House campaign website JoeSForCongress.com Oct 14, 2022

Josh Brecheen: Too many restrictions currently regarding Second Amendment

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: None. We have too many restrictions currently regarding the Second Amendment.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on OK-2 House race Nov 8, 2022

Michael Lawler: Supports Red Flag law to keep guns away from criminals

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: In the NY State Assembly, I supported our state's bipartisan Red Flag law that helps keep guns out of the hands of dangerous criminals and those who would use firearms to harm themselves or other individuals. I also supported banning ghost guns and strengthening criminal penalties for the sale, manufacturing, and use of them. I strongly support prosecuting criminals who use guns to aid in their crimes to the full extent of the law. I believe doing a better job to ensure firearms don't fall into the wrong hands and safeguarding the rights of law-abiding citizens are not mutually exclusive. This has been my record in Albany and will be my record in Washington.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on NY-17 House race Nov 8, 2022

Mike Carey: Enforce laws on the books already, and integrate databases

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed?

A: Criminals, the mentally ill, and individuals who are underage should be prevented from buying firearms. It is also important that the laws already on the books are enforced. In addition, maintaining and integrating the databases used to conduct background checks is another important tool to keep guns out of [illegal] hands.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on OH-15 House race Nov 8, 2022

Mike Collins: No restrictions on lawful use

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: No restrictions on lawful use.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on GA-10 House race Nov 8, 2022

Mike Ezell: Strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: None, other than restrictions against violent criminals and convicted felons being allowed to purchase or possess firearms.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Q: What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

A: I'm a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment and the Right to Life. I'm a lifelong conservative and have more than forty years of experience in law enforcement. I'll prioritize protecting our rights and liberties, securing our southern border, and supporting law and order.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on MS-4 House race Nov 8, 2022

Patrick Kevin Ryan: For red flag laws, universal background checks

Having carried weapons of war in combat Pat understands the devastating power they can inflict and has called for the passage of commonsense gun reforms including, red flag laws, assault weapons ban, and universal background checks.
Source: 2022 NY-19 House campaign website PatRyanForCongress.com Oct 16, 2022

Patrick Kevin Ryan: Led the charge for a ban on assault weapons

Following his business career, Pat has worked as a progressive leader in Ulster County. Running for Congress in the Democratic primary last year, Pat led the charge for a ban on assault weapons, mobilizing dozens of students to protest for safer gun laws, and advocated for universal healthcare and policies to stop climate change.
Source: 2022 NY-19 House campaign website RyanForUlster.com Jan 17, 2019

Rich McCormick: Remove gun restrictions; don't implement more

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: The only gun law that matters is the 2nd Amendment. We need to remove restrictions - not implement more.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on GA-6 House race Nov 8, 2022

Rudy Yakym: No restrictions on gun ownership

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: None.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on IN-2 House race Nov 8, 2022

Zach Nunn: No suing firearms dealers and manufacturers

Q: What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

A: A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

Q: Should victims of gun violence be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers?

A: Strongly Disagree.

Source: 2022 AFA Action iVoterGuide on IA-3 House race Nov 8, 2022

Dale Strong: Lifetime NRA member, fight Democrats from taking our guns

Weekends are for family and there is nothing better than a cold morning hunt with Harrison. I am a proud lifetime member of the NRA and will fight for all of our 2nd Amendment rights. I will fight the liberal Democrats who work every day to chip away at those rights as they work toward their goal to take away our guns and trample the Constitution.
Source: 2022 AL-5 House campaign website DaleStrongForCongress.com Nov 17, 2022

Kevin Kiley: We need the ability to defend ourselves

The mainstream media only covers the stories that paint gun owners and firearms in a negative light. They never cover the other side to it, and that is why it is so important to have people that love the 2nd amendment and that are willing to stand up for it. But, at the end of the day, when you break this down at its most practical level, there's a lot of people out in these towns and cities right now that are a 3-4 minute response time away from getting any police support if something bad were to happen… we need the ability to defend ourselves and it is that important. If we don't stand and protect [the 2nd amendment] you're gonna continue to see more of this overreaching tyranny.
Source: Breitbart News YouTube Channel on 2022 AZ-2 House race Aug 19, 2022

Mike Carey: Oppose any legislation that infringes on your gun rights

It's simple. The Constitution IS absolute and the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed. Strict gun regulations only make things harder for law abiding citizens. In Congress, Mike is working to protect our 2nd Amendment rights by co-sponsoring bills like the RIFLE Act. Mike Carey will always defend your right to bear arms and oppose any legislation that infringes on your rights.
Source: 2022 OH-15 House campaign website CareyForCongress.com Nov 16, 2022

Neal Dunn: Support the 2nd Amendment

The 'Right to Bear Arms' is one of the most fundamental and important rights in the Constitution and needs to be protected. As a life member of the NRA and a Veteran, I cherish this right and will fight to protect and uphold the 2nd Amendment.
Source: 2022 FL-2 House campaign website NealDunn.com Dec 20, 2022

Rob Menendez: Expand background checks; ban assault weapons

In Congress, I will fight to:
Source: 2022 NJ-8 House campaign website RobMenendez.com Nov 29, 2022

Shontel Brown: Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines

Requiring Universal Background Checks for gun sales. Every person purchasing a gun should undergo a background check. I will support legislation to close the Charleston Loophole and work with the Biden Administration to execute the strategies identified in The American Plan, including calling on members of Congress to repeal the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which gives dealers and manufacturers immunity from liability for their products.

Banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines from our communities. We need to reinstate the assault weapons ban, ban the sale of high-capacity magazines that are often used in mass shootings, and prohibit the selling of plastic 3D guns online. In addition, I will ban the sale of gun kits that turn semi-automatic weapons into fully automatic weapons.

Source: 2022 OH-11 House campaign website ShontelBrown.com Nov 15, 2022

Jonathan Jackson: Can't reduce crime until we get more guns off the street

We are not going to significantly reduce crime and violence in the 1st district until we get more guns off the street. Gun tracing programs have found that Chicago leads the nation in the number of firearms police enter into the federal gun tracing system. The gangs have the same type of weaponry that law enforcement has in automatic weapons and Congress and the Federal government must do a better job of working with local law enforcement to get the guns off the street and reduce crime.
Source: 2022 IL-1 House website JonathanJacksonForCongress.com Mar 12, 2023

Maxwell Frost: Ban assault weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines

Source: 2022 FL-10 House campaign website FrostForCongress.com Mar 12, 2023

Nick LaLota: Protect right to protect our families from violent criminals

I am a gun owner and I have deep respect for the Constitutional right to bear arms. In Congress I'll do everything that I can to protect our rights to safely and responsibly protect ourselves and our families from the violent criminals who are overrunning our communities due to the direct abdication of duty by our Albany elected officials.
Source: 2022 NY-1 House campaign website NickLaLota.com Mar 14, 2023

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2016 Presidential contenders on Gun Control:
  Republicans:
Gov.Jeb Bush(FL)
Dr.Ben Carson(MD)
Gov.Chris Christie(NJ)
Sen.Ted Cruz(TX)
Carly Fiorina(CA)
Gov.Jim Gilmore(VA)
Sen.Lindsey Graham(SC)
Gov.Mike Huckabee(AR)
Gov.Bobby Jindal(LA)
Gov.John Kasich(OH)
Gov.Sarah Palin(AK)
Gov.George Pataki(NY)
Sen.Rand Paul(KY)
Gov.Rick Perry(TX)
Sen.Rob Portman(OH)
Sen.Marco Rubio(FL)
Sen.Rick Santorum(PA)
Donald Trump(NY)
Gov.Scott Walker(WI)
Democrats:
Gov.Lincoln Chafee(RI)
Secy.Hillary Clinton(NY)
V.P.Joe Biden(DE)
Gov.Martin O`Malley(MD)
Sen.Bernie Sanders(VT)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren(MA)
Sen.Jim Webb(VA)

2016 Third Party Candidates:
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Roseanne Barr(PF-HI)
Robert Steele(L-NY)
Dr.Jill Stein(G,MA)
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