2022 MD Governor's race: on Gun Control
Ashwani Jain:
For universal background checks, universal licensing
We must urge those in Congress to ensure we have universal background checks (so people who buy guns from private shows go through the same background check as those who buy at licensed gun
stores) and a universal licensing system (so before you even step into a gun store, you have to take a firearm safety course and receive a license).
Source: Medium.com posting on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race
May 14, 2021
Dan Cox:
Will work to bring Constitutional Carry to Maryland
Above all, the right to self defense must be protected under the Second Amendment. I will direct the State Police to grant shall issue permits to carry and will work to bring
Constitutional Carry to Maryland to comply with the Constitution's right to keep and bear arms without permits for law abiding citizens."
Source: 2022 Maryland Governor campaign website CoxForFreedom.com
Apr 24, 2022
Dan Cox:
Need more gun freedom to combat growing evil of far left
Q: What is your position on gun rights?A: HUGE 2A supporter. We need more gun freedom to combat the growing evil of far left and mental cases. I support Constitutional Carry and Shall Issue standards for keeping and bearing a handgun.
I support the right of every household to own and keep AR15s and will fight any tyrannical attempt to remove the ease of ownership of self-defense semi-auto guns from the people.
Source: RedMaryland.com on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race
Feb 24, 2018
Dan Cox:
Opposed state bill banning ghost guns
His website highlights a few examples of him defending that right, including a 2020 clip of him at a Maryland General Assembly hearing explaining his stance against House Bill 910, which would prohibit Marylanders from manufacturing,
possessing, selling, and purchasing certain firearms like ghost guns. Cox said that the founders of America built the guns that were used to win the Revolutionary War, and that serial numbers on guns don't stop criminals from committing crimes.
Source: FOX 5 DC on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race
Jul 15, 2022
Doug Gansler:
Supported Maryland's handgun permitting law
A federal appeals court has upheld Maryland's handgun permitting law. Maryland Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler cheered the ruling, saying the state is "a safer place today because of its handgun conceal-and-carry permit laws."
"The idea is to make sure guns are in the hands of responsible people, and not just anybody who wants to tote a gun in public," Gansler said. "This was one of those cases where a middle ground was found."
Source: Baltimore Sun on 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial race
Nov 29, 2021
Jeff Colyer:
Pro-Second Amendment, authentic conservative
It's good that Kansas voters will now have a clear choice between me, the conservative candidate, and Derek Schmidt who has spent over twenty years carrying water for the most liberal elements of the Kansas Republican Party.
Throughout my service in the Legislature and in the executive branch I've been 100% pro-life, pro-Second Amendment and against tax increases. I'm the authentic conservative in this race.
Source: Fox 4 KC on 2022 Maryland Governor race
Mar 9, 2021
Peter Franchot:
Sponsored strict gun control legislation
As one of Maryland's most progressive legislators, Peter fought for policies that continue to impact the lives of Marylanders to this day. From expanding access to quality K-12 and higher education or standing up to the NRA by sponsoring strict gun
control legislation, to ensuring that all Maryland families receive quality healthcare, Peter's legislative leadership improved the lives of citizens in communities across the state.
Source: 2022 Maryland gubernatorial campaign website franchot.com
Feb 18, 2021
Wes Moore:
Combat gun violence, ban ghost guns
As governor, Wes will swiftly and aggressively combat gun violence by building strong partnerships across state, local and federal law enforcement agencies,
banning ghost guns and investing in proven community-based violence intervention programs.
Source: 2022 Maryland Gubernatorial campaign website WesMoore.com
Jul 24, 2022
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