2024 CA Senate race: on Gun Control
Adam Schiff:
Better & faster data tracking gun trafficking
Rep. Schiff introduced legislation to provide data to help crack down on illegal guns and firearm dealers and solve violent crime. The "ATF Data and Anti-Trafficking Accountability Act" would require an annual report on gun trafficking, [including]
detailed analyses of what types of illegal firearms are being recovered, which dealers and geographical regions they’re being recovered from, what crimes they’re being used in, and how they’re being purchased and diverted into the illegal market.
"America's gun violence crisis is compounded by the thousands of firearms that find their way illegally into the hands of violent criminals or those who are not able to lawfully acquire them. Law enforcement and policymakers are fighting back
against gun trafficking, but our efforts are hampered by a lack of access to good data," said Schiff. "This bill will help develop comprehensive, critical, and up-to-date data about where these guns are coming from and where they are going."
Source: San Gabriel Valley Journal on 2024 California Senate race
Jul 7, 2022
Barbara Lee:
Banning assault weapons a crucial and long-overdue action
[On "From Sandy Hook to Parkland to Uvalde, AR-15 style firearms have been the weapon of choice for shooters looking to kill as many people as quickly as possible. They have no place in our schools, our streets, or anywhere in our communities.
Banning assault weapons is a crucial and long-overdue action that will save lives. We cannot rest until our laws ensure our schools, grocery stores, places of worship, hospitals, and all of our communities are safe."
Source: 2024 California Senate campaign website Lee.House.gov
Jul 19, 2022
Katie Porter:
Ban assault weapons, strengthen background checks
The federal government has a duty to keep Americans safe. No one should fear going to the grocery store, to school, or to houses of worship. I have supported legislation to ban assault weapons, strengthen background checks, and allow our justice system
to hold gun manufacturers accountable. Gun violence solutions should be research-based and effective at reducing gun deaths by suicide, accidental gun deaths, family-based violence, and mass shootings.
Source: Los Angeles Times on 2024 California Senate race
Oct 20, 2022
Steve Garvey:
Supports very stringent background checks on gun sales
On his website, Garvey says he will serve with "commonsense compassion" and "work to build consensus" if elected. In a KQED interview on Oct. 10,
Garvey said he supported "very stringent background checks" when it comes to guns, implied that he opposes a national abortion ban, and voiced support for continuing aid to Ukraine.
Source: KRON TV-4 News on 2024 California Senate race
Nov 8, 2023
Page last updated: Oct 30, 2024