2024 MD Senate race: on Gun Control

Robin Ficker: There's a right to have a gun; you have to use it legally

The longtime defense attorney has said he supports the Second Amendment. He's a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association (NRA) and attended the U.S. Military Academy. During a recent interview with the Maryland State Bar Association, Ficker responded to a question about wear and carry permits by saying he looks at bearing arms like the people in Ukraine do. "I think that there's a right to have a gun, and you have to use it legally." Source: FOX5 on 2024 Maryland Senate race Jul 15, 2022

Angela Alsobrooks: Close gun show loophole, ban AR-15s and bump stocks

Angela's proposed measures include universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, banning military-style weapons like AR-15s, and prohibiting devices like bump stocks. Additionally, she supports the implementation of red flag laws to prevent dangerous individuals from acquiring firearms. Angela strongly believes that legal protections enjoyed by gun companies, which shield them from being held accountable for their products and dangerous marketing practices, should be eliminated. Source: 2024 Maryland Senate campaign website AngelaAlsobrooks.com Feb 16, 2024

Larry Hogan: Vetoed tougher background checks but signed red flag law

Gun Laws

Angela Alsobrooks (D): Tighten. "Current gun laws are inadequate." Supports universal background checks and closing the gun show loophole; would ban military-style weapons and bump stocks. Supports "red flag" laws.
Larry Hogan (R): Mixed. Relaxed rules on concealed handguns after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Vetoed tougher background checks on gun transfers. Let a "ghost guns" ban take effect without signing it. Signed a "red flag" law.

Source: Guides.vote candidate survey on 2024 Maryland Senate race Aug 8, 2024

Angela Alsobrooks: Current gun laws are inadequate: support background checks

Gun Laws

Angela Alsobrooks (D): Tighten. "Current gun laws are inadequate." Supports universal background checks and closing the gun show loophole; would ban military-style weapons and bump stocks. Supports "red flag" laws.
Larry Hogan (R): Mixed. Relaxed rules on concealed handguns after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Vetoed tougher background checks on gun transfers. Let a "ghost guns" ban take effect without signing it. Signed a "red flag" law.

Source: Guides.vote candidate survey on 2024 Maryland Senate race Aug 8, 2024

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*Candidates and political leaders on Gun Control:*
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