2024 MO Senate race: on Gun Control

Lucas Kunce: Raise the age limit to purchase a gun from 18 to 21

While he said he would have voted for a legislative package that increased funding for red flag laws and mental health programs, Kunce said Congress needs to go further when it comes to restricting firearms. Pointing to his experience in the military, Kunce said he supports raising the age limit to purchase a gun from 18 to 21. Source: KCUR on 2024 Missouri Senate race Jul 9, 2022

Josh Hawley: Oppose undermining the Second Amendment's protections

Gun Laws:

Josh Hawley (R): Loosen. "Will oppose all attempts to undermine the Second Amendment's protections." Opposed a bipartisan gun safety bill with enhanced background checks for minors and support for "red flag" laws.
Lucas Kunce (D): Tighten. Supports "red flag" laws and expanded background checks, and raising the minimum age for gun purchases to 21.

Source: Guides.vote candidate survey on 2024 Missouri Senate race Oct 25, 2024

Lucas Kunce: Support red flag laws and background checks

Gun Laws:

Josh Hawley (R): Loosen. Opposed a bipartisan gun safety bill with enhanced background checks for minors and support for "red flag" laws.
Lucas Kunce (D): Tighten. Supports "red flag" laws and expanded background checks, and raising the minimum age for gun purchases to 21. "We need things that keep the weapons out of people who are going to be unsafe."

Source: Guides.vote candidate survey on 2024 Missouri Senate race Oct 25, 2024

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*Candidates and political leaders on Gun Control:*
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