2024 PA Senate race: on Gun Control

Bob Casey: Condemn political violence but condemn gun violence too

Dave McCORMICK: We need to have a real debate and fight and argument, conflict about the right direction of the country. But it need not be dehumanizing. It need not lead to violence. And, in fact, it can't. And so I hope we can see a dialing back of that rhetoric. And I certainly am going to try to do my part in being a strong voice for where I think the country should go, but also one that speaks out against violent rhetoric that contributes to the horror we saw yesterday.

Bob Casey: Ban weapons of war like AR-15 rifles

Gun Laws: Loosen or tighten gun regulation?
• Bob Casey (D): Tighten. Changed to a pro-regulation position after 2012 Sandy Hook massacre. Supports expanded background checks, temporarily keeping firearms from people who pose danger, and banning "weapons of war" like AR-15 rifles. Voted for the bipartisan gun safety bill.
• David McCormick (R): Mostly loosen. "I'm a proud gun owner who will fight for our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms."

David McCormick: Opposes red flag laws; supports background checks

Gun Laws : Loosen or tighten gun regulation?
• Bob Casey (D): Tighten. Changed to a pro-regulation position after 2012 Sandy Hook massacre.
• David McCormick (R): Mostly loosen. "I'm a proud gun owner who will fight for our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms" and "a strong supporter of the Second Amendment." In 2022 criticized support for "gun restrictions like an assault weapons ban & red flag laws." But supports background checks.