State of Pennsylvania secondary Archives: on Gun Control
Summer Lee:
Don't allow for additional Sundays during hunting season
SB147: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated StatutesNRA-ILA press release:
Senate Bill 147 would expand opportunities for Pennsylvania hunters by providing for three additional days of hunting on Sundays during the season.
Many hunters are prevented from introducing their children or friends to hunting because it is difficult to find time and opportunities outside of the work or school week.
Legislative Outcome:
Passed Senate 36-14-0 on Jun/29/19; Passed House 144-54-5 on Oct/30/19; State Rep. Summer Lee voted NO; Signed by Governor Tom Wolf on Nov/27/19
Source: NRA-ILA on Pennsylvania legislative voting records SB 147
Oct 30, 2019
Allyson Schwartz:
Scored 100% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey
Katie McGinty and Allyson Schwartz scored the highest ratings in candidate ratings released Monday by gun-control advocacy group CeaseFire Pennsylvania, while Tom Wolf came in last. The group rated the candidates on their support for policies including:
- Expanding state background checks to cover the private sale of long guns
- Requiring background checks for ammunition sales
- Requiring firearms dealers to tell the police when a customer fails a background check
McGinty & Schwartz scored
100% by agreeing with every CeaseFire Pennsylvania stance. Wolf lost points for some answers, scoring 79% (supporting 15 of 19.)"By unequivocally supporting every proposal, Katie McGinty and Allyson Schwartz demonstrated broader support for a
comprehensive attack on gun violence," the group states in its voters' guide. "Wolf raised questions or hesitated to give full support for a few important policy proposals, but each still demonstrated strong support for measures to prevent gun violence."
Source: Post-Gazette coverage of Pennsylvania politicians
Aug 7, 2015
Allyson Schwartz:
Restrictions on both assault weapons and handguns
All four candidates would sign legislation to enact universal background checks, ban sales of assault weapons, require that gun owners report lost or stolen guns and grant municipalities the ability to enact gun control ordinances. McCord and
Schwartz would sign legislation to limit the number of handguns that one person could buy in an effort to deter straw purchases. McGinty would not sign legislation to limit handgun purchases. Wolf wouldn't say whether he would sign that legislation.
Source: Washington Times on 2014 Pennsylvania governor race
May 17, 2014
Bob Casey:
Expanded background checks; ban on bump stocks
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation? Restrict semi-automatic weapons?Lou Barletta (R): No, except for bump stocks.
Bob Casey (D): Yes. Position has shifted. Now supports expanded background checks, ban on bump stocks, & other restrictions.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Pennsylvania Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Brendan Boyle:
Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA:Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your Ground"
or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely perception-based
legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; State Rep. Brendan F. Boyle voted YES; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Apr 12, 2011
David McCormick:
Stand against extreme left who want to abolish our rights
Dave grew up hunting on his family's farm in Bloomsburg and remains a hunter to this day. He is a strong believer in our
Second Amendment rights and will stand up against the extreme left who want to abolish our Constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign web DaveMcCormickPA.com
May 22, 2022
Doug Mastriano:
Establish PA as a "Second Amendment Sanctuary"
RESTORE FREEDOM: SECOND AMENDMENT- Work with the General Assembly to introduce and pass bills to:
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Establish PA as a "Second Amendment Sanctuary" from misguided Federal laws and orders
- Make PA a Constitutional Carry State
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Governor campaign website doug4gov.com
May 18, 2022
Doug Mastriano:
The right to defend yourself is a God-given right
Republican members of the State Senate unveiled new legislation designed to limit the reach of federal gun restrictions. "You should have the right to defend yourself. It's a God-given right, it's not given by man," Mastriano said. "So we are
here today to stand firm with the people of Pennsylvania and declare that no matter what edicts, or presidential proclamations or federal laws that may come from politicians or bureaucrats in Washington D.C.--our constitutional rights will be defended."
Source: City & State on 2022 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial race
May 12, 2021
Doug Mastriano:
Allow for additional Sundays during hunting season
SB147: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated StatutesNRA-ILA press release:˙
Senate Bill 147 would expand opportunities for Pennsylvania hunters by providing for three additional days of hunting on Sundays during the season.
Many hunters are prevented from introducing their children or friends to hunting because it is difficult to find time and opportunities outside of the work or school week.
Legislative Outcome:˙Passed Senate 36-14-0 on Jun/29/19; Passed House 144-54-5 on Oct/30/19; Doug Mastriano voted YES; Signed by Governor Tom Wolf on Nov/27/19
Source: NRA-ILA on Pennsylvania legislative voting records SB 147
Oct 30, 2019
Dwight Evans:
Research the public health consequences of firearms violence
The Philadelphia Gun Court was a seven-year experiment with a specialized court for illegal gun possession, established in 2005. The court handled an estimated 800 defendants annually and featured mandatory treatment elements in addition to enhanced
processing speed & intensive supervision protocols, with the ultimate goal of reducing aggregate levels of gun violence in Philadelphia.There's no good reason why anyone should be storing or leaving guns where a minor is likely to gain access to it.
There is no reason that guns cannot, like other consumer products like, say, Aspirin, contain safety features like safety locks for handguns, fingerprint recognition systems, and other measures to keep guns away from children and out of
the hands of anyone other than responsible firearms owners. In a Congress that refuses even to allow research on the public health consequences of firearms violence, this may be a tough message to deliver--but Dwight Evans intends to deliver it.
Source: 2016 Pennsylvania House campaign website DwightEvans.com
Nov 8, 2016
Dwight Evans:
Opposes "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA:Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your Ground"
or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely perception-based
legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; State Rep. Dwight Evans voted NO; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Apr 12, 2011
Everett Stern:
Keep guns away from criminals, in law-abiding citizen hands
The Second Amendment to the Constitution permits the ownership of firearms. The US is a big country and many of our citizens rely on gun ownership as the last line of defense against those wishing harm, especially in areas where there are
minimal law enforcement resources. Even those in urban areas have the right to protect themselves and their property. I believe in keeping weapons out of the hands of criminals and in the hands of law-abiding citizens.
Source: 2021 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website EverettStern.com
Jun 20, 2021
Fred Keller:
Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA:Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your Ground"
or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely perception-based
legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; State Rep. Fred Keller voted YES; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Apr 12, 2011
Jeff Bartos:
Proud gun owner since dad gave him Glock on 21st birthday
Jeff will always stand up and defend the Second Amendment. On his 21st birthday, Jeff's father gave him a Glock 21- and he has been a proud gun owner ever since. In the U.S. Senate, Bartos will be sure to fight against radical Democrats like
Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi who want to take away guns from hardworking, law-abiding Pennsylvanians. The need for Pennsylvanians to be able to defend themselves and their homes is more imperative than ever as crime soars.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website JeffBartos.com
Jul 19, 2021
Ken Krawchuk:
Absolute right to gun ownership
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Absolute right to gun ownership"?
A: Absolutely. Article 1 Section 21 of the Pennsylvania Constitution says the right to bear arms shall not be questioned. I have no question what that means.
Source: OnTheIssues interview: 2018 Pennsylvania Governor candidate
May 18, 2018
Jim Christiana:
Opposes background checks on gun purchases
Christiana doesn't support Republican Sen. Pat Toomey's bipartisan proposal to expand background checks on gun purchases--because of what he says are "human errors" in the current background check process that have allowed some "lunatics" to acquire guns
"If we can't run the system that we have in place, how in the world are we ever going to expand it and realistically think that it's going to do its job?" he said. He said lawmakers should hold hearings and discussions to get to the "root cause" of
the shootings, "not to find a scapegoat."
Christiana, who has a 2-year-old son, said he supports state legislation to require armed security officers and metal detectors in every school. He also supports legislation mandating
school-age children to undergo annual mental health screenings. With the cost of such efforts in question, he said lawmakers would find a way to pay.
Source: Lancaster Online on 2018 Pennsylvania Senate race
Apr 7, 2018
Jim Christiana:
Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA:Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your Ground"
or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely perception-based
legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; State Rep. Jim Christiana co-sponsored the bill and voted YES; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Apr 12, 2011
Jim Christiana:
Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA:Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your Ground"
or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely perception-based
legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; State Sen. Lloyd Smucker voted YES; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Jun 20, 2011
John Fetterman:
Brandished shotgun after hearing shots fired on street
Armed with a shotgun, Fetterman confronted a man after hearing what he thought to be gunfire in the streets last weekend. Fetterman said that he hurried to get his young son inside his home when he heard about a dozen gunshots around 4 p.m. Fetterman
said he saw a man take off on foot, wearing a face mask and goggles. He called 911 and got into his truck and pursued. `No one could know what was going on at that point, other than a large number of shots were fired,` said Fetterman. `I made a decision
as a parent, and as a mayor, to intervene until the first responders could get there.`Fetterman said he had a 20-gauge shotgun in his vehicle, and he brandished it when he caught up to the person and ordered him to stop, not knowing if the person was
armed. `I did remove a weapon from my car, but I did not point it at him. In fact, I didn't even have a round chambered or the safety off.` The mayor was joined by police officers responding to his 911 call, & the officers took control of the situation.
Source: WTAE on 2016 Pennsylvania Senate race
Jan 31, 2013
Josh Shapiro:
Regulate "ghost guns"; trace guns used in crimes
On gun violence, he has emphasized his office's efforts to trace guns used in crimes,
break up gun-trafficking rings and subject so-called "ghost guns" to state regulations.
Source: Reading Eagle on 2022 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial race
Oct 12, 2021
Josh Shapiro:
Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA: Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your
Ground" or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely
perception-based legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where
self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; State Rep. Josh Shapiro voted YES; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: CeaseFirePA on Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Oct 12, 2021
Kathy Barnette:
I live the 2d Amendment, registered conceal carry holder
I don't just say I support the Second Amendment; I live it being a registered concealed carry holder since 2015. In the Senate,
I will support legislation that creates reciprocity for concealed carry permits nationwide.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate website BarnetteForSenate.com
Feb 16, 2022
Katie McGinty:
Scored 100% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey
Katie McGinty and Allyson Schwartz scored the highest ratings in candidate ratings released Monday by gun-control advocacy group CeaseFire Pennsylvania, while Tom Wolf came in last. The group rated the candidates on their support for policies including:
- Expanding state background checks to cover the private sale of long guns
- Requiring background checks for ammunition sales
- Requiring firearms dealers to tell the police when a customer fails a background check
McGinty & Schwartz scored
100% by agreeing with every CeaseFire Pennsylvania stance. Wolf lost points for some answers, scoring 79% (supporting 15 of 19.)"By unequivocally supporting every proposal, Katie McGinty and Allyson Schwartz demonstrated broader support for a
comprehensive attack on gun violence," the group states in its voters' guide. "Wolf raised questions or hesitated to give full support for a few important policy proposals, but each still demonstrated strong support for measures to prevent gun violence."
Source: Post-Gazette on 2016 Pennsylvania Senate race
Aug 7, 2015
Katie McGinty:
Restrictions on assault weapons but not handguns
All four candidates would sign legislation to enact universal background checks, ban sales of assault weapons, require that gun owners report lost or stolen guns and grant municipalities the ability to enact gun control ordinances. McCord and
Schwartz would sign legislation to limit the number of handguns that one person could buy in an effort to deter straw purchases. McGinty would not sign legislation to limit handgun purchases. Wolf wouldn't say whether he would sign that legislation.
Source: Washington Times on 2014 Pennsylvania governor race
May 17, 2014
Lou Barletta:
Opposes all gun restrictions
Congressman Barletta will continue to fight to protect the rights of law-abiding citizens on every front. He will always vote to protect and support citizens' rights to own and use firearms, including the protection of gun shows, hunting,
and other conservation efforts; reciprocity for concealed-carry permit holders; range protection; and the ability of people to defend themselves, their families, and their property.
Source: 2018 Pennsylvania Gubernatorial website LouBarletta.com
Lou Barletta:
No background checks; but limit bump stocks
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation? Restrict semi-automatic weapons?Lou Barletta (R): No, except for bump stocks.
Bob Casey (D): Yes. Position has shifted. Now supports expanded background checks, ban on bump stocks, & other restrictions.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Pennsylvania Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Malcolm Kenyatta:
Allow for additional Sundays during hunting season
SB147: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated StatutesNRA-ILA press release: Senate Bill 147 would expand opportunities for Pennsylvania hunters by providing for three additional days of hunting on
Sundays during the season. Many hunters are prevented from introducing their children or friends to hunting because it is difficult to find time and opportunities outside of the work or school week.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 36-14-0 on Jun/29/19; Passed House 144-54-5 on Oct/30/19;
State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta voted YES; Signed by Governor Tom Wolf on Nov/27/19
Source: NRA-ILA on Pennsylvania legislative voting records SB 147
Oct 30, 2019
Mehmet Oz:
Supported "red flag laws" on his television show
Oz has voiced support for "red flag" laws. "Part of the hope, I gather, is that we'll make a system so that I can call in and say 'There's evidence besides my testimony that this person is dangerous. Look at their Facebook feed or social media postings.
Or comments they've made to coworkers beside me. Do a little investigating. I'm alerting you, putting a little red flag up there saying this person is a concern,'" Oz told the audience on a previous episode of his show.
Source: FOX News on 2022 Pennsylvania Senate race
Dec 7, 2021
Mehmet Oz:
Proud gun owner, firm believer in Second Amendment
[On gun rights]: "As a proud gun owner myself, I'm a firm believer in the Second Amendment and our constitutional right to bear arms for protection. I do not believe there should be any policy or law, state or federal, that prevents a law-abiding
American from purchasing a gun without due process and fair adjudication," Oz said. Oz does not include gun violence or the Second Amendment on the list of issues on his website.
Source: FOX News on 2022 Pennsylvania Senate race
Dec 7, 2021
Pat Toomey:
Expand background checks and apply terrorist watch lists
Q: On Gun Control: Support more restrictive gun control legislation?McGinty: Yes
Toomey: Yes. Selective support of greater restrictions. History of high ratings from gun rights groups and opposition to gun control efforts.
Since Sandy Hook, has supported expanding background checks and preventing those on terrorist watch list from purchasing guns.
Source: CampusElect Voter Guide to 2016 Pennsylvania Senate race
Oct 9, 2016
Rick Saccone:
Don't ban guns for no-fly list; too many false positives
Legislation proposed both at the state and federal levels would deny those on the terrorist no-fly list from purchasing a gun. At first blush, it might sound like common sense that if you are too dangerous to board an airplane, you must be too dangerous
to own a firearm, but deeper analysis reveals a multitude of problems with the idea.One of the main weaknesses is that the system produces many false positives. Thousands of innocent people have been unfairly or mistakenly placed on the no-fly list.
For example, Jet Blue removed an 18-month-old child from a flight minutes before takeoff because the toddler was erroneously added. How's that "common sense"?
Another problem:
The criteria determining who is added to the list is a secret, and the little we know about it is troubling. Also, there is no notification process. You wouldn't know you were on the no-fly the list until preparing to board an airplane.
Source: 2018 Pennsylvania Senate race website, RepSaccone.com
Jan 15, 2016
Rick Saccone:
Backed by the NRA
Rick has once again been rated A+ by the National Rifle Association. "Members should interpret the A+ rating as meaning that
Rick Saccone is a solid pro-gun/pro hunting candidate who is an advocate for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms."
Source: 2018 Pennsylvania Senatorial website RickSaccone.com
Oct 15, 2017
Rick Saccone:
Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA:Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your Ground"
or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely perception-based
legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; State Rep. Rick Saccone co-sponsored the bill and voted YES; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Apr 12, 2011
Scott Perry:
Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA:Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your Ground"
or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely perception-based
legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; State Rep. Scott Perry voted YES; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Apr 12, 2011
Scott Wagner:
Opposes gun restrictions
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation?Scott Wagner (R): No. Opposes gun restrictions.
Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Expand background checks, ban bump stocks, & restrict access for domestic violence perpetrators.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide: Pennsylvania Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Tom Corbett:
Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense
HB40: Providing for use of force in self-protection, for use of force for the protection of other persons.Opposition by CeaseFirePA:Pennsylvania amended its traditional law of self-defense to include a so-called "Stand Your Ground"
or "Shoot First" provision. Under the Castle Doctrine, the duty to retreat did not apply in one's home. The 2011 amendment removed the duty to retreat when one is outside one's home. The law now allows a shooter to offer an entirely perception-based
legal defense with next to no provable, factual elements upon which to base guilt or innocence. Now we really would have a shoot first law--a law that could be used to justify race-based killings & hate-motivated crimes where self-defense was a fallacy.
Legislative outcome:Passed House 164-37-2, Roll Call #189 on Apr/12/2011; Passed Senate 45-5-0, Roll Call #180 on Jun/20/11; Signed by Governor Tom Corbett on Jun/28/11
Source: Pennsylvania legislative voting record: HB40
Jun 28, 2011
Tom Wolf:
Universal background checks, & ban assault weapons
All four Democratic candidates would sign legislation to enact universal background checks, ban sales of assault weapons, require that gun owners report lost or stolen guns and grant municipalities the ability to enact gun control ordinances.McCord
and Schwartz would sign legislation to limit the number of handguns that one person could buy in an effort to deter straw purchases. McGinty would not sign legislation to limit handgun purchases. Wolf wouldn't say whether he would sign that legislation.
Source: The Patriot News on 2014 Pennsylvania governor debate
May 10, 2014
Tom Wolf:
Scored 79% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey
Katie McGinty and Allyson Schwartz scored the highest ratings in candidate ratings released Monday by gun-control advocacy group CeaseFire Pennsylvania, while Tom Wolf came in last. The group rated the candidates on their support for policies including:
- Expanding state background checks to cover the private sale of long guns
- Requiring background checks for ammunition sales
- Requiring firearms dealers to tell the police when a customer fails a background check
McGinty & Schwartz scored
100% by agreeing with every CeaseFire Pennsylvania stance. Wolf lost points for some answers, scoring 79% (supporting 15 of 19.)"By unequivocally supporting every proposal, Katie McGinty and Allyson Schwartz demonstrated broader support for a
comprehensive attack on gun violence," the group states in its voters' guide. "Wolf raised questions or hesitated to give full support for a few important policy proposals, but each still demonstrated strong support for measures to prevent gun violence."
Source: Post-Gazette coverage of Pennsylvania politicians
Aug 7, 2015
Tom Wolf:
Expand background checks; ban bump stocks
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation?Scott Wagner (R): No. Opposes gun restrictions.
Tom Wolf (D): Yes. Expand background checks, ban bump stocks, & restrict access for domestic violence perpetrators.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide: Pennsylvania Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Tom Wolf:
Allow for additional Sundays during hunting season
SB147: An Act amending Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated StatutesNRA-ILA press release: Senate Bill 147 would expand opportunities for Pennsylvania hunters by providing for three additional days of hunting on
Sundays during the season. Many hunters are prevented from introducing their children or friends to hunting because it is difficult to find time and opportunities outside of the work or school week.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 36-14-0 on Jun/29/19; Passed House 144-54-5 on Oct/30/19;
Signed by Governor Tom Wolf on Nov/27/19
Source: NRA-ILA on Pennsylvania legislative voting records SB 147
Nov 27, 2019
Val Arkoosh:
Ban high-capacity magazines, assault weapons
Val believes we can respect the second amendment while also addressing gun violence as the public health crisis it is by passing commonsense reforms. Val supports expanding background checks and making sure that those on the no-fly list, those with a
history of domestic abuse or violent crimes cannot access firearms. She also supports efforts to pass a national extreme risk protective order and a ban on high-capacity magazines and military-style assault weapons.
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Senate campaign website ValArkoosh.com
Dec 19, 2021
William McSwain:
Defend the right to keep and bear arms
SECOND AMENDMENT: As a former U.S. Marine scout/sniper platoon commander, Bill strongly supports the Second Amendment, and as
Governor, he will defend the right to keep and bear arms in our Commonwealth.˙
Source: 2022 Pennsylvania Governor campaign website BillMcSwain.com
Feb 25, 2022
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