State of Indiana Archives: on Gun Control

Woody Myers: For background checks, ban semi-automatic weapons

Woody Myers: Yes. Seeks more extensive background checks, ban on civilian use of semi-automatics and closing gun-show loophole.

Eric Holcomb: No. Signed law letting person with gun permit carry a firearm in a school building being used by a church.

Eric Holcomb: Eliminated fees for gun licenses; allowed guns in churches

• eliminates state fees for a new five-year state License to Carry a Handgun (LTCH);
• allows law-abiding gun owners greater ability to carry for self-protection in churches;
• allows gun owners to register to vote when they apply for a LTCH.

Eddie Melton: Opposes funding NRA gun training for teachers

Mike Braun: 100% pro-Second Amendment

Braun: No. "100% pro-Second Amendment."

Donnelly: Mostly no. Opposes assault weapons ban, but supports expanded background checks.

Mike Braun: A hunter himself, he's a proud backer of the 2nd Amendment

Andrew Straw: I support the 2nd Amendment

A: I support the 2nd Amendment, along with the rest of the Bill of Rights.

Mark Hurt: Guns protect innocent people

Jim Banks: Right to responsible gun ownership is under attack

The right to responsible gun ownership has been under attack for decades. Jim is an avid sportsman who enjoys the opportunity to exercise his right to hunt and thinks that all Hoosiers who choose to do so have that right. In fact, as a State Senator, Jim Banks co-authored legislation that would add language that protects an individual's right to hunt, fish and farm to the Indiana Constitution.

Jim has authored more pro-gun legislation than any other candidate running for Indiana's Third District. He's actively identified ways to protect Hoosier gun owners' rights under Indiana law and worked hard to implement those policy ideas at the Statehouse.

Todd Young: National reciprocity for conceal-carry

Todd has consistently been a co-sponsor of a measure that would give national reciprocity to the conceal-carry permits of individual states. When properly licensed gun owners travel with their firearms, they shouldn't have to worry about whether or not they are breaking the law.

Mike Pence: Gun ownership increases public safety

John Gregg: I'm a gun-totin', Bible-quotin' Southern Indiana Democrat

Brian Bosma: Do all I can to protect the 2nd amendment rights

A: Yes.

Q: Should a license be required for gun possession?

A: Yes.

Bosma adds, "I support Indiana's current gun laws and will continue to do all I can to protect the 2nd amendment rights of Hoosiers."

Daniel Coats: 1991: voted for Brady Bill & background checks

Ellsworth even earned an endorsement from the National Rifle Association because Coats voted in 1991 for the Brady Bill to institute federal background checks for most gun purchases.

Coats said he earned an endorsement from the Indiana and National Right to Life organization, mostly because Ellsworth voted for a health care law that did not prohibit taxpayer money being used for abortions.

Mitch Daniels: No background checks; no licenses; yes concealed carry

A: No.

Q: Should citizens be allowed to carry concealed guns?

A: Yes.

Q: Should a license be required for gun possession?

A: No.

Q: Do you support current levels of enforcement of existing state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?

A: Yes.

Q: Do you support current state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?

A: Yes.

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