State of Michigan Archives: on Gun Control

Marcia Squier: Violent criminals should not be allowed gun ownership

A: Violent criminals should not be allowed gun ownership. Annual training and certification for each level of weaponry, similar to military protocol.

Gary Peters: Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority

"Everytown is going all-in to flip the Senate and elect leaders who will treat America's gun violence epidemic like the crisis it is," the Everytown President said. The group has targeted a number of key races in the House and Senate, emphasizing the need to protect what it calls a "gun sense majority," which is mostly comprised of Democratic candidates.

Bill Schuette: Repeal restrictions on guns, including semi-automatics

Bill Schuette (R): No. Repeal existing state restrictions. Challenged restrictions on semi-automatic weapons. NRA 100% rating.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. Universal background checks on gun purchases and ban assault-style weapons. NRA 7% rating.

Gretchen Whitmer: Universal background checks; ban assault-style weapons

Bill Schuette (R): No. Repeal existing state restrictions. Challenged restrictions on semi-automatic weapons. NRA 100% rating.

Gretchen Whitmer (D): Yes. Universal background checks on gun purchases and ban assault-style weapons. NRA 7% rating.

John James: Second Amendment says semi-automatic weapons ok

John James (R): No. Second amendment rights "SHALL NOT be infringed [upon]. Enough said!"

Debbie Stabenow (D): Yes. Supports common-sense gun reform: expanded background checks, banning high-capacity magazines & bump stocks.

Bill Schuette: Proud protector of the 2nd Amendment, NRA rates him "A"

Abdul El-Sayed: No gun possession for convicted domestic abusers

• Prohibit individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors from possessing or purchasing firearms;
• Require courts to notify individuals convicted of domestic abuse that they are no longer allowed to possess ammunition or firearms;
• Require the surrender of firearms or ammunition by individuals convicted of domestic abuse;
• Require law enforcement to remove firearms from the scene of a domestic violence incident.

Abdul El-Sayed: Take on the corporate gun lobby; enough is enough

Here are my commitments to make Michigan a safer and more responsible state:
1. Prohibit the sale or possession of "weapons of war," large capacity magazines, and any modifiers that increase fire rate.
2. Close background check loopholes.
3. Include domestic abusers in Michigan's prohibited purchaser provisions.
4. Require law enforcement to disarm individuals who become prohibited purchasers after purchasing a weapon, being issued a handgun purchase license, or receiving a concealed carry permit.
5. Reintroduce discretion into the concealed pistol permit process. Michigan is known as a "shall issue" state.
6. Prohibit the open carry of firearms in public buildings and registered private establishments.

John James: 2nd Amendment is enough said

Bob Young: Right to bear arms is one of our most cherished rights

Marcia Squier: Graduated licensing & training for guns, like military

A: Support, with graduated licensing/training similar to the military.

Jack Bergman: Right to bear arms is about being a free nation

Brenda Lawrence: Enact common sense gun control reforms & close loopholes

Brenda Lawrence: We need to enact common sense gun control reforms that include closing the background check loopholes and putting in place no fly, no buy. The number of gun accidents that we have in the country each year makes it clear that we need a better process in place to determine if the person purchasing or owning a gun is educated and qualified to be responsible for the weapon. I think the process should be similar to obtaining and renewing a driver's license. We also need to implement smart technologies that are available now.

Marcia Squier (Green Party): I would reduce the number of firearm-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. by having universal background checks for violent offenders, we can ensure that vicious people can't legally own a gun.

Marcia Squier: Universal background checks to reduce gun crime

Marcia Squier: I would reduce the number of firearm-related injuries and deaths in the U.S. in several ways. By having universal background checks for violent offenders, we can ensure that vicious people can't legally own a gun. By decriminalizing Marijuana and ending the war on drugs, we can decrease a major factor in many of these violent crimes. Black market drug dealers will be a thing of the past because they can earn a legally recognized income. In addition, by offering universal health care and public funding of higher education, we will prevent crime by letting people receive mental health therapy and a college education. Add that to a basic livable wage, and you have a great recipe for success.

Rep. Brenda Lawrence (Dem.): We need to enact common sense gun control reforms that include closing the background check loopholes and putting in place no fly, no buy.

Dave Trott: 2nd Amendment is important cornerstone of nation's freedoms

Mike Bishop: Personally a gun owner with a CPL

Debbie Dingell: Deal with mental illness and gun control laws

A: And we haven't done anything. You know, we've got mental illness and law enforcement officers talk about veterans who are coming back with post traumatic stress. I wanted to write an article after they had the shootings in California about how to keep guns out of the hands of the mentally ill. When I went to write it, you really do realize how complicated the issue is. Because I do also want to take the stigma off it. That means if someone is postpartum depressed and has to go on an anti-depressant for a few months, is that somebody that you want to somehow never let own a gun ever again? It's not straightforward. And it will keep people from seeking the treatment that they need. So, it's complicated. But, just because it's complicated doesn't mean that we don't look at how we can solve the problem.

Mike Bishop: Oppose restrictive gun control laws

Bishop: Strongly Disagree

Terri Lynn Land: Supports GOP platform which opposes magazine limit

In August 2009, the New York Times reported that the 2012 GOP platform "opposes gun legislation that would limit 'the capacity of clips or magazines.'"

Rick Snyder: Absolutely uphold the 2nd Amendment

A: In one word: absolutely. I actually own three guns myself. I have a 12 gauge shotgun and two .22 rifles that I use for target shooting. I believe the 2nd amendment also protects the right of citizens to have a gun in their home to protect their family and property. I also support the rights of gun owners to responsibly carry their gun, as long as they have attained the legal permit. While I'm not an avid hunter, I support the industry and believe it plays an important role in our economy and quality of life. It also can have a valuable environmental conservation impact and I would work to streamline the processes so that hunters get better customer service from the state and local governments. We have a long tradition in our state of supporting gun rights and the hunting industry in Michigan and I would continue to support that tradition as Governor.

Jack Hoogendyk: Rated “A” by the National Rifle Association

Jennifer Granholm: Signed bills on concealed pistol licenses, spouse's guns

Bret McAtee: End constant meddling with our 2nd amendment rights

Mike Bishop: Ease restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns

Bishop indicates support of the following principles concerning gun issues.
• Ease state restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns.
• Hold gun owners, who do not properly store their guns, criminally and civilly liable for crimes committed by minors using their guns.
• Q: Should Michigan cities and counties be prohibited from suing gun manufacturers and dealers for damages?
  A: Yes.