State of Nebraska Archives: on Gun Control
Jim Pillen:
Don't allow anyone to suspend our Second Amendment rights
I support the constitutional right of every law-abiding citizen to defend themselves, and their families. Gun control measures pushed by the left falsely assume criminals will obey gun laws. The radical left will never be satisfied with an assault
weapons ban, they are already advocating gun confiscation. I oppose their gun-grabbing agenda, even when it is put forward by a different name, like "red-flag law." We should never give anyone the right to suspend our Second Amendment rights.
Source: 2022 Nebraska Gubernatorial campaign website JimPillen.com
May 12, 2022
Chuck Herbster:
Will fight for your Second Amendment Rights
Fight for your
Second Amendment Rights.
Source: 2021 NE Governor campaign website HerbsterForNebraska.com
Nov 17, 2021
Chuck Herbster:
Fight for your Second Amendment Rights
Nebraska is home to the greatest farms, small businesses and people in the world. To keep the good life great, we must come together and tackle some of the most difficult issues of our time:
Fight for your Second Amendment Rights.
Source: 2021 Governor campaign website HerbsterForNebraska.com
Jun 7, 2021
Chris Janicek:
Supports Second Amendment with background checks & licensing
I support the Second Amendment. We need to enforce the laws already on the books and enhance trouble spots with updates. Over 90% of gun owners as well as myself support gun registration, background checks, gun training, licensing and insurance on
firearm ownership. Semi-automatic weapons and their use should be confined to shooting ranges and gun "library" storage facilities to keep them out of the wrong hands.
Source: Norfolk Daily News on 2020 Nebraska Senate race
Apr 23, 2020
Jane Raybould:
Commonsense gun safety measures, like banning bump stocks
Q: What should we do to prevent gun tragedies?Councilwoman Raybould: These mass shootings are happening with greater and greater frequency, and it is those like Senator Fischer who have done nothing. I will make sure we implement commonsense gun
safety measures, like passing background check and banning bump stocks. we must to everything we can to protect our children and families. Senator Fischer says she supports gun safety measures, but that is not true. She has voted eight times against
common sense gun safety measures, even voting to allow a potential terrorist on the no-fly list to have a weapon.
Senator Fischer: On bump stocks, the ATF is doing a report on that. it has not come out yet to even identify what or how effective
a ban on that would be. You have to have all the information available before you react.
Raybould: President Trump has encouraged municipalities and the US Senate to take initiative on banning bump stocks. We did that and the City Council.
Source: C-Span transcript of 2018 Nebraska Senate debate
Aug 25, 2018
Bob Krist:
Don't restrict juvenile offenders from guns until age 25
LB990: prohibits juveniles who have been adjudicated of certain serious crimes in juvenile court from possessing firearms until age 25, or earlier, upon a determination of rehabilitation or military service.Summary by FathersRightsOmaha.com:
The senator that sponsored the bill said that Nebraska has a problem with gun violations by juvenile offenders.
As an example, he said an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle can be possessed by a 17-year-old violent offender when the offender reaches the age of 19. It does not matter if the offender has been rehabilitated or not.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 41-0-8 on Apr/11/2018; Senator Bob Krist voted NO; Signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on Apr/11/18
Source: Fathers' Rights Omaha on Nebraska voting records LB990
Apr 11, 2018
Carol Blood:
Restrict serious juvenile offenders from guns until age 25
LB990: prohibits juveniles who have been adjudicated of certain serious crimes in juvenile court from possessing firearms until age 25, or earlier, upon a determination of rehabilitation or military service.Summary by FathersRightsOmaha.com:
The senator that sponsored the bill said that Nebraska has a problem with gun violations by juvenile offenders.
As an example, he said an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle can be possessed by a 17-year-old violent offender when the offender reaches the age of 19. It does not matter if the offender has been rehabilitated or not.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 41-0-8 on Apr/11/2018; Senator Carol Blood voted YES; Signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on Apr/11/18
Source: Fathers' Rights Omaha on Nebraska voting records LB990
Apr 11, 2018
Peter Ricketts:
Restrict serious juvenile offenders from guns until age 25
LB990: prohibits juveniles who have been adjudicated of certain serious crimes in juvenile court from possessing firearms until age 25, or earlier, upon a determination of rehabilitation or military service.Summary by FathersRightsOmaha.com:
The senator that sponsored the bill said that Nebraska has a problem with gun violations by juvenile offenders.
As an example, he said an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle can be possessed by a 17-year-old violent offender when the offender reaches the age of 19. It does not matter if the offender has been rehabilitated or not.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 41-0-8 on Apr/11/2018; Signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on Apr/11/18
Source: Fathers' Rights Omaha on Nebraska voting records LB990
Apr 11, 2018
Theresa Thibodeau:
Restrict serious juvenile offenders from guns until age 25
LB990: prohibits juveniles who have been adjudicated of certain serious crimes in juvenile court from possessing firearms until age 25, or earlier, upon a determination of rehabilitation or military service.Summary by FathersRightsOmaha.com:
The senator that sponsored the bill said that Nebraska has a problem with gun violations by juvenile offenders.
As an example, he said an AR-15 semiautomatic rifle can be possessed by a 17-year-old violent offender when the offender reaches the age of 19. It does not matter if the offender has been rehabilitated or not.
Legislative Outcome: Passed Senate 41-0-8 on Apr/11/2018; Senator Theresa Thibodeau voted YES; Signed by Governor Pete Ricketts on Apr/11/18
Source: Fathers' Rights Omaha on Nebraska voting records LB990
Apr 11, 2018
Deb Fischer:
No proposals on high capacity magazines or background checks
Lincoln City Councilwoman Jane Raybould declared her support for renewing the assault weapons ban. A Democrat, Raybould is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb."I believe strongly in the Second Amendment,"
Raybould says in a new video provided to The World-Herald. "But that doesn't include killing machines like the AR-15. We must immediately renew the assault weapons ban."
Fischer has previously rejected proposals to restrict access to assault weapons,
limit high-capacity magazines and expand background checks to cover purchases at gun shows.
Raybould has criticized Fischer for accepting campaign contributions from the
NRA and says in the video that she will "never take a dime from the NRA." She describes Nebraska parents as angry about Washington inaction on guns.
Source: Omaha World-Herald on 2018 Nebraska Senatorial campaign
Mar 8, 2018
Jane Raybould:
Renew the assault weapons ban; they are killing machines
Lincoln City Councilwoman Jane Raybould declared her support for renewing the assault weapons ban. A Democrat, Raybould is running for the U.S. Senate seat held by incumbent Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb. "I believe strongly in the Second Amendment,"
Raybould says in a new video provided to The World-Herald. "But that doesn't include killing machines like the AR-15. We must immediately renew the assault weapons ban." Fischer has previously rejected proposals to restrict access to assault weapons.
Raybould has criticized Fischer for accepting campaign contributions from the NRA and says in the video that she will "never take a dime from the NRA." She describes Nebraska parents as angry about Washington inaction on guns.
"Some will say this is bad red state politics," Raybould says. "But as a fourth-generation Nebraskan and a woman of faith, protecting kids from weapons designed to kill as many people as possible is worth risking an election over."
Source: Omaha World-Herald on 2018 Nebraska Senatorial campaign
Mar 8, 2018
Don Bacon:
Gun control means only criminals have guns
I will protect your Bill of Rights. Gun control is a recipe for only the criminals having guns.
I am a member of the NRA and the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association and proud of it.
Source: 2016 Nebraska House campaign website DonBacon2016.com
Nov 8, 2016
Bob Krist:
Support restricting magazine capacity & registering handguns
Once upon a time.State Senator Bob Krist took an Oath to uphold the United States Constitution! During State Preemption testimony earlier this year Krist indicated that he supported Magazine Capacity Restrictions along with the current
UnConstitutional Handgun Registrations that exist in Lincoln & Omaha. Krist, a Republican(RINO) recently made headlines when he made the 'American Conservative Unions' 2015 list for the 'Coalition of the Radical Left' list in Nebraska.
Source: NebraskaFirearms.org on 2018 Nebraska gubernatorial race
May 18, 2016
Peter Ricketts:
Supports Nebraska's concealed carry law
DEFEND 2ND AMENDMENT RIGHTS:
Pete supports our constitutional right to bear arms and supports Nebraska's conceal carry law.
Source: 2014 Nebraska Governor campaign website, PeteRicketts.com
Nov 4, 2014
Ben Sasse:
Second Amendment rights pre-date government
The Second Amendment affirms the rights of Americans to protect their families and property. This right pre-dates Government and is inviolable. Ben will fight to protect this and our other most basic freedoms.The Second Amendment unambiguously states
that citizens have a fundamental right to "keep and bear arms" and that this right "shall not be infringed."
As an integral part of our Constitution and American heritage, law-abiding citizens have the right to keep and bear arms without
interference from Government.
As horrific as some of our recent national tragedies have been, they are not the fault of responsible gun owners. None of the new policies being pushed by President Obama would have prevented them from happening.
Stricter gun legislation will not deter criminals determined to break the law.
Furthermore, President Obama does not have the authority to sign Executive orders and thus circumvent the Constitutional process necessary to change the Second Amendment.
Source: Vote-USA.org on 2020 Nebraska Senate race
Oct 24, 2014
Shane Osborn:
Opposes more gun restrictions
Question topic: More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
Osborn: Strongly Disagree
Source: Faith2Action iVoterGuide on 2014 Nebraska Senate race
Jul 2, 2014
Dave Domina:
Right to enjoy weapons should have restrictions
Dave Domina said sportsmen should have the right to enjoy weapons, but all constitutional rights have restrictions. "I don't think
private citizens should have the same weapons that we train our soldiers to use," he said.
Source: NebraskaWatchdog.org on 2014 Nebraska Senate race
Jan 21, 2014
Ben Sasse:
Self-described as pro-guns and pro-life
Enrollment has nearly doubled since he arrived, and was already growing at the fastest pace among Nebraska colleges when Midland recently bought Dana College in Blair, a Lutheran college that closed in 2010.Sasse has also worked to "reinvent
freshman year" to help students make the transition from high school--where they "have to get permission to pee"--to college.
"We decided not to waste a crisis," he said, quoting Rahm Emanuel, Obama's former chief of staff and now mayor of Chicago,
recently dubbed "Chicago Bull" by Time magazine. Yes, that Rahm.
Sasse may be a self-described right-wing conservative--pro-guns and pro-life--but he isn't afraid to credit Emanuel with being "incredibly effective" at things such as reducing crime.
He also admits he's never run for public office before, and so is probably breaking some of the cardinal rules with such comments.
Source: Deena Winter in Nebraska Watchdog: 2014 Nebraska Senate race
Jun 14, 2013
Deb Fischer:
Support stand-your-ground self-defense laws
The candidates all declared their support for such conservative platforms as federal spending reductions and repeal of the national health care reform law. They also all stated support for stand-your-ground self-defense laws,
which give people latitude to use deadly force rather than retreat from danger. That type of law has been much discussed following the February fatal shooting of an unarmed teenager by a neighborhood watch volunteer in Florida.
Source: Lincoln Journal Star on 2012 Nebraska Senate debates
Apr 12, 2012
Don Stenberg:
Opposed nominee for stripping Americans of gun rights
Bruning tried to portray himself as the only Republican in the field who can defeat the presumed Democratic nominee, former U.S. Sen. Bob Kerrey. Bruning talked several times about his efforts to defeat
Obama's health-care measure, noting he was one of the first attorneys general to file a lawsuit against the controversial law. Bruning condemned the growth of "nanny government."
Source: Omaha World Herald on 2012 Nebraska Senate debate
Apr 4, 2012
Dave Heineman:
Harsher punishment for unlawful handguns
LB 63 addresses violent crime by enacting increased penalties and new crimes, creating an Office of Violence Prevention. It strengthens penalties for crimes including first degree assault, assault of an officer, unlawful possession of a handgun,
possession of a firearm at a school, and possession of a stolen firearm. These measures can help address violent crime in our urban areas. It will give our partners in law enforcement and the judicial branch new tools to help with prevention efforts.
Source: 2009 Nebraska Gubernatorial press release
May 27, 2009
Scott Kleeb:
Second Amendment is part of our rural way of life
A fourth generation Nebraskan, former ranch hand, and avid sportsman, Scott Kleeb has a deep respect and love for the rural way of life. Scott believes we must preserve that way of life for our children. That’s why Scott will:- Support a New
Homestead Act. Scott Kleeb has long advocated for increased financial support to our rural communities. From more funding for rural schools and health care facilities to more incentives for rural job growth and conservation efforts,
Scott believes we must preserve and support the rural way of life.
- Protecting the Second Amendment. An avid sportsman with an A-rating from the National Rifle Association, Scott is a firm supporter of the Second Amendment.
- Preserving open spaces
and wetlands. Scott Kleeb believes that we must preserve our open spaces and wetlands not only because it’s good for our environment, but also to ensure that sportsmen and women can hunt today with their friends and tomorrow with their children.
Source: Campaign booklet, Nebraska’s Brand of Change, p.40
Aug 19, 2008
Steven Larrick:
We need to reduce gun violence in America
Larrick says regarding
Gun Issues, “We need to reduce gun violence in America.”
Source: Nebraska Congressional Election 2008 Political Courage Test
Jun 25, 2008
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