Axios.com political coverage: on Gun Control


Beto O`Rourke: Background checks; limit assault rifles

O'Rourke has called for universal background checks and limits on the sale of AR-15s. He opposes requiring states to recognize concealed carry permits granted in other states.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 29, 2019

Cory Booker: Supports national gun licensing every 5 years

Proposed a 14-part plan that calls for a national gun licensing program, which would force Americans to apply for 5-year gun licenses.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 6, 2019

Eric Swalwell: Be big; be bold; do good; gun control

Key criticisms of Swalwell:
Source: Axios.com on 2020 Democratic primary Apr 22, 2019

Eric Swalwell: Ban assault weapons, buyback for those out there

Plans for it to be his No. 1 issue on the campaign trail. During his first 100 days in office, Swalwell says he will push for a ban on military-style semi-automatic assault weapons. He also wants to enact a federal buyback of all 15 million assault weapons in the U.S.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 9, 2019

John Hickenlooper: Ban on high-capacity magazines

Signed legislation to require background checks for all gun sales and a ban on high-capacity magazines.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Mar 26, 2019

Kirsten Gillibrand: Supports stricter laws now; didn't when in the House

As a representative, she was an advocate for gun rights and had an 'A' rating from the NRA. But since joining the Senate, she has made an about-face and is now a vocal proponent of stricter gun control laws.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" May 7, 2019

Seth Moulton: For background checks & assault weapons ban

He supports universal background checks for gun buyers. "Congress has the ability and authority to eliminate the civilian sale of weapons of war. We have before, and we should again," his website reads. He has tweeted support for the March For Our Lives movement.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 22, 2019

Tim Ryan: Went from NRA A-rating to pro-gun control

Ryan previously received A-ratings from the National Rifle Association, but following the fatal Las Vegas shooting in 2017, he announced he would donate the $20,000 he'd received from the NRA's PAC to organizations that support of gun control.
Source: Axios.com "What you need to know about 2020" Apr 7, 2019

Wayne Messam: Sued state of Florida to allow municipal gun control

Messam has worked to enact local gun regulations in Miramar to make a 5,000-seat amphitheater in the city gun-free. He, along with 5 other mayors, sued Florida Gov. Rick Scott last year to eliminate a state law that penalizes local officials if they enact municipal gun regulations.
Source: Axios.com on 2020 Democratic primary Apr 22, 2019

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2024 Presidential contenders on Gun Control:
  Candidates for President & Vice-President:
V.P.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.(I-CA)
Chase Oliver(L-GA)
Dr.Jill Stein(D-MA)
Former Pres.Donald Trump(R-FL)
Sen.J.D.Vance(R-OH)
Gov.Tim Walz(D-MN)
Dr.Cornel West(I-NJ)

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S.C.Gov.Nikki_Haley(R)
Ark.Gov.Asa_Hutchinson(R)
Former V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
U.S.Rep.Dean_Phillips(D-MN)
Vivek_Ramaswamy(R-OH)
S.C.Sen.Tim_Scott(R)
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