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Bobby Jindal on Gun Control

Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1)

 


Prevent publishing concealed handgun permit information

A frequent speaker at National Rifle Association conferences, Jindal has compared the rights of gun ownership to religious liberty and has said the struggle to preserve and expand gun access is a pivotal fight that could last another generation. As governor, he has signed several gun bills into law, including a measure that prevents anyone from publishing concealed handgun permit information.
Source: PBS News Hour "2016 Candidate Stands" series , Jun 24, 2015

Yes, we proudly love our guns and religion

Jindal at times has cast himself as a proud good old boy, sneering back at the coastal elites. "He characterized folks like us--like you and me--as unsophisticated ingrates who were, and I quote, bitterly clinging to our guns and religion," Jindal said, talking about Obama at the CPAC conference in 2012. "He was exactly right about us. In Louisiana and all across America, we love us some guns and religion."
Source: Wash. Post on 2012 Conservative Political Action Conference , Mar 14, 2015

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers.

A bill to prohibit civil liability actions from being brought or continued against manufacturers, distributors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for damages, injunctive or other relief resulting from the misuse of their products by others. A YES vote would:
Reference: Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act; Bill S 397 ; vote number 2005-534 on Oct 20, 2005

Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC.

Jindal co-sponsored banning gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC