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Steve Watkins on Gun Control

 

 


Firm believer in the Second Amendment

Key messages: Watkins said, "I am a firm believer in all of our Constitutional freedoms--and that includes the Second Amendment," adding, "as a lifelong gun owner and veteran, I will stand against any attempt to misconstrue or misinterpret any of our Constitutional freedoms."
Source: Ballotpedia 2018 House KS-2 `Key Message` analysis , Oct 9, 2018

More restrictive gun control doesn't protect public safety

Q: More restrictive gun control is needed to protect public safety.

A: Strongly Disagree

Source: Heritage Alliance iVoterGuide on 2018 House KS-2 race , Sep 9, 2018

Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey.

Watkins opposes the CC survey question on Second Amendment

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Further Restrictions on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."

Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-10 on Jul 1, 2018

Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey.

Watkins opposes the PVS survey question on gun control

Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation?' PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."

Source: PVS Survey 18PVS-10 on Aug 1, 2018

Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale.

Watkins voted NAY the Bipartisan Background Checks Act

H.R.8: To require a background check for every firearm sale. This Act may be cited as the "Background Check Expansion Act".