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Mike Beebe on Gun Control
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Beebe on other issues.
  • Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
Anthony Bland on Gun Control
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Anthony Bland on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ricky Dale Harrington on Gun Control
Libertarian challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ricky Dale Harrington on other issues.
  • Right of people to bear arms "shall not be infringed". (Nov 2019)
  • Right of people to bear arms shall not be infringed. (Nov 2019)
Frank Gilbert on Gun Control
Libertarian Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Gilbert on other issues.
  • The Second Amendment is clear. (Aug 2014)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
Tim Griffin on Gun Control
GOP 2022 Gov. Challenger (withdrew): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Griffin on other issues.
  • 10+ year member of the National Rifle Association. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
Jared Henderson on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor of Arkansas: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jared Henderson on other issues.
  • No guns on campus; won't commit yet on open carry. (Dec 2017)
Mike Ross on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (AR-4): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ross on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Feb 2011)
  • Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Leslie Rutledge on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Leslie Rutledge on other issues.
  • A proud Christian, pro-life, gun-carrying conservative Momma. (Apr 2021)
Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sarah Huckabee Sanders on other issues.
  • Defend your second amendment right to keep your family safe. (Nov 2020)
Mark West on Gun Control
Libertarian candidate for governor of Arkansas: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark West on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Apr 2018)

Senate:

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Mike Beebe on Gun Control
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Beebe on other issues.
  • Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
Curtis Coleman on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Curtis Coleman on other issues.
  • Champion of our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2015)
Tom Cotton on Gun Control
Republican Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Cotton on other issues.
  • Mental health reform to block access to firearms. (Aug 2019)
  • Mental health reform; but how do we do it? (Jul 2019)
  • Defend our Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Conner Eldridge on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Conner Eldridge on other issues.
  • Enforce the gun laws already on the books. (Apr 2016)
Frank Gilbert on Gun Control
Libertarian Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Frank Gilbert on other issues.
  • The Second Amendment is clear. (Aug 2014)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
Ricky Dale Harrington on Gun Control
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ricky Dale Harrington on other issues.
  • Right of people to bear arms "shall not be infringed". (Nov 2019)
  • Right of people to bear arms shall not be infringed. (Nov 2019)
Nathan LaFrance on Gun Control
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Nathan LaFrance on other issues.
  • Attempts at building a federal gun registry are wrong. (Sep 2014)
  • Strongly supports right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
Josh Mahony on Gun Control
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Josh Mahony on other issues.
  • Mental health reform, but we need Congress to pass it. (Aug 2019)
  • Mental health reform; but how do we do it? (Jul 2019)
  • Rated 13% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)

House:


Rick Crawford on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Crawford on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
French Hill on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for French Hill on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Mike Ross on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (AR-4): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mike Ross on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Feb 2011)
  • Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Steve Womack on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Womack on other issues.
  • Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Mike Huckabee on Gun Control
Republican Presidential candidate: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mike Huckabee on other issues.
  • Completely insane to make buying a gun even harder. (Jan 2016)
  • Litmus test for Supreme Court justices on Second Amendment. (Sep 2015)
  • Expand concealed carry laws; they have saved lives. (May 2015)
  • Second Amendment is about freedom, not about hunting. (Aug 2007)
  • Owns firearms; enjoys hunting; supports 2nd amendment. (Jan 2007)
  • Supports self-defense and ‘castle doctrine’. (Jan 2006)
  • Allow concealed carry. (Nov 2002)
  • Restrictive gun laws don't stop culture of violence. (Jun 1998)
Asa Hutchinson on Gun Control
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Mark Swaney on Gun Control
2014 Green Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Swaney on other issues.
  • Regulate 2nd Amendment rights for the good of society. (Aug 2014)
Tom Cotton on Gun Control
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Tom Cotton on other issues.
  • Mental health reform to block access to firearms. (Aug 2019)
  • Mental health reform; but how do we do it? (Jul 2019)
  • Defend our Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Tim Griffin on Gun Control
Republican (Governor run 2014) (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tim Griffin on other issues.
  • 10+ year member of the National Rifle Association. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
Dale Bumpers on Gun Control
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dale Bumpers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Tim Hutchinson on Gun Control
Former Republican Sr Senator (until 2002): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
David Pryor on Gun Control
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for David Pryor on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marion Berry on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (AR-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Marion Berry on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated C+ by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
John Boozman on Gun Control
Republican Representative (AR-3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for John Boozman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Sponsored bill to apply concealed carry permit to all states. (Feb 2009)
  • Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
Jay Dickey on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jay Dickey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Tom Formicola on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Tom Formicola on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jim Holt on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Senate (AR): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jim Holt on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Apr 2010)
  • End the Assault Weapons Ban. (Jul 2004)
  • Limit lawsuits on firearm manufacturers. (Jul 2004)
Asa Hutchinson on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Asa Hutchinson on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Rebekah Kennedy on Gun Control
Green Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rebekah Kennedy on other issues.
  • Gun ownership is a fundamental right. (May 2008)
Blanche Lambert Lincoln on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (AR): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Blanche Lambert Lincoln on other issues.
  • Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated D+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
Vic Snyder on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (AR-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Vic Snyder on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
John Boozman on Gun Control
Republican Representative (AR-3): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for John Boozman on other issues.
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Sponsored bill to apply concealed carry permit to all states. (Feb 2009)
  • Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
Mark Pryor on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator (AR): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Mark Pryor on other issues.
  • Our Second Amendment rights must be protected. (Aug 2008)
  • No new restrictions; 2nd amendment is vital. (Oct 2002)
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
Bruce Westerman on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Westerman on other issues.
  • No background checks, no licensing, for concealed carry. (Nov 2008)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Dan Whitfield on Gun Control
Independent Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Whitfield on other issues.
  • Disarming citizens unconstitutional, but check backgrounds. (Jun 2020)
  • Disarming citizens against everything America stands for. (Nov 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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