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Neil Abercrombie on Gun Control
Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Neil Abercrombie on other issues.
  • Require background checks to register gun from out of state. (Jul 2013)
  • 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)
Duke Aiona on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Duke Aiona on other issues.
  • Background checks & no concealed carry, within 2nd amendment. (Nov 2010)
John Carroll on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Carroll on other issues.
  • Hawaii has reasonable gun control laws; no federal bans. (Jun 2016)
  • Gun control bans should be handled on state level. (Jun 2016)
Tulsi Gabbard on Gun Control
Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tulsi Gabbard on other issues.
  • I support our Second Amendment rights. (Jun 2019)
  • Ban assault weapons; require universal background checks. (Jan 2019)
  • Advocate for sensible gun control. (Nov 2016)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Colleen Hanabusa on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Hawaii Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Colleen Hanabusa on other issues.
  • Rated 7% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2012)
David Ige on Gun Control
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for David Ige on other issues.
  • Require background checks to register gun from out of state. (Apr 2013)
  • Supports background checks; opposes concealed carry. (Nov 2012)
Marissa Kerns on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Marissa Kerns on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob McDermott on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob McDermott on other issues.
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2016)
Andria Tupola on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor of Hawaii: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andria Tupola on other issues.
  • Supporter of 2nd Amendment, it's a right not a privilege. (Feb 2018)

Senate:

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John Carroll on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Senate (declined): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Carroll on other issues.
  • Hawaii has reasonable gun control laws; no federal bans. (Jun 2016)
  • Gun control bans should be handled on state level. (Jun 2016)
Ron Curtis on Gun Control
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ron Curtis on other issues.
Colleen Hanabusa on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Colleen Hanabusa on other issues.
  • Rated 7% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2012)
Mazie Hirono on Gun Control
Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Linda Lingle on Gun Control
Republican Governor (HI): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Linda Lingle on other issues.
  • No new restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Oct 2002)
  • Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
Eddie Pirkowski on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Hawaii U.S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Eddie Pirkowski on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
  • Limits only on assault rifles and military hardware. (Jun 2012)

House:


Charles Djou on Gun Control
Republican Governor challenger (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Charles Djou on other issues.
  • Constitution gives individual citizens right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
Tulsi Gabbard on Gun Control
Democratic Presidential Challenger; HI Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tulsi Gabbard on other issues.
  • I support our Second Amendment rights. (Jun 2019)
  • Ban assault weapons; require universal background checks. (Jan 2019)
  • Advocate for sensible gun control. (Nov 2016)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Mark Takai on Gun Control
Democratic House Member (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Takai on other issues.
  • No military-grade weapons in homes; ban them. (Nov 2014)
  • Supports restricting right to bear arms (Christian Coalition). (Aug 2014)
  • Supports restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Supports restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Linda Lingle on Gun Control
Republican Governor (HI): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Linda Lingle on other issues.
  • No new restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Oct 2002)
  • Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
Cam Cavasso on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Cam Cavasso on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
  • Never diminish a citizen's right to protect themselves. (Jul 2010)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
Bob McDermott on Gun Control
Former Republican candidate for Hawaii Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob McDermott on other issues.
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2016)
Ed Case on Gun Control
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ed Case 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)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Colleen Hanabusa on Gun Control
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Colleen Hanabusa on other issues.
  • Rated 7% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2012)
Ben Cayetano on Gun Control
Former Democratic Governor (1994-2002): Click here for Ben Cayetano on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ed Case on Gun Control
Democratic challenger (2006); U.S. Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ed Case 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)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Neil Abercrombie on Gun Control
Democratic Governor; previously Representative (HI-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Neil Abercrombie on other issues.
  • Require background checks to register gun from out of state. (Jul 2013)
  • 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)
Mazie Hirono on Gun Control
Democratic challenger; Representative (HI-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mazie Hirono on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Mar 2013)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Patsy Mink on Gun Control
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patsy Mink on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Cynthia Thielen on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cynthia Thielen on other issues.
  • Require background checks to register gun from out of state. (Apr 2013)
  • Oppose background checks to register gun from out of state. (Apr 2013)
Daniel Akaka on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator (HI): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Akaka on other issues.
  • 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 NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO 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)
  • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Daniel Inouye on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (HI): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Daniel Inouye on other issues.
  • 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 NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
Kai Kahele on Gun Control
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kai Kahele on other issues.
Brian Schatz on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brian Schatz on other issues.
  • Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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