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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Marco Battaglia on Gun Control
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2018)
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Nate Boulton on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov:
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- No guns for 14-year-olds, even with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
- Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Oct 2017)
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Chet Culver on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Apr 2010)
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Cathy Glasson on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Gun violence is a public health crisis and an epidemic. (May 2018)
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Jack Hatch on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Supports background checks, licensing, and enforcement. (Nov 2002)
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Tom Hoefling on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger :
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
- Strongly supports gun rights. (Jan 2014)
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Fred Hubbell on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa:
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- Start the conversation between gun control & public safety. (Mar 2018)
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Rich Leopold on Gun Control
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Andy McGuire on Gun Control
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| Democratic candidate for Governor IA:
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Jake Porter on Gun Control
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2018)
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Kim Reynolds on Gun Control
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Republican:
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- Supports "stand your ground" provisions. (Nov 2018)
- Concealed carry at statehouse okay. (Jun 2017)
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Tom Vilsack on Gun Control
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Democratic IA Governor:
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- Rural America ready to discuss gun control. (Apr 2016)
- Start conversation with a respect for the 2nd Amendment. (Dec 2012)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
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Senate:
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Bruce Braley on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Jun 2013)
- Ban sale of high-capacity magazines & recall existing ones. (Jun 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
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Doug Butzier on Gun Control
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
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Sam Clovis on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
- The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. (Jan 2014)
- 2nd Amendment is about liberty, not just gun rights. (Nov 2013)
- Reduce gun violence but not by punishing gun manufacturers. (Jun 2013)
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Chet Culver on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Apr 2010)
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Joni Ernst on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny. (Oct 2016)
- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
- Staunch defender of the Second Amendment. (Sep 2013)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom Fiegen on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Strengthen enforcement of existing state restrictions. (Nov 2002)
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Michael Franken on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Background check; assault weapon ban; restrict magazine size. (May 2020)
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Kimberly Graham on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Repeal Dickey Amendment barring CDC from gun research. (Dec 2019)
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Rob Hogg on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- No guns for 14-year-olds, even with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
- Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Mar 2010)
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Patty Judge on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Supports banning assault rifles. (Oct 2016)
- Block gun sales to those on terrorist watch-lists. (Jun 2016)
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Bob Krause on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate candidate:
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Eddie Mauro on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Close gun show loophole; require gun owner insurance. (Feb 2020)
- Refuses donations from NRA & gun manufacturers. (Feb 2020)
- Allow CDC & NIH to research data on gun violence. (Jul 2019)
- Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2016)
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Matthew Whitaker on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Lifetime defender of the Second Amendment. (Oct 2013)
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House:
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Cindy Axne on Gun Control
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Rod Blum on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 1):
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- Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Abby Finkenauer on Gun Control
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Steve King on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (IA-5):
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- 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)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
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David Loebsack on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Ban semi-automatics; require licenses & background checks. (Nov 2006)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Pat Murphy on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Supports restricting right to bear arms (Christian Coalition). (Aug 2014)
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David Young on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Terry Branstad on Gun Control
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Former Ambassador to China:
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- Kids over age 14 can use guns with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Bruce Braley on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Jun 2013)
- Ban sale of high-capacity magazines & recall existing ones. (Jun 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
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Tom Latham on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (IA-4):
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- 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- 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)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Greg Ganske on Gun Control
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Former Republican Nominee (2002):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
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Jim Lightfoot on Gun Control
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Art Small on Gun Control
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2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator:
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- Ban semi-autos, keep fingerprints and more restrictions. (Aug 2004)
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Roxanne Conlin on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
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George Eichhorn on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Preserve and protect our 2nd Amendment. (May 2008)
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Greg Ganske on Gun Control
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
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Tom Harkin on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator (IA):
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- Voted YES 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 NO 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)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
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Jim Leach on Gun Control
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Republican (District 1):
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- 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Jim Nussle on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Steven Rathje on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- The 2nd Amendment defends the other 26. (Mar 2008)
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Christopher Reed on Gun Control
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Republican challenger:
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- 2nd Amendment is an individual right. (Jun 2008)
- The only gun-owner & hunter in this race. (May 2008)
- Individual right to hunting guns and hand guns. (Apr 2008)
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Leonard Boswell on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (IA-3):
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- 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 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. (Jan 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Jim Carlin on Gun Control
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Senate candidate:
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- Will never back down in fight to preserve Second Amendment. (Mar 2021)
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Randy Feenstra on Gun Control
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| Republican (District 4):
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Abby Finkenauer on Gun Control
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Chuck Grassley on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (IA):
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- No-fly lists are imperfect; allow gun sales to those on them. (Jun 2016)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES 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 NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- 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)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Aug 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
- Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
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Theresa Greenfield on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
- Supports background checks & gun violence research. (Jun 2020)
- Like many Iowans who have guns, supports bipartisan laws. (Nov 2019)
- Would allow CDC to do research on gun violence. (Nov 2019)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Ashley Hinson on Gun Control
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Gun Control
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