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Daniel Biss on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Daniel Biss on other issues.
  • Support sensible gun laws. (Sep 2017)
Jeanne Ives on Gun Control
Republican Challenger for IL Governor: Click here for Jeanne Ives on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Chris Kennedy on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Kennedy on other issues.
  • Stricter gun laws in tandem with mental health care. (Sep 2017)
Ameya Pawar on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ameya Pawar on other issues.
  • Require gun liability insurance. (Sep 2017)
J.B. Pritzker on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Illinois Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for J.B. Pritzker on other issues.
  • Enforce & enact commonsense gun laws. (Feb 2019)
  • Supports 2nd Amendment AND the fight for gun safety. (Apr 2017)
Pat Quinn on Gun Control
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pat Quinn on other issues.
  • Comprehensive plan for gun safety & violence prevention. (Feb 2013)
Bruce Rauner on Gun Control
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bruce Rauner on other issues.
  • Restrict access for criminals/mentally ill; ban bump stocks. (Nov 2018)
  • Crack down on out of state gun traffickers. (Jul 2017)

Senate:

IL 2022: 2022 IL Governor's race


Mark Curran on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Curran on other issues.
  • Absent amendment, many proposed laws unconstitutional. (Jan 2020)
  • Focus on mental health & video games, not guns. (Aug 2019)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Tammy Duckworth on Gun Control
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Duckworth on other issues.
  • Rated 7% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2012)
  • Supports restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Richard Durbin on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (IL): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Richard Durbin on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
  • 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)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
Sharon Hansen on Gun Control
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sharon Hansen on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
  • I am 100% pro second amendment. (Dec 2013)
  • Gun violence increases proportionate to level of gun control. (Dec 2013)
  • Don't bow down to money instead of our rights. (Oct 2013)
Napoleon Harris on Gun Control
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Napoleon Harris on other issues.
  • No concealed carry on private property, unless posted. ()
  • Ban 3D-printed handguns for personal use. ()
Jim Oberweis on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Oberweis on other issues.
  • Rated 83% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Jan 2008)
Anne Stava-Murray on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Anne Stava-Murray on other issues.
  • Proactive legislation to crack down on reckless gun owners. (Oct 2018)
  • We can reduce number of gun-related suicides. (Oct 2018)
  • Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
Doug Truax on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger (lost primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Doug Truax on other issues.
  • Hearings on "Stand Your Ground" laws don't address issue. (Nov 2013)
Andrea Zopp on Gun Control
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrea Zopp on other issues.
  • Address gun law loopholes: background checks & more. (Dec 2015)

House:


Mike Bost on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 12): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bost on other issues.
  • Right to bear arms must be preserved and defended. (Nov 2014)
  • More enforcement on laws on purchase and possession of guns. (Nov 2000)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • 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)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Cheri Bustos on Gun Control
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Cheri Bustos on other issues.
  • Protect access to public lands for hunting & shooting. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Sean Casten on Gun Control
Democrat (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sean Casten on other issues.
  • Bring back the Assault Weapons Ban. (May 2020)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Danny Davis on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IL-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Danny Davis on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • 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)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
  • Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Rodney Davis on Gun Control
Republican (District 13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Davis on other issues.
  • Unabashed supporter of our Second Amendment rights. (Oct 2012)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Bob Dold on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Dold on other issues.
  • Supports restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
Bill Enyart on Gun Control
Democrat (District 12): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Enyart on other issues.
  • Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
Bill Foster on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Foster on other issues.
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Chuy Garcia on Gun Control
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chuy Garcia on other issues.
  • Controls on guns are in the bounds of Constitution. (Oct 2018)
  • Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Luis Gutierrez on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IL-4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Luis Gutierrez 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)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
Randy Hultgren on Gun Control
Republican (District 14): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Randy Hultgren on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
Robin Kelly on Gun Control
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robin Kelly on other issues.
  • Sponsored repealing "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Adam Kinzinger on Gun Control
Republican (District 16): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Adam Kinzinger on other issues.
  • Strong supporter of the Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Raja Krishnamoorthi on Gun Control
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Raja Krishnamoorthi on other issues.
  • Common-sense gun laws, plus fund gun research. (Nov 2016)
  • Expanded real-time background checks. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Darin LaHood on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 18): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Darin LaHood on other issues.
  • Staunch advocate for 2nd Amendment and right to bear arms. (May 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Dan Lipinski on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IL-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dan Lipinski on other issues.
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Mar 2013)
  • Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Mar 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Mike Quigley on Gun Control
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Quigley on other issues.
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
  • Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Mel Reynolds on Gun Control
Democratic candidate (District 2): Click here for Mel Reynolds on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Roskam on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for Peter Roskam on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bobby Rush on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IL-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Rush 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)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Jan Schakowsky on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IL-9): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jan Schakowsky 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)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
  • Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Feb 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Brad Schneider on Gun Control
Democrat (District 10): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Brad Schneider on other issues.
  • Reinstate federal Assault Weapons Ban. (Nov 2012)
  • Supports restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
  • Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
John Shimkus on Gun Control
Republican Representative (IL-19): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Shimkus 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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • 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)
Lauren Underwood on Gun Control
Democrat (District 14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lauren Underwood on other issues.
  • Universal background checks; repeal Dickey Amendment. (May 2020)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Rod Blagojevich on Gun Control
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Joe Walsh on Gun Control
Republican presidential primary challenger: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Walsh on other issues.
  • Kinderguardian satire: "Happy shooting, kids". (Oct 2019)
  • Arm school employees to prevent school shootings. (Sep 2019)
  • Federal background check at gun shows and online. (Sep 2019)
  • Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny. (Oct 2016)
  • Fast and Furious: an attack on gun owners & gun dealers. (Oct 2011)
  • Supports right to own hand guns & to carry concealed weapons. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
Tammy Duckworth on Gun Control
Democrat (retiring 2016) (District 8): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Tammy Duckworth on other issues.
  • Rated 7% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2012)
  • Supports restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Jesse Louis Jackson on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IL-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Louis Jackson 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 D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
Bobby Schilling on Gun Control
Republican challenger 2014 (District 17): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Schilling on other issues.
  • Elected officials must uphold Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
Aaron Schock on Gun Control
Republican (resigned 2015) (District 18): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Aaron Schock on other issues.
  • 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. (Sep 2011)
George Ryan on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (1999-2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for George Ryan on other issues.
  • Long-time supporter of gun control; more criminal penalties. (Nov 1999)
James Thompson on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (1977-1990): Click here for James Thompson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Philip Crane on Gun Control
Republican (Until 2004) (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Philip Crane on other issues.
  • 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)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
James Durkin on Gun Control
2002 Former Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for James Durkin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Harris Fawell on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 13): Click here for Harris Fawell on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Fitzgerald on Gun Control
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Peter Fitzgerald on other issues.
  • 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)
Mike Flanagan on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Mike Flanagan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Denny Hastert on Gun Control
Republican (Retired 2007) (District 14): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Denny Hastert on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Alan Keyes on Gun Control
American Independent nominee for President; 2004 Republican challenger for IL Senate: Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for Alan Keyes on other issues.
  • Fiercely defend the Second Amendment. (Aug 2008)
  • Gun control agenda mistrusts ordinary citizens. (Oct 2007)
  • Fundamental DUTY of free citizens to keep & bear arms. (Oct 2007)
  • Gun control mentality means crooks have all the guns. (Oct 2004)
  • Second Amendment not about hunting, but about national duty. (Aug 2004)
  • No federal role in gun safety-leave it to states & parents. (Jan 2000)
  • Teach high school students to use guns. (Dec 1999)
  • Columbine killers lacked moral development - not gun laws. (Jun 1999)
  • Gun control is an outcome of godless materialism. (May 1999)
  • Control people’s passions - not the things they use. (May 1999)
  • Columbine killers lacked moral development - not gun laws. (May 1999)
  • Against banning guns since that won’t end violence. (Jan 1999)
  • Supports right to bear arms for all types and uses of guns. (Jan 1999)
  • No bans on legal firearms; allow concealed carry. (Jul 1996)
William Lipinski on Gun Control
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for William Lipinski on other issues.
  • 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Carol Moseley-Braun on Gun Control
Former Democratic Senator (Until 1998): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Carol Moseley-Braun on other issues.
  • Ban semi-automatics; more background checks & enforcement. (Jan 2004)
  • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Barack Obama on Gun Control
Democratic President (2009-2017); IL Senator (2004-2008): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Barack Obama on other issues.
  • Stricter gun rules, with or without Congress. (Jan 2014)
  • Gun violence victims deserve a vote. (Feb 2013)
  • I believe in 2nd Amendment, but not war weapons on streets. (Oct 2012)
  • Fast-and-Furious: no prosecutions for Mexican gun/drug snafu. (Jun 2012)
  • Midwestern "bitter clingers" frustrated over broken promises. (Aug 2009)
  • Opposed bill okaying illegal gun use in home invasions. (Aug 2008)
  • Ok for states & cities to determine local gun laws. (Apr 2008)
  • FactCheck: Yes, Obama endorsed Illinois handgun ban. (Apr 2008)
  • April 2008: "Bittergate" labeled Obama elitist. (Apr 2008)
  • Respect 2nd Amendment, but local gun bans ok. (Feb 2008)
  • Provide some common-sense enforcement on gun licensing. (Jan 2008)
  • 2000: cosponsored bill to limit purchases to 1 gun per month. (Oct 2007)
  • Concealed carry OK for retired police officers. (Aug 2007)
  • Stop unscrupulous gun dealers dumping guns in cities. (Jul 2007)
  • Keep guns out of inner cities--but also problem of morality. (Oct 2006)
  • Bush erred in failing to renew assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
  • Ban semi-automatics, and more possession restrictions. (Jul 1998)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Jack Ryan on Gun Control
Former Republican Senate challenger (2004): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Ryan on other issues.
  • Fight to protect constitutional guarantee of gun rights. (Jun 2004)
  • Fight to protect constitutional guarantee of gun rights. (May 2004)
Paul Simon on Gun Control
Former Democratic Senator (Until 1997): Click here for Paul Simon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Melissa Bean on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IL-8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Melissa Bean on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Roland Burris on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator (retiring 2010): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Roland Burris on other issues.
  • Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
Cardiss Collins on Gun Control
Democrat (1973-1996) (District 7): Click here for Cardiss Collins on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jerry Costello on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (IL-12): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Costello 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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Kathy Cummings on Gun Control
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kathy Cummings on other issues.
  • 2nd amendment doesn’t include automatic weapons or WMDs. (Aug 2008)
Rahm Emanuel on Gun Control
Democratic Rep. (IL-5); Chief of Staff-Designee: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rahm Emanuel 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)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Lane Evans on Gun Control
Democrat (District 17): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Lane Evans 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)
Thomas Ewing on Gun Control
Republican (District 15): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Ewing on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Alexi Giannoulias on Gun Control
2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently State Treasurer: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Alexi Giannoulias on other issues.
  • Supports background checks & assault weapons ban. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
Debbie Halvorson on Gun Control
Democrat (until 2010) (District 11): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Debbie Halvorson on other issues.
  • Ardent supporter of the Second Amendment. (Nov 2008)
Phil Hare on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Phil Hare on other issues.
  • No armor piercing ammunition; yes child safety locks. (Nov 2006)
Henry Hyde on Gun Control
Republican (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Henry Hyde on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Timothy Johnson on Gun Control
Republican Representative (IL-15): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Timothy Johnson 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)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Mark Kirk on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
  • Both major-party Senate candidates support gun restrictions. (Oct 2016)
  • Require trigger locks; enforce Brady Bill. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
Ray LaHood on Gun Control
Republican Representative (IL-18): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Ray LaHood 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Donald Manzullo on Gun Control
Republican Representative (IL-16): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Donald Manzullo 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 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2012)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
David Phelps on Gun Control
Democrat (District 19): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Phelps on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
John Porter on Gun Control
Republican (retired) (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Porter on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Glenn Poshard on Gun Control
Democrat (District 19): Click here for Glenn Poshard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steven Sauerberg on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for Steven Sauerberg on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Larry Stafford on Gun Control
Libertarian challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Larry Stafford on other issues.
  • Individual right to carry & use guns. (Mar 2008)
Joe Walsh on Gun Control
Republican (District 8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Joe Walsh on other issues.
  • Kinderguardian satire: "Happy shooting, kids". (Oct 2019)
  • Arm school employees to prevent school shootings. (Sep 2019)
  • Federal background check at gun shows and online. (Sep 2019)
  • Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny. (Oct 2016)
  • Fast and Furious: an attack on gun owners & gun dealers. (Oct 2011)
  • Supports right to own hand guns & to carry concealed weapons. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Jan 2012)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
Jerry Weller on Gun Control
Republican Representative (IL-11): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Weller 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 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Sidney Yates on Gun Control
Democrat (retired 1998) (District 9): Click here for Sidney Yates on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Judy Biggert on Gun Control
Republican Representative (IL-13): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Judy Biggert 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 YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Rod Blagojevich on Gun Control
Democratic IL Governor; previously Representative (IL-5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rod Blagojevich on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Jeanne Ives on Gun Control
Republican (District 6): Click here for Jeanne Ives on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Kirk on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (IL-10): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kirk on other issues.
  • Both major-party Senate candidates support gun restrictions. (Oct 2016)
  • Require trigger locks; enforce Brady Bill. (Sep 2000)
  • Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
Mary Miller on Gun Control
Republican (District 21): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mary Miller on other issues.
  • Enforce existing laws rather than enacting new ones. (Nov 2020)
Marie Newman on Gun Control
Democrat (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Marie Newman on other issues.
Jim Oberweis on Gun Control
Republican (District 14): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Oberweis on other issues.
  • Rated 83% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Jan 2008)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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