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Carl Brewer on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for Carl Brewer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Sam Brownback on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (KS): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Sam Brownback on other issues.
  • Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
  • Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Apr 2015)
  • Respect Second Amendment as strongly as First Amendment. (Apr 2007)
  • 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)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Jeff Colyer on Gun Control
Candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Colyer on other issues.
  • Pro-Second Amendment, authentic conservative. (Mar 2021)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2008)
Wink Hartman on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for Wink Hartman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Laura Kelly on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor of Kansas: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Laura Kelly on other issues.
  • Supports common sense gun safety measures and safeguards. (Jul 2018)
  • Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
  • Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Mar 2015)
Kris Kobach on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Kansas Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kris Kobach on other issues.
  • Opposes restrictions on guns. (Aug 2017)
Derek Schmidt on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Derek Schmidt on other issues.
  • Recognize out of state concealed carry permits. (Feb 2021)

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Randall Batson on Gun Control
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Randall Batson on other issues.
  • Strongly supports an absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
  • Possess & trade firearms as owners wish. (Aug 2014)
Barbara Bollier on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Barbara Bollier on other issues.
  • Restrict assault rifles, impose limits on ammunition. (May 2020)
  • Red flag legislation for temporary removal of firearms. (Oct 2019)
  • Allow schools & localities to enact gun restrictions. (May 2016)
  • Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Barry Grissom on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for Barry Grissom on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Kris Kobach on Gun Control
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kris Kobach on other issues.
  • Opposes restrictions on guns. (Aug 2017)
Jake LaTurner on Gun Control
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jake LaTurner on other issues.
  • Second amendment is a foundational right. (Nov 2020)
  • A+ rating from NRA for passage of Constitutional Carry. (Jul 2019)
  • Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
  • Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Mar 2015)
  • Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Dave Lindstrom on Gun Control
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dave Lindstrom on other issues.
  • An assault rifle ban would have no effect on crime. (May 2020)
  • Guns don't create violence, might support background checks. (Aug 2019)
Roger Marshall on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Roger Marshall on other issues.
  • Never encroach on citizens' right to defend themselves. (Jun 2020)
  • Make sure 2nd Amendment rights are never infringed upon. (Nov 2016)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Pat Roberts on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (KS): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Pat Roberts on other issues.
  • Don't mess with people's right to bear arms. (Sep 2014)
  • 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 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)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 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)
Chad Taylor on Gun Control
Democrat Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chad Taylor on other issues.
  • I'm a gun owner, but we need to enforce gun laws. (Jul 2014)
Todd Tiahrt on Gun Control
Republican Representative (KS-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Todd Tiahrt 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)
  • Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Susan Wagle on Gun Control
Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Susan Wagle on other issues.
  • Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
  • Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Mar 2015)
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2016)
Patrick Wiesner on Gun Control
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Patrick Wiesner on other issues.
  • Gun rights are limited: no concealed carry on college campus. (Aug 2016)
Milton Wolf on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Milton Wolf on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
  • Self-defense is a God-given right. (Oct 2013)

House:


Sharice Davids on Gun Control
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Sharice Davids on other issues.
  • Gun violence a public health crisis. (Jun 2019)
  • 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)
Ron Estes on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ron Estes on other issues.
  • Support the rights of gun owners, sportsmen, and hunters. (Apr 2017)
  • Support for concealed carry reciprocity. (Mar 2017)
  • Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Tim Huelskamp on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Tim Huelskamp on other issues.
  • 100% pro-gun voting record. (Nov 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Sep 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Mar 2015)
Lynn Jenkins on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Lynn Jenkins on other issues.
  • Kansans cherish our right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2008)
  • 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. (Apr 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
Roger Marshall on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Roger Marshall on other issues.
  • Never encroach on citizens' right to defend themselves. (Jun 2020)
  • Make sure 2nd Amendment rights are never infringed upon. (Nov 2016)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Mike Pompeo on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pompeo on other issues.
  • Second Amendment builds communities & strong families. (Feb 2021)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
Todd Tiahrt on Gun Control
Republican Representative (KS-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Todd Tiahrt 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)
  • Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Steve Watkins on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Steve Watkins on other issues.
  • Firm believer in the Second Amendment. (Oct 2018)
  • More restrictive gun control doesn't protect public safety. (Sep 2018)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Kevin Yoder on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Yoder on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2011)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Greg Orman on Gun Control
Independent candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Orman on other issues.
  • Don't make it easy for a convict to get guns at gun shows. (Sep 2014)
  • Owns handguns but supports background checks. (Sep 2014)
Mark Parkinson on Gun Control
Former Democratic Governor (2009-2010): Click here for Mark Parkinson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Pompeo on Gun Control
Former Secretary of State: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Pompeo on other issues.
  • Second Amendment builds communities & strong families. (Feb 2021)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
Kathleen Sebelius on Gun Control
Democratic KS Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kathleen Sebelius on other issues.
  • Vetoed concealed carry law. (Apr 2008)
  • Allow machine gun ownership if NFA requirements met. (Apr 2008)
  • No new restrictions: supports second amendment. (Oct 2002)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
Greg Orman on Gun Control
Independent Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Greg Orman on other issues.
  • Don't make it easy for a convict to get guns at gun shows. (Sep 2014)
  • Owns handguns but supports background checks. (Sep 2014)
Bill Graves on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): Click here for Bill Graves on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Dole on Gun Control
Former Republican Senator (Until 1996): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Dole on other issues.
  • Repeal the ban on assault weapons. (Nov 2005)
Sheila Frahm on Gun Control
Former Republican Senate Appointee (1996): Click here for Sheila Frahm on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nancy Kassebaum on Gun Control
Former Republican Senator (Until 1996): Click here for Nancy Kassebaum on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jan Meyers on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Jan Meyers on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joe Bellis on Gun Control
2010 Reform Party Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Bellis on other issues.
  • Armed citizenry is only obstacle to oppressive governmen. (Sep 2010)
Nancy Boyda on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Nancy Boyda on other issues.
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Sam Brownback on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (KS): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Sam Brownback on other issues.
  • Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
  • Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Apr 2015)
  • Respect Second Amendment as strongly as First Amendment. (Apr 2007)
  • 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)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Dan Glickman on Gun Control
Dem. (to Cabinet 1995) (District 4): Click here for Dan Glickman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Lisa Johnston on Gun Control
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Johnston on other issues.
  • Guarantee both 1st and 2nd amendment rights. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated ? by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
Lee Jones on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger (KS): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lee Jones on other issues.
  • Extend ban on assault weapons. (Oct 2004)
Dennis Moore on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (KS-3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Moore 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)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jerry Moran on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (KS-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Moran 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored bill limiting guns by danger, not incompetence. (Mar 2009)
Jim Ryun on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Ryun on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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 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)
Jim Slattery on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Slattery on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jake LaTurner on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jake LaTurner on other issues.
  • Second amendment is a foundational right. (Nov 2020)
  • A+ rating from NRA for passage of Constitutional Carry. (Jul 2019)
  • Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
  • Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Mar 2015)
  • Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Tracey Mann on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tracey Mann on other issues.
  • Protect 2nd Amendment rights instead of restricting them. (Nov 2020)
Jerry Moran on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (KS-1): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Jerry Moran 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)
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
  • 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)
  • Sponsored bill limiting guns by danger, not incompetence. (Mar 2009)
Michael Soetaert on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Michael Soetaert on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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