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David Baria-x on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for David Baria-x on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Phil Bryant on Gun Control
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Phil Bryant on other issues.
  • Protect schools from violence with active shooter drills. (Jan 2019)
  • Concealed carry without permit; that's a fundamental right. (Apr 2015)
  • Defend the Second Amendment. (May 2011)
Robert Foster on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Robert Foster on other issues.
  • Second amendment is final check & balance in Constitution. (Dec 2018)
Jim Hood on Gun Control
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Hood on other issues.
  • Guns ok on school property, with enhanced license. (Oct 2013)
Trent Lott on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (MS): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Trent Lott on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Tate Reeves on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tate Reeves on other issues.
  • Pro-gun rights; lowered barriers to concealed carry. (Mar 2018)
Howard Sherman on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Howard Sherman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Waller on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Bill Waller on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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David Baria on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for David Baria on other issues.
  • Common-sense measures, like restrict semi-automatic weapons. (Oct 2018)
  • I support 2nd Amendment along with rest of Bill of Rights. (May 2018)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Jensen Bohren on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jensen Bohren on other issues.
  • Reduce lethality of weapons and research gun violence. (Feb 2018)
  • Moratorium on studying gun violence must be lifted. (Jan 2018)
Travis Childers on Gun Control
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Travis Childers on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
Mike Espy on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Mississippi U. S. Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Mike Espy on other issues.
  • I believe in the Second Amendment, but things have changed. (Oct 2018)
  • Won the National Rifle Association's "silver rifle" award. (Sep 2018)
  • Won the National Rifle Association's "silver rifle" award. (Sep 2018)
  • Appeared in advertisement in support of NRA. (Feb 1989)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Cindy Hyde-Smith on Gun Control
Republican Mississippi U. S. Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Cindy Hyde-Smith on other issues.
  • Right to bear arms is essential to American Liberty. (Oct 2018)
  • Concealed carry for retired cops, even in public parks. (Apr 2010)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Chris McDaniel on Gun Control
Republican challenger: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Chris McDaniel on other issues.
  • Allow firearms without government permission. (Oct 2018)
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
  • Blames rising gun violence on "hip-hop" culture. (Jan 2014)
  • Preserve the rights of gun owners. (Jan 2013)
  • Concealed carry for retired cops, even in public parks. (Apr 2010)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Roger Wicker on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Roger Wicker on other issues.
  • More gun control laws are not the answer to gun problems. (Oct 2018)
  • 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 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
  • Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)

House:


Michael Guest on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michael Guest on other issues.
  • Keep our 2nd Amendment gun rights. (Sep 2018)
  • Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Gregg Harper on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gregg Harper on other issues.
  • Work to protect our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2008)
  • 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)
Trent Kelly on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Trent Kelly on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Steven Palazzo on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steven Palazzo on other issues.
  • Second Amendment provides an individual right. (Nov 2010)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Gene Taylor on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MS-4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Gene Taylor 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Bennie Thompson on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MS-2): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Bennie Thompson 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)
  • Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Robert Gray on Gun Control
Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial Nominee: Click here for Robert Gray on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vicki Slater on Gun Control
Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate (lost primary): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Vicki Slater on other issues.
  • I know the value of our Second Amendment rights. (Jun 2015)
  • Strengthen law enforcement to reduce gun violence. (Jun 2015)
Tate Reeves on Gun Control
Lt. Gov; Republican possibility for 2018 special US Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tate Reeves on other issues.
  • Pro-gun rights; lowered barriers to concealed carry. (Mar 2018)
Alan Nunnelee on Gun Control
Republican (deceased 2015) (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alan Nunnelee on other issues.
  • Right to bear arms is an individual right. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
Roger Wicker on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Republican Representative (MS-1): Click here for 18 full quotes OR click here for Roger Wicker on other issues.
  • More gun control laws are not the answer to gun problems. (Oct 2018)
  • 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 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
  • Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
Haley Barbour on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (2004-2012): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Haley Barbour on other issues.
  • Concealed carry for retired cops, even in public parks. (Apr 2010)
  • Protect the rights of gun owners. (Jan 2006)
  • Gun control doesn't work; moral choices do. (Apr 1996)
Kirk Fordice on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (1992-1999): Click here for Kirk Fordice on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ronnie Musgrove on Gun Control
2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ronnie Musgrove on other issues.
  • Second Amendment privileges, with safety education. (Aug 2003)
Haley Barbour on Gun Control
Former Republican challenger (2006), Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Haley Barbour on other issues.
  • Concealed carry for retired cops, even in public parks. (Apr 2010)
  • Protect the rights of gun owners. (Jan 2006)
  • Gun control doesn't work; moral choices do. (Apr 1996)
Bill Bowlin on Gun Control
Former Democratic Challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Bowlin on other issues.
  • Licenses and permits ok; but allow concealed carry. (May 2006)
Ronnie Musgrove on Gun Control
2008 Senate challenger; previously Democratic MS Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ronnie Musgrove on other issues.
  • Second Amendment privileges, with safety education. (Aug 2003)
Travis Childers on Gun Control
Democrat (until 2010) (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Travis Childers on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
Erik Fleming on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Erik Fleming on other issues.
  • Enforce existing laws; allow concealed carry. (Sep 2006)
Trent Lott on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (MS): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Trent Lott on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Charles Pickering on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MS-3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Pickering on other issues.
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Chip Pickering on Gun Control
Republican challenger, U.S. Rep.: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Chip Pickering 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)
Ronnie Shows on Gun Control
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ronnie Shows on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Gene Taylor on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MS-4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Gene Taylor 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Thad Cochran on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (MS): Click here for 16 full quotes OR click here for Thad Cochran on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • 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)
Albert N. Gore on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Albert N. Gore on other issues.
    No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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