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Mick Cornett on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mick Cornett on other issues.
  • Supports 2nd Amendment; enforce laws already on the books. (Feb 2018)
Joe Dorman on Gun Control
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Dorman on other issues.
  • Ok for school employees to carry handguns in school. (Mar 2013)
  • Co-sponsored "Stand Your Ground Law". (May 2008)
Drew Edmondson on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Drew Edmondson on other issues.
  • Long history of being an advocate of the Second Amendment. (Jun 2008)
Mary Fallin on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mary Fallin on other issues.
  • Veto constitutional carry: No handguns without a permit. (May 2018)
  • Allow armed stand-your-ground in churches. (May 2018)
  • Gun ownership is a constitutionally protected right. (Nov 2010)
  • Right to bear arms is in Constitution for a good reason. (Nov 2006)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
Brad Henry on Gun Control
Democratic OK Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brad Henry on other issues.
  • Protect gun ownership. (Aug 2002)
Scott Inman on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scott Inman on other issues.
  • Don't allow armed stand-your-ground in churches. (Apr 2018)
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2016)
Connie Johnson on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Oklahoma Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Connie Johnson on other issues.
  • Support 2nd amendment, but deal with unabated gun violence. (Sep 2014)
Joe Maldonado on Gun Control
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Maldonado on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2018)
Chris Powell on Gun Control
Libertarian candidate for governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Chris Powell on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2018)
Gary Richardson on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gary Richardson on other issues.
  • Completely supportive of the Second Amendment. (May 2017)
Kevin Stitt on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Stitt on other issues.
  • NRA member who will fight for 2nd Amendment rights. (Jul 2018)
Ervin Yen on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Ervin Yen on other issues.
  • Opposed permitless carry bill. (Jul 2018)
  • Allow armed stand-your-ground in churches. (Apr 2018)

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Abby Broyles on Gun Control
Democratic nominee for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Abby Broyles on other issues.
  • Supports universal background checks; against confiscation. (Jul 2020)
James Inhofe on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (OK): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for James Inhofe on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (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 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 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. (Jun 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • 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)
Connie Johnson on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Connie Johnson on other issues.
  • Support 2nd amendment, but deal with unabated gun violence. (Sep 2014)
T.W. Shannon on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for T.W. Shannon on other issues.
  • Right to keep and bear arms, without restrictions. (Jan 2014)
Matt Silverstein on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Matt Silverstein on other issues.
  • Support the 2nd amendment's right-to-bear arms. (Aug 2013)
Mike Workman on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Workman on other issues.
  • Favors common sense gun laws. (Jun 2016)

House:


Dan Boren on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OK-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Dan Boren on other issues.
  • Will never vote to weaken your 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • 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. (Feb 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Jim Bridenstine on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Bridenstine on other issues.
  • Gun ownership is a constitutional right. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
Tom Cole on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OK-4): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Tom Cole 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)
  • 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. (Apr 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 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)
Kevin Hern on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kevin Hern on other issues.
  • Pro 2nd Amendment; fight for gun rights for everyone. (Oct 2018)
  • More restrictive gun control doesn't protect public safety. (Sep 2018)
  • Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Kendra Horn on Gun Control
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kendra Horn on other issues.
  • Commonsense gun safety laws don't threaten 2nd Amendment. (May 2020)
  • Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Frank Dean Lucas on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OK-3): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Frank Dean Lucas 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)
  • 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. (Apr 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Markwayne Mullin on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Markwayne Mullin on other issues.
  • 2nd Amendment is crucial to ensuring our freedom. (Nov 2012)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Steve Russell on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Steve Russell on other issues.
  • I actually know the muzzle end of a rifle. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)

Former candidates & officeholders:


James Lankford on Gun Control
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Lankford on other issues.
  • No micro-stamping; more guns means less crime. (Jan 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2011)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
Frank Keating on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): Click here for Frank Keating on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Steve Largent on Gun Control
Former Republican Challenger (2002): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Largent on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Brad Carson on Gun Control
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brad Carson on other issues.
  • I’m A-rated by the NRA. (Oct 2004)
  • 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)
Don Nickles on Gun Control
Former Republican incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Don Nickles on other issues.
  • 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)
David Walters on Gun Control
2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OK): Click here for David Walters on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Brad Carson on Gun Control
Democrat (Retired) (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Brad Carson on other issues.
  • I’m A-rated by the NRA. (Oct 2004)
  • 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)
Tom Coburn on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Tom Coburn on other issues.
  • Both Carson and Coburn have 100% NRA records. (Oct 2004)
  • 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 decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • 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. (Oct 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • 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)
Mary Fallin on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mary Fallin on other issues.
  • Veto constitutional carry: No handguns without a permit. (May 2018)
  • Allow armed stand-your-ground in churches. (May 2018)
  • Gun ownership is a constitutionally protected right. (Nov 2010)
  • Right to bear arms is in Constitution for a good reason. (Nov 2006)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
Ernest Istook on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ernest Istook 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)
Steve Largent on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Largent on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Mark Myles on Gun Control
2010 Democratic Challenger: Click here for Mark Myles on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Andrew Rice on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Andrew Rice on other issues.
  • Supports individual right to own firearms. (Jun 2008)
Wes Watkins on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Wes Watkins on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
J.C. Watts on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for J.C. Watts on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Stephanie Bice on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stephanie Bice on other issues.
  • Allow armed stand-your-ground in churches. (Apr 2018)
  • Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Tom Coburn on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OK-2): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Tom Coburn on other issues.
  • Both Carson and Coburn have 100% NRA records. (Oct 2004)
  • 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 decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • 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. (Oct 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • 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)
James Lankford on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Lankford on other issues.
  • No micro-stamping; more guns means less crime. (Jan 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2011)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
John Sullivan on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OK-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Sullivan 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)
  • 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. (Apr 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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