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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Tom Corbett on Gun Control
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Republican Governor:
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- Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense. (Jun 2011)
- Strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2010)
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Mark Critz on Gun Control
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Democratic Lt.Gov. Challenger:
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- Don't infringe basic rights of 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2010)
- 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. (Mar 2011)
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John Fetterman on Gun Control
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Democratic nominee for Pennsylvania Lt. Gov.:
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- Brandished shotgun after hearing shots fired on street. (Jan 2013)
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Ken Krawchuk on Gun Control
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Libertarian candidate for governor:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (May 2018)
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Michael Nutter on Gun Control
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| Mayor of Philadelphia:
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Allyson Schwartz on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (PA-13):
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- Scored 100% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey. (Aug 2015)
- Restrictions on both assault weapons and handguns. (May 2014)
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- 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. (Jan 2013)
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Scott Wagner on Gun Control
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Republican:
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- Opposes gun restrictions. (Oct 2018)
- 2nd Amendment is one of our constitutional freedoms. (Nov 2014)
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Tom Wolf on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor:
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- Expand background checks; ban bump stocks. (Oct 2018)
- Scored 79% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey. (Aug 2015)
- Universal background checks, & ban assault weapons. (May 2014)
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Senate:
PA 2022: 2022 PA Governor's race
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Lou Barletta on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger for PA Senator:
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- No background checks; but limit bump stocks. (Oct 2018)
- Individual right to keep, own, and use firearms. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes all gun restrictions. ()
- 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)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
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Bob Casey on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (PA):
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- Expanded background checks; ban on bump stocks. (Oct 2018)
- Strong supporter of the second amendment. (Feb 2006)
- Opposes Increased Regulation on Firearm Ownership. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES 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)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (May 2013)
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Jim Christiana on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Pennsylvania U. S. Senator:
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- Opposes background checks on gun purchases. (Apr 2018)
- Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense. (Jun 2011)
- Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense. (Apr 2011)
- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2016)
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Katie McGinty on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Scored 100% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey. (Aug 2015)
- Restrictions on assault weapons but not handguns. (May 2014)
- Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
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Rick Saccone on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger (withdrew):
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- Backed by the NRA. (Oct 2017)
- Don't ban guns for no-fly list; too many false positives. (Jan 2016)
- Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense. (Apr 2011)
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House:
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Lou Barletta on Gun Control
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Republican (District 11):
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- No background checks; but limit bump stocks. (Oct 2018)
- Individual right to keep, own, and use firearms. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes all gun restrictions. ()
- 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)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
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Brendan Boyle on Gun Control
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Democratic House Member (District 13):
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- Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense. (Apr 2011)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Robert Brady on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (PA-1):
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- 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)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Apr 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
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Matt Cartwright on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Sep 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Ryan Costello on Gun Control
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| Republican House Member (District 6):
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Madeleine Dean on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Universal background checks & assault weapons ban. (Sep 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Charles Dent on Gun Control
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Republican:
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Mike Doyle on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (PA-14):
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- 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 C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (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. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Dwight Evans on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Research the public health consequences of firearms violence. (Nov 2016)
- Opposes "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense. (Apr 2011)
- Supports gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Chaka Fattah on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (PA-2):
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- 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)
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Brian Fitzpatrick on Gun Control
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| Republican (District 8):
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Chrissy Houlahan on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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John Joyce on Gun Control
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Republican (District 13):
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- Extremists want to infringe on law abiding citizens' rights. (Apr 2020)
- Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Fred Keller on Gun Control
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Republican (District 12):
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- Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense. (Apr 2011)
- Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Mike Kelly on Gun Control
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Republican (District 3):
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- Right to bear arms is an unassailable right. (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)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Conor Lamb on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Put the background check law into full effect. (Mar 2018)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Marjorie Margolies-Mezvinsky on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger (District 13):
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- Ban assault weapons & handgun sales to minors. (Nov 1994)
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Tom Marino on Gun Control
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Republican (District 10):
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- Individual right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Patrick Meehan on Gun Control
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| Republican (District 7):
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Dan Meuser on Gun Control
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Republican (District 9):
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- Lifetime NRA member; will fight for 2nd Amendment rights. (Oct 2018)
- More restrictive gun control doesn't protect public safety. (Sep 2018)
- Fight to protect the rights of the unborn. (Sep 2018)
- Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Tim Murphy on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (PA-18):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- 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)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Scott Perry on Gun Control
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Republican (District 4):
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- Defend the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2012)
- Supports "stand your ground" expansion to self-defense. (Apr 2011)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Joseph Pitts on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (PA-16):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Guy Reschenthaler on Gun Control
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Republican (District 14):
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- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Keith Rothfus on Gun Control
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Republican (District 12):
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- Strong supporter of the Second Amendment. (Nov 2012)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
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Mary Gay Scanlon on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Guns are a public health issue: get guns off the street. (Oct 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Allyson Schwartz on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (PA-13):
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- Scored 100% on CeaseFire Pennsylvania survey. (Aug 2015)
- Restrictions on both assault weapons and handguns. (May 2014)
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- 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. (Jan 2013)
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Bill Shuster on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (PA-9):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 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. (May 2011)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Lloyd Smucker on Gun Control
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Republican (District 11):
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- Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Glenn Thompson on Gun Control
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Republican (District 5):
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- Deep belief in individuals right to bear arms. (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. (Apr 2011)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Susan Wild on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lou Barletta on Gun Control
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Former Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Governor:
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- No background checks; but limit bump stocks. (Oct 2018)
- Individual right to keep, own, and use firearms. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes all gun restrictions. ()
- 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)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
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Ed Rendell on Gun Control
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Democratic PA Governor:
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- Strengthen existing gun laws; add background checks. (Nov 2006)
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Joe Sestak on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Reform background checks to keep guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 2019)
- Improve background checks; keep guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 2019)
- Strong proponent of common sense gun laws. (Jun 2019)
- Extend the ban on assault weapons. (May 2010)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Jim Gerlach on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (PA-6):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Pat Toomey on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15):
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- Expand background checks and apply terrorist watch lists. (Oct 2016)
- Proud supporter of the Second Amendment. (Dec 2009)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
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Tom Ridge on Gun Control
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| Former Republican Governor (1995-2001); DHS Cabinet Sec'y:
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Mark Schweiker on Gun Control
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| Former Republican Governor (2001-2002):
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Mike Fitzpatrick on Gun Control
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Republican (retiring 2016) (District 8):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Dec 2011)
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Bill Clinger on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 5):
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John Featherman on Gun Control
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2000 Libertarian Challenger for Senate (PA):
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- Second Amendment has conditions. (Jan 2006)
- No lawsuit immunity for gun manufacturers. (Jan 2006)
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Jon Fox on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 13):
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Jim Greenwood on Gun Control
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Republican (Until 2004) (District 8):
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- 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 D+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Joseph Hoeffel on Gun Control
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2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative:
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- 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)
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Joseph Hoeffel on Gun Control
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 13):
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- 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)
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Tom Martin on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Senate Candidate (2006):
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- Gun restrictions are unconstitutional. (Oct 2006)
- Supports absolute right to gun ownership. (Oct 2000)
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Joe McDade on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 10):
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Chuck Pennacchio on Gun Control
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Former Democratic challenger (2006):
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- Irresponsible gun policy is a plague on our nation. (May 2006)
- Supports limits on weapons & sales, and closing loopholes. (May 2006)
- One-a-month handgun limit. (Apr 2006)
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Joe Sestak on Gun Control
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 7):
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- Reform background checks to keep guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 2019)
- Improve background checks; keep guns out of wrong hands. (Jul 2019)
- Strong proponent of common sense gun laws. (Jun 2019)
- Extend the ban on assault weapons. (May 2010)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Bud Shuster on Gun Control
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Former Rep.(resigned 3/3/2001) (District 9):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Betsy Summers on Gun Control
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2004 former Libertarian Challenger:
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- My gun rights are not negotiable. (Oct 2004)
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Robert Walker on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 16):
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Jason Altmire on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Strong supporter of Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2006)
- 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Robert Borski on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Chris Carney on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Protect the Second Amendment. (Nov 2006)
- 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)
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William Coyne on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 14):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Kathy Dahlkemper on Gun Control
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 3):
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- Supports individual’s freedom to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2008)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
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Phil English on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (PA-3):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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George Gekas on Gun Control
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Republican (District 17):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Bill Goodling on Gun Control
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Republican (District 19):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Melissa Hart on Gun Control
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Republican (District 4):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Tim Holden on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (PA-17):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Paul Kanjorski on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (PA-11):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Ron Klink on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Tom Martin on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Gun restrictions are unconstitutional. (Oct 2006)
- Supports absolute right to gun ownership. (Oct 2000)
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Frank Mascara on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 20):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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Paul McHale on Gun Control
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Patrick Joseph Murphy on Gun Control
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 8):
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
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John Murtha on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (PA-12):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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John Peterson on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (PA-5):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
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Todd Platts on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (PA-19):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Sam Rohrer on Gun Control
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Individual right to carry; no right to gun registry. (Apr 2012)
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Carl Romanelli on Gun Control
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Alan Sandals on Gun Control
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Rick Santorum on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator (PA); 2012 presidential frontrunner:
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- Lifetime A+ rating with the NRA; despite trigger lock vote. (Jan 2012)
- 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)
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Marc Scaringi on Gun Control
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Pro-second amendment. (Jan 2012)
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Don Sherwood on Gun Control
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Republican (District 10):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Arlen Specter on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (PA):
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- 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)
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Steve Welch on Gun Control
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Former Republican Challenger (2012):
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- Punish criminals but don't prevent responsible gun ownership. (Mar 2012)
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Curt Weldon on Gun Control
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated B+ 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)
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Mark Critz on Gun Control
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Republican (District 12):
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- Don't infringe basic rights of 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2010)
- 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. (Mar 2011)
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John Fetterman on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Brandished shotgun after hearing shots fired on street. (Jan 2013)
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Tom Smith on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Strong supporter of the Second Amendment. (Mar 2012)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Arlen Specter-2001 on Gun Control
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Everett Stern on Gun Control
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- High capacity magazines ok; decreasing waiting periods ok. (Nov 2015)
- Absolute supporter of the Second Amendment. (Apr 2015)
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Pat Toomey on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (PA-15):
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- Expand background checks and apply terrorist watch lists. (Oct 2016)
- Proud supporter of the Second Amendment. (Dec 2009)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
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