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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Matt Brown on Gun Control
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Donald Carcieri on Gun Control
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Allan Fung on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor of Rhode Island:
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- State funding for armed police at all schools. (Sep 2018)
- Against assault rifle ban. (Feb 2018)
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Dan McKee on Gun Control
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| Democratic candidate for governor:
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Patricia Morgan on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Rhode Island Governor:
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- Upgrade security measures in schools instead of banning guns. (Aug 2018)
- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Oct 2017)
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Gina Raimondo on Gun Control
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Secretay of Commerce:
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- Pushed for a permanent ban on 3D-printed guns. (Jan 2021)
- Close loopholes; ban assault weapons. (Jan 2020)
- Ban all firearms from public school buildings and grounds. (Aug 2018)
- Enact common-sense gun control measures. (Nov 2014)
- States for Gun Safety: fill void left by no Federal policy. (Feb 2018)
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Senate:
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Bob Flanders on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Security measures & dedicated first responder at schools. (Nov 2018)
- Ban devices that turn guns into massive killing machines. (Nov 2017)
- Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Nov 2018)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Bobby Nardolillo on Gun Control
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| Republican candidate for Rhode Island U.S. Senator:
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Jack Reed on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (RI):
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- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Allen Waters on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Rhode Island U. S. Senator:
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- Strong supporter of the Second Amendment. (Dec 2019)
- Opposes strengthening gun laws. (Jul 2017)
- I keep my gun license in my pocket. (Jun 2017)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Sheldon Whitehouse on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator, previously attorney general:
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- Common-sense solutions to fight gun crime. (Jul 2006)
- Fight to keep guns off our streets. (Jul 2006)
- Strengthened penalties for armed criminals. (Dec 2005)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Mark Zaccaria on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
- Second Amendment guarantees individual right to own guns. (Nov 2010)
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David Cicilline on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Sponsored banning firearm sales 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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James Langevin on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (RI-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)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Lincoln Chafee on Gun Control
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Distrust of government is reason for 2d Amendment advocacy. (Jan 2020)
- Distrust of government is reason for 2nd Amendment. (Jan 2020)
- My "F" rating from NRA means I vote for common sense. (Oct 2015)
- Common-ground, commonsense safety legislation. (Oct 2015)
- 2014: B+ rating from Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (Jun 2015)
- 2013: Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. (Jun 2015)
- Common sense adherence to the Second Amendment. (Jun 2015)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
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Chris Young on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2008)
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Lincoln Almond on Gun Control
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| Former Republican Governor (1995-2002):
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Myrth York on Gun Control
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| Former Democrat Challenger (1994, 1998, 2002):
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John Chafee on Gun Control
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Lincoln Chafee on Gun Control
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Libertarian presidential challenger; Independent RI Governor; Republican Senator (1999-2007):
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- Distrust of government is reason for 2d Amendment advocacy. (Jan 2020)
- Distrust of government is reason for 2nd Amendment. (Jan 2020)
- My "F" rating from NRA means I vote for common sense. (Oct 2015)
- Common-ground, commonsense safety legislation. (Oct 2015)
- 2014: B+ rating from Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. (Jun 2015)
- 2013: Ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. (Jun 2015)
- Common sense adherence to the Second Amendment. (Jun 2015)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
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Claiborne Pell on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senator (Former):
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Matt Brown on Gun Control
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Patrick Kennedy on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (RI-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)
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Stephen Laffey on Gun Control
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Carl Sheeler on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Prior felonies should restrict gun ownership. (Aug 2006)
- Supports safety locks, licensing, background checks, & more. (Nov 2004)
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Bob Tingle on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger (RI):
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2008)
- Fiercely supportive of the Second Amendment. (Jul 2008)
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Robert Weygand on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Barry Hinckley on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Preserve our Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2011)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
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