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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jeff Burningham on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Gun owner who supports the Second Amendment. (Jan 2020)
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Spencer Cox on Gun Control
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger:
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- Supports concealed carry of guns without a permit. (Mar 2013)
- Rated 79% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Oct 2017)
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Gary Herbert on Gun Control
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Republican Governor:
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- Vetoed concealed carry of guns without a permit. (Mar 2013)
- Support the 2nd Amendment as well as the 10th. (Jan 2010)
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Greg Hughes on Gun Control
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Utah Republican Governor:
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- 2nd Amendment guarantees right to bear arms. (Apr 2020)
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Jon Huntsman on Gun Control
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Republican UT Governor:
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- Absolutely veto a ban on assault weapons. (Jun 2011)
- Conservative line on gun control. (May 2009)
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Aimee Winder Newton on Gun Control
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| Utah Democratic Governor:
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Chris Peterson on Gun Control
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| Democratic Governor Challenger:
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Mike Weinholtz on Gun Control
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| Democratic candidate for Governor:
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Senate:
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Craig Bowden on Gun Control
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Libertarian candidate for Utah U. S. Senate:
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- No gun restrictions except on convicted felons. (Mar 2018)
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Misty Snow on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- More background checks; no guns to violent criminals. (Aug 2016)
- Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Supports more restrictive gun control laws. (Nov 2016)
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Jonathan Swinton on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate challenger:
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Jenny Wilson on Gun Control
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| Democratic candidate for Utah U.S. Senator:
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House:
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Rob Bishop on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (UT-1):
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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. (Jul 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)
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John Curtis on Gun Control
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Republican (District 3):
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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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Mia Love on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 4):
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- Ardent supporter of the Second Amendment. (Aug 2014)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Ben McAdams on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 4):
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- Ban bump stocks; close the gun show/internet loopholes. (Sep 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Chris Stewart on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Rocky Anderson on Gun Control
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Justice Party challenger for President:
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- Only reason for assault weapons is to kill people quickly. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Feb 2012)
- Six-point plan to help curb gun violence. (Sep 2004)
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Vaughn Cook on Gun Control
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| Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Jonathan Johnson on Gun Control
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Protect right to own and carry guns. (Dec 2015)
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Orrin Hatch on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (UT):
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- Supports 2nd Amendment, with stricter gun law enforcement. (Oct 1999)
- Mental health check as part of background check. (Sep 1999)
- Gun violence problems can be solved by more enforcement. (Sep 1999)
- Trigger locks, gun show restrictions, import restrictions. (Aug 1999)
- Guns should be sold with safety devices. (May 1999)
- Enforce existing gun laws & extend them to juveniles. (May 1999)
- Enforce existing gun laws & extend them to juveniles. (May 1999)
- Prosecute gun crimes federally & severely. (Apr 1999)
- 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)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 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)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Mitt Romney on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger for UT Senator:
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- Prevent school shootings with state and local action. (Feb 2018)
- No new gun legislation; enforce the existing laws. (Oct 2012)
- Fully investigate "Fast and Furious" program. (Oct 2012)
- Newt Gingrich's gun, crime & drug issues compared to Mitt's. (Feb 2012)
- 1994: backed 5-day waiting period on gun sales. (Jan 2012)
- Find common ground with pro-gun & anti-gun groups. (Jan 2012)
- 2002: I will not chip away at MA's tough gun laws. (Nov 2011)
- 2008: "Lifelong" devotion to hunting meant "small varmints". (Jan 2010)
- 2002: My positions won't make me the hero of the NRA. (Nov 2008)
- GovWatch: 1994: did not “line up with the NRA”. (Feb 2008)
- Support the 2nd Amendment AND the assault weapon ban. (Jan 2008)
- I support the work of the NRA, but disagree sometimes. (Dec 2007)
- Ok to ban lethal weapons that threaten police. (Dec 2007)
- Compromise MA gun bills were net gain for gun owner. (Aug 2007)
- Supports Second Amendment rights but also assault weapon ban. (May 2007)
- Will support assault weapons bill and Brady Bill. (Aug 1994)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Jason Chaffetz on Gun Control
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2012 Senate Challenger; Republicam House member (UT-3):
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- Support Second 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. (Apr 2011)
- Sponsored bill allowing reloading spent military ammunition. (Apr 2009)
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Jim Matheson on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (UT-2):
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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 B+ 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)
- 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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Mike Leavitt-Gov on Gun Control
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| Former Republican Governor (1993-2003); Sec. HHS and EPA:
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Olene Walker on Gun Control
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| Former Republican Governor (2003-2004):
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Merrill Cook on Gun Control
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2010 Republican challenger (lost primary):
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- Voted YES 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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Merrill Cook on Gun Control
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Former Republican (until 2001) (District 2):
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- Voted YES 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 Van Dam on Gun Control
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| 2004 former Democratic challenger:
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Enid Waldholtz on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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Pete Ashdown on Gun Control
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Democratic challenger:
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- Current laws are reasonable and are working. (Jun 2006)
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Robert Bennett on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator (UT):
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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)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Jason Chaffetz on Gun Control
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2012 Senate Challenger; Republicam House member (UT-3):
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- Support Second 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. (Apr 2011)
- Sponsored bill allowing reloading spent military ammunition. (Apr 2009)
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Sam Granato on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic challenger:
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- Rated ? by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
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James Hansen on Gun Control
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
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Scott Howell on Gun Control
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2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (UT):
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- Background checks, but concealed carry ok. (Nov 2000)
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Dan Liljenquist on Gun Control
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Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Proud gun owner; fight to keep that right protected. (May 2012)
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Chris Cannon on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (UT-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)
- 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Mike Lee on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator:
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- Expanded background check first, not assault weapon ban. (Jun 2013)
- Individual right to bear arms. (Jul 2010)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Rated AQ 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)
- Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Sep 2010)
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Blake Moore on Gun Control
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Republican (District 1):
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- Fully supports the second amendment and right to bear arms. (Dec 2020)
- Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Burgess Owens on Gun Control
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| Republican (District 4):
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