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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Danny Drew on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Ridiculous to have guns at school in case of bears. (Jun 2017)
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Tom Foley on Gun Control
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Republican challenger:
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- Newtown law added inconveniences on law-abiding citizens. (Aug 2014)
- Let stand current gun laws, but no specific proposals. (Jul 2014)
- Enough on gun control; focus on preventing another Newtown. (Apr 2013)
- Supports 2nd amendment but require reporting stolen firearms. (Dec 2010)
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Ned Lamont on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- We learn first hand the cost of unregulated gun ownership. (Jul 2018)
- Ban bump stocks, and other common sense restrictions. (Jul 2018)
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Mark Lauretti on Gun Control
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| Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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Peter Lumaj on Gun Control
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| Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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Dan Malloy on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor:
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- NRA has developed into a terrorist organization. (Mar 2018)
- Close loopholes; ban bump stocks. (Feb 2018)
- Allow early voting, explore vote by mail. (Feb 2018)
- Restrict sales of "long guns" and ammunition capacity by age. (Apr 2013)
- More guns are not the answer to gun violence. (Jan 2013)
- Reduce illegal gun activity by removing illegal guns. (Nov 2010)
- States for Gun Safety: fill void left by no Federal policy. (Feb 2018)
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Prasad Srinivasan on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- It is person behind AR15s that bring about massacres. (Feb 2018)
- Rated 43% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Nov 2017)
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Bob Stefanowski on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor of Connecticut:
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- No more gun controls; gun owners have been persecuted. (Jul 2018)
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Joe Visconti on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Connecticut Governor:
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- No Sandy Hook well-intentioned but reactionary legislation. (Nov 2014)
- Constitutional right to use firearms if necessary. (Nov 2008)
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David Walker on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Screening for automatic weapons; no felons own guns. (Apr 2012)
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Senate:
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Ann-Marie Adams on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Connecticut U. S. Senate:
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- Newtown massacre exposes race and class prejudice. (Dec 2012)
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Matthew Corey on Gun Control
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| Republican Candidate for Connecticut U.S. Senator:
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Tom Foley on Gun Control
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Wirhdrawn Republican Senate candidate:
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- Newtown law added inconveniences on law-abiding citizens. (Aug 2014)
- Let stand current gun laws, but no specific proposals. (Jul 2014)
- Enough on gun control; focus on preventing another Newtown. (Apr 2013)
- Supports 2nd amendment but require reporting stolen firearms. (Dec 2010)
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Chris Murphy on Gun Control
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5):
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- Teachers don't want to be armed; nor do parents or students. (Aug 2018)
- Stricter gun control laws on a federal level. (Aug 2018)
- Sandy Hook opened my eyes to catastrophe of gun violence. (Sep 2016)
- The NRA created a fantasy world where stockpiles are needed. (Sep 2016)
- NRA has more control over Congress than any other group. (Apr 2012)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
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August Wolf on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Never disarm law abiding Americans. (Apr 2016)
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House:
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Joe Courtney on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Rosa DeLauro on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (CT-3):
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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)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Feb 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Elizabeth Esty on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Mar 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Mar 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Mar 2013)
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Jahana Hayes on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Constituents want gun control, and Hayes will work on it. (Dec 2018)
- Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Jim Himes on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 4):
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- 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)
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John Larson on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (CT-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)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated D 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)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Larry Kudlow on Gun Control
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| Former Council of Economic Advisers:
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Linda McMahon on Gun Control
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Former Small Business Administration:
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- Fully supports Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2010)
- Rated AQ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Jodi Rell on Gun Control
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Republican CT Governor:
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- Tough new gun laws, plus special gun courts. (Sep 2006)
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Jack Orchulli on Gun Control
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| Republican challenger:
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John Rowland on Gun Control
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| Former Republican Governor (1995-2004):
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Gary Franks on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 5):
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Nancy Lee Johnson on Gun Control
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Former Republican challenger, U.S.Rep.:
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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 D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Miriam Masullo on Gun Control
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2004 former Republican challenger:
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- Never forfeit right to own and carry a firearm. (May 2004)
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Rob Simmons on Gun Control
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2010 Senate Challenger (lost GOP primary); formerly US Rep.:
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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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Chris Dodd on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (CT):
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- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- 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 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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Sam Gejdenson 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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Nancy Lee Johnson on Gun Control
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Republican (District 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)
- Voted NO 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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Barbara Bailey Kennelly on Gun Control
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Barbara Kennelly on Gun Control
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| Democrat (retired 1998) (District 1):
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Ned Lamont on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- We learn first hand the cost of unregulated gun ownership. (Jul 2018)
- Ban bump stocks, and other common sense restrictions. (Jul 2018)
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Joseph Lieberman on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator (CT, retiring 2012), ran for V.P. with Gore, ran for president 2004:
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- Licensing & registration violate fundamental right to guns. (May 2003)
- Safe havens: Ban guns in schools and churches. (Apr 2000)
- Safety locks, background checks, & bans on sale to kids. (May 1999)
- Voted NO 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 NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES 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)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
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Jim Maloney on Gun Control
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Democrat (retired) (District 5):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Chris Murphy on Gun Control
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Senate Challenger; Democratic Rep. (CT-5):
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- Teachers don't want to be armed; nor do parents or students. (Aug 2018)
- Stricter gun control laws on a federal level. (Aug 2018)
- Sandy Hook opened my eyes to catastrophe of gun violence. (Sep 2016)
- The NRA created a fantasy world where stockpiles are needed. (Sep 2016)
- NRA has more control over Congress than any other group. (Apr 2012)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
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Alan Schlesinger on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Ease federal gun restrictions. (Oct 2006)
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Christopher Shays on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (CT-4):
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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)
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Rob Simmons on Gun Control
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Republican (District 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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Richard Blumenthal on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator:
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- Sued gun manufacturers to withdraw gun designs. (Jun 2000)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Susan Bysiewicz on Gun Control
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| Democratic Challenger (Lost primary):
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Dan Carter on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Senate:
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- Represented Newtown; but opposed gun control after shooting. (Feb 2020)
- Voted NO on restricting sales of "long guns" and ammo by age. (Apr 2013)
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John Flynn on Gun Control
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Linda McMahon on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Fully supports Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2010)
- Rated AQ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Christopher Shays on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (CT-4):
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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)
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Joe Visconti on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- No Sandy Hook well-intentioned but reactionary legislation. (Nov 2014)
- Constitutional right to use firearms if necessary. (Nov 2008)
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