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Marco Battaglia 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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Nate Boulton on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic candidate for Iowa Gov: 
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    - No guns for 14-year-olds, even with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
    
 - Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Oct 2017)
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Chet Culver on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Apr 2010)
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Cathy Glasson on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic candidate for governor: 
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    - Gun violence is a public health crisis and an epidemic. (May 2018)
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Jack Hatch on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Challenger: 
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    - Supports background checks, licensing, and enforcement. (Nov 2002)
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Tom Hoefling on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Challenger : 
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    - Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Strongly supports gun rights. (Jan 2014)
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Fred Hubbell on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic candidate for governor of Iowa: 
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    - Start the conversation between gun control & public safety. (Mar 2018)
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Rich Leopold on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic candidate for Governor: 
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Andy McGuire on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic candidate for Governor IA: 
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Jake Porter 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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Kim Reynolds on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican: 
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    - Supports "stand your ground" provisions. (Nov 2018)
    
 - Concealed carry at statehouse okay. (Jun 2017)
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Tom Vilsack on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic IA Governor: 
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    - Rural America ready to discuss gun control. (Apr 2016)
    
 - Start conversation with a respect for the 2nd Amendment. (Dec 2012)
    
 - Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
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Bruce Braley on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Ban sale of high-capacity magazines & recall existing ones. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
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Doug Butzier on Gun Control  
 
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    Libertarian Senate challenger: 
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    - Absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
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Sam Clovis on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    - Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
    
 - The right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. (Jan 2014)
    
 - 2nd Amendment is about liberty, not just gun rights. (Nov 2013)
    
 - Reduce gun violence but not by punishing gun manufacturers. (Jun 2013)
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Chet Culver on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Apr 2010)
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Joni Ernst on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Jr Senator: 
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    - Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny. (Oct 2016)
    
 - Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
    
 - Staunch defender of the Second Amendment. (Sep 2013)
    
 - Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
    
 - Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom Fiegen on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Senate challenger: 
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    - Strengthen enforcement of existing state restrictions. (Nov 2002)
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Michael Franken on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Senate Challenger: 
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    - Background check; assault weapon ban; restrict magazine size. (May 2020)
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Kimberly Graham on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    - Repeal Dickey Amendment barring CDC from gun research. (Dec 2019)
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Rob Hogg on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Senate challenger: 
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    - No guns for 14-year-olds, even with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
    
 - Reduce barriers to issuing concealed carry permits. (Mar 2010)
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Patty Judge on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic candidate for Senate: 
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    - Supports banning assault rifles. (Oct 2016)
    
 - Block gun sales to those on terrorist watch-lists. (Jun 2016)
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Bob Krause on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic Senate candidate: 
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Eddie Mauro on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    - Close gun show loophole; require gun owner insurance. (Feb 2020)
    
 - Refuses donations from NRA & gun manufacturers. (Feb 2020)
    
 - Allow CDC & NIH to research data on gun violence. (Jul 2019)
    
 - Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2016)
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Matthew Whitaker on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    - Lifetime defender of the Second Amendment. (Oct 2013)
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Cindy Axne on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democrat (District  3): 
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Rod Blum on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican House Member (District       1): 
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    - Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
    
 - Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
    
 - Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Abby Finkenauer on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democrat (District  1): 
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Steve King on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Representative (IA-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)
    
 - 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 2017)
    
 - 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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David Loebsack on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Ban semi-automatics; require licenses & background checks. (Nov 2006)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Pat Murphy on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (District 1): 
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    - Supports restricting right to bear arms (Christian Coalition). (Aug 2014)
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David Young on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican House Member (District       3): 
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    - National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
    
 - Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
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Terry Branstad on Gun Control  
 
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    Former Ambassador to China: 
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    - Kids over age 14 can use guns with parental approval. (Apr 2017)
    
 - Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Bruce Braley on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Allow lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Ban sale of high-capacity magazines & recall existing ones. (Jun 2013)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
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Tom Latham on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Representative (IA-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)
    
 - 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)
    
 - 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. (Oct 2011)
    
 - Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Greg Ganske on Gun Control  
 
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    Former Republican Nominee (2002): 
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    - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
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Jim Lightfoot on Gun Control  
 
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    | Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): 
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Art Small on Gun Control  
 
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    2004 former Democratic challenger; previously State Senator: 
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    - Ban semi-autos, keep fingerprints and more restrictions. (Aug 2004)
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Roxanne Conlin on Gun Control  
 
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    2010 Democratic Challenger: 
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    - Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
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George Eichhorn on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Senate challenger: 
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    - Preserve and protect our 2nd Amendment. (May 2008)
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Greg Ganske on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican (District 4): 
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    - Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    
 - No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
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Tom Harkin on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Jr Senator (IA): 
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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)
    
 - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
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Jim Leach on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican (District 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)
    
 - 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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Jim Nussle 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)
    
 - 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)
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Steven Rathje on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Senate Challenger: 
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    - The 2nd Amendment defends the other 26. (Mar 2008)
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Christopher Reed on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican challenger: 
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    - 2nd Amendment is an individual right. (Jun 2008)
    
 - The only gun-owner & hunter in this race. (May 2008)
    
 - Individual right to hunting guns and hand guns. (Apr 2008)
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Leonard Boswell on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (IA-3): 
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    - 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. (Jan 2011)
    
 - Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Jim Carlin on Gun Control  
 
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    Senate candidate: 
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    - Will never back down in fight to preserve Second Amendment. (Mar 2021)
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Randy Feenstra on Gun Control  
 
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    | Republican (District 4): 
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Abby Finkenauer on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic Challenger: 
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Chuck Grassley on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Sr Senator (IA): 
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    - No-fly lists are imperfect; allow gun sales to those on them. (Jun 2016)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Aug 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)
    
 - Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
    
 - Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
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Theresa Greenfield on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Senate Challenger: 
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    - Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
    
 - Supports background checks & gun violence research. (Jun 2020)
    
 - Like many Iowans who have guns, supports bipartisan laws. (Nov 2019)
    
 - Would allow CDC to do research on gun violence. (Nov 2019)
    
 - Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Ashley Hinson on Gun Control  
 
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    | Republican (District 1): 
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Mariannette Miller-Meeks on Gun Control  
 
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    | Republican (District 2): 
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