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Ralph Abraham on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Abraham on other issues.
  • We must protect our right to bear arms. (Dec 2014)
  • Additional restrictive gun control laws are unneeded. (Sep 2014)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Charles Boustany on Gun Control
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • 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. (May 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
John Bel Edwards on Gun Control
Democratic Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Bel Edwards on other issues.
  • Allow concealed carry in houses of worship. (Jun 2020)
  • We need to do a better job with our background checks. (Dec 2018)
  • I support gun rights, unlike national Democrats. (Oct 2015)
  • Maintain restrictions & records of individuals and guns. (Nov 2006)
John Neely Kennedy on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
  • Support the Second Amendment. (Oct 2004)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
Cedric Richmond on Gun Control
Public Liaison: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cedric Richmond on other issues.
  • Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Eddie Rispone on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Eddie Rispone on other issues.
  • Opposes radical Left and their gun grabbing agenda. (Apr 2019)

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Charles Boustany on Gun Control
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • 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. (May 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Foster Campbell on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Senate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Foster Campbell on other issues.
  • Enforce the gun laws we already have on the books. (Nov 2016)
  • Generally opposes additional gun control measures. (Sep 2016)
  • Youth deer hunting season prior to regular season. (Mar 1999)
Joseph Cao on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Cao on other issues.
  • Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Mar 2011)
Bill Cassidy on Gun Control
Republican Senator: Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bill Cassidy on other issues.
  • Right to bear arms should not be infringed. (Nov 2020)
  • Our 2nd Amendment freedom is in danger. (Oct 2014)
  • Supports constitutional right to bear arms. (Oct 2011)
  • Kansans cherish our right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2008)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Nov 2011)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Thomas Clements on Gun Control
Libertarian candidate for Senate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Thomas Clements on other issues.
  • Second Amendment is the law of the land. (Jul 2016)
John Fleming on Gun Control
Republican Senate candidate: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Fleming on other issues.
  • Perennial A rating from the NRA. (Mar 2016)
  • 2nd Amendment recognizes God-given right to self-defense. (Dec 2008)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
  • Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
John Neely Kennedy on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
  • Support the Second Amendment. (Oct 2004)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
Rob Maness on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rob Maness on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Dec 2013)
  • 2nd Amendment is the right that ensures all others. (Nov 2013)
Adrian Perkins on Gun Control
Democratic nominee for Senate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Adrian Perkins on other issues.
  • Urge Senate to act on gun safety legislation. (Aug 2020)
  • Focus on reducing number of illegal guns in city. (Jun 2020)
  • Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Antoine Pierce on Gun Control
Democratic Senate challenger: Click here for Antoine Pierce on other issues.
    No stance on record.

House:


Ralph Abraham on Gun Control
Republican Runoff Nominee (District 5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ralph Abraham on other issues.
  • We must protect our right to bear arms. (Dec 2014)
  • Additional restrictive gun control laws are unneeded. (Sep 2014)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Charles Boustany on Gun Control
Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • 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. (May 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Edwin Edwards on Gun Control
Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 6): Click here for Edwin Edwards on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Fleming on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Fleming on other issues.
  • Perennial A rating from the NRA. (Mar 2016)
  • 2nd Amendment recognizes God-given right to self-defense. (Dec 2008)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
  • Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
Garret Graves on Gun Control
Republican Runoff Nominee (District 6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Garret Graves on other issues.
  • The right to bear arms is fundamental to citizenship. (Dec 2014)
  • Additional restrictive gun control laws are unneeded. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Clay Higgins on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Clay Higgins on other issues.
  • We already have reasonable limits on 2nd Amendment rights. (Dec 2016)
  • Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Mike Johnson on Gun Control
Republican (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mike Johnson on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Jamie Mayo on Gun Control
Democratic Runoff Nominee (District 5): Click here for Jamie Mayo on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vance McAllister on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Vance McAllister on other issues.
  • Stand strong for the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2013)
Cedric Richmond on Gun Control
Democrat (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Cedric Richmond on other issues.
  • Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Steve Scalise on Gun Control
Republican Representative (LA-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steve Scalise on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Sponsored loosening restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Kathleen Blanco on Gun Control
Democratic LA Governor: Click here for Kathleen Blanco on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jay Dardenne on Gun Control
Republican 2015 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Jay Dardenne on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Murphy Foster on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (1996-2003): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Murphy Foster on other issues.
  • Youth deer hunting season prior to regular season. (Jun 1999)
Bobby Jindal on Gun Control
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Prevent publishing concealed handgun permit information. (Jun 2015)
  • Yes, we proudly love our guns and religion. (Mar 2015)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
David Vitter on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • 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)
  • Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
Rodney Alexander on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (LA-5): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Alexander on other issues.
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Bill Cassidy on Gun Control
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 6): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Bill Cassidy on other issues.
  • Right to bear arms should not be infringed. (Nov 2020)
  • Our 2nd Amendment freedom is in danger. (Oct 2014)
  • Supports constitutional right to bear arms. (Oct 2011)
  • Kansans cherish our right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2008)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Nov 2011)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Richard Hugh Baker on Gun Control
Republican (Resigned 2008) (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hugh Baker on other issues.
  • 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
John Breaux on Gun Control
Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Breaux on other issues.
  • 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 loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
John Cooksey on Gun Control
2004 former Republican Nominee: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Chris John on Gun Control
2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues.
  • 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)
Chris John on Gun Control
Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues.
  • 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)
Bennett Johnston on Gun Control
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for Bennett Johnston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Livingston on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for Bob Livingston on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Billy Tauzin on Gun Control
Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Billy Tauzin on other issues.
  • 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)
Billy Tauzin III on Gun Control
Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3): Click here for Billy Tauzin III on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Joseph Cao on Gun Control
Republican (until 2010) (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joseph Cao on other issues.
  • Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Mar 2011)
John Cooksey on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Bobby Jindal on Gun Control
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Prevent publishing concealed handgun permit information. (Jun 2015)
  • Yes, we proudly love our guns and religion. (Mar 2015)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Jim McCrery on Gun Control
Republican Representative (LA-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim McCrery on other issues.
  • 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)
Charles Melancon on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
  • Hunting in Louisiana isn't just a sport--it's a way of life. (Aug 2010)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Charles Melancon on Gun Control
Democrat: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
  • Hunting in Louisiana isn't just a sport--it's a way of life. (Aug 2010)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
David Vitter on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • 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)
  • Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
Paul Carmouche on Gun Control
Democrat (District 4): Click here for Paul Carmouche on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Troy Carter on Gun Control
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Troy Carter on other issues.
  • Opposed concealed carry in houses of worship. (May 2020)
Don Cazayoux on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (LA-6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Don Cazayoux on other issues.
  • Strongly support the Second Amendment. (May 2008)
Lance Harris on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Lance Harris on other issues.
  • Allow concealed carry in houses of worship. (May 2020)
  • Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
William Jefferson on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (LA-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Jefferson on other issues.
  • 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 D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mary Landrieu on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (LA): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Mary Landrieu on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Rated C- by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
Jeff Landry on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Landry on other issues.
  • Fight to preserve and protect the Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
Julia Letlow on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Julia Letlow on other issues.
  • Protect traditional right to own a gun. (Mar 2021)
Luke Letlow on Gun Control
Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Luke Letlow on other issues.
Karen Carter Peterson on Gun Control
House Challenger (District 2): Click here for Karen Carter Peterson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Vitter on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 14 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter on other issues.
  • 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 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)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • 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)
  • Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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