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Justin Amash on Gun Control
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • No restrictions on purchase, transport, or possession. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Brian Calley on Gun Control
Republican Challenger for MI Governor: Click here for Brian Calley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
James Craig on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for James Craig on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Tudor Dixon on Gun Control
Republican challenger for Governor: Click here for Tudor Dixon on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Abdul El-Sayed on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Abdul El-Sayed on other issues.
  • No gun possession for convicted domestic abusers. (Mar 2018)
  • Take on the corporate gun lobby; enough is enough. (Mar 2018)
Jennifer Granholm on Gun Control
Democratic Governor (MI): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jennifer Granholm on other issues.
  • Signed bills on concealed pistol licenses, spouse's guns. (Apr 2006)
  • Regrets signing stand-your-ground law in 2006. (Mar 2005)
Mark Schauer on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger for Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
Bill Schuette on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill Schuette on other issues.
  • Repeal restrictions on guns, including semi-automatics. (Oct 2018)
  • Proud protector of the 2nd Amendment, NRA rates him "A". (Aug 2018)
Rick Snyder on Gun Control
Republican Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Snyder on other issues.
  • Absolutely uphold the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
John Tatar on Gun Control
Libertarian candidate for governor of Michigan: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Tatar on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Jul 2018)
Gretchen Whitmer on Gun Control
Democratic Governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Gretchen Whitmer on other issues.
  • Universal background checks; ban assault-style weapons. (Oct 2018)
  • Strengthen gun laws: safety locks & background checks. (Nov 2004)

Senate:

MI 2020: 2020 MI Senatorial race


Mike Bouchard on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bouchard on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Responsible Gun Owner groups. (Sep 2006)
  • Endorsed by NRA in Sheriff campaign. (Mar 2006)
  • No assault weapon ban; no gun dealer liability. (Dec 2005)
  • Concealed carry ok. (Dec 2005)
John James on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John James on other issues.
Terri Lynn Land on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Terri Lynn Land on other issues.
  • Supports GOP platform which opposes magazine limit. (Jun 2013)
Gary Peters on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
  • Common sense safety measures, including background checks. (Jan 2013)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Marcia Squier on Gun Control
Green Challenger for MI Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Marcia Squier on other issues.
  • Violent criminals should not be allowed gun ownership. (Nov 2020)
  • Graduated licensing & training for guns, like military. (Jul 2017)
  • Universal background checks to reduce gun crime. (Nov 2016)
Debbie Stabenow on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • 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 YES 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 NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Bob Young on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Michigan U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Young on other issues.
  • Right to bear arms is one of our most cherished rights. (Oct 2017)

House:


Justin Amash on Gun Control
Independent MI Rep; possible Presidential Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Justin Amash on other issues.
  • No restrictions on purchase, transport, or possession. (Nov 2010)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Dan Benishek on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Dan Benishek on other issues.
  • Vigorously defend the Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2011)
  • Sponsored bill on heritage of hunting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
Kerry Bentivolio on Gun Control
Republican (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Kerry Bentivolio on other issues.
  • 2nd Amendment is a vital amendment. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Aug 2012)
Jack Bergman on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jack Bergman on other issues.
  • Right to bear arms is about being a free nation. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
  • Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Mike Bishop on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 8): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Mike Bishop on other issues.
  • Personally a gun owner with a CPL. (Nov 2014)
  • Oppose restrictive gun control laws. (Sep 2014)
  • Ease restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns. (Nov 2000)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
John Conyers on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MI-14): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Conyers 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 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)
  • Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
Dave Curson on Gun Control
Democrat (District 11): Click here for Dave Curson on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Dingell on Gun Control
Democratic House Member (District 12): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Dingell on other issues.
  • Deal with mental illness and gun control laws. (Oct 2014)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Bill Huizenga on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bill Huizenga on other issues.
  • Interstate right-to-carry needed for an armed citizenry. (Nov 2010)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Brenda Jones on Gun Control
Democrat (District 13): Click here for Brenda Jones on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dan Kildee on Gun Control
Democrat (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Kildee on other issues.
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Peter Konetchy on Gun Control
Republican Challenger (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2011)
  • Criminals prey on weak; they flee when we brandish a gun. (May 2010)
Brenda Lawrence on Gun Control
Democratic House Member (District 14): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Brenda Lawrence on other issues.
  • Enact common sense gun control reforms & close loopholes. (Nov 2016)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Andy Levin on Gun Control
Democrat (District 9): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Andy Levin on other issues.
  • Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Sander Levin on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MI-12): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Sander Levin 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 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)
Paul Mitchell on Gun Control
Republican (District 10): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Paul Mitchell on other issues.
  • Support the Second Amendment and the First Amendment. (Nov 2016)
  • 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)
John Moolenaar on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Moolenaar on other issues.
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Mike Rogers on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-8): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mike Rogers 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)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Mark Schauer on Gun Control
Democratic Governor Challenger (District 7): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Schauer on other issues.
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
Elissa Slotkin on Gun Control
Democrat (District 8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Elissa Slotkin on other issues.
  • Believes in the Second Amendment but with background checks. (Jun 2018)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Haley Stevens on Gun Control
Democrat (District 11): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Haley Stevens on other issues.
  • It is past time that we act on commonsense gun reform. (Apr 2020)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Rashida Tlaib on Gun Control
Democrat (District 13): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rashida Tlaib on other issues.
  • Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Dave Trott on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 11): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Dave Trott on other issues.
  • 2nd Amendment is important cornerstone of nation's freedoms. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
Fred Upton on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-6): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Fred Upton 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 NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • 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)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Tim Walberg on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walberg on other issues.
  • Second Amendment is a constitutional guarantee. (Nov 2006)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Mar 2015)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Dave Camp on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-4): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Dave Camp 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)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
John Dingell on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MI-15): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for John Dingell 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 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)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2012)
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Candice Miller on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-10): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Candice Miller 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)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Gary Peters on Gun Control
Democrat (Senate run 2014) (District 14): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gary Peters on other issues.
  • Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
  • Common sense safety measures, including background checks. (Jan 2013)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
John Engler on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (1991-2002): Click here for John Engler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Spencer Abraham on Gun Control
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Spencer Abraham on other issues.
  • Close the “gun show loophole” with 24-hour background check. (May 1999)
  • No heavy regulatory schemes; focus on misuse. (May 1999)
  • 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)
Dick Chrysler on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Dick Chrysler on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Nick Smith on Gun Control
Former Republican challenger (2006), previously U.S. Rep: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith 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)
  • Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Nick Smith on Gun Control
Republican (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nick Smith 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)
  • Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jerry Zandstra on Gun Control
Former Republican challenger (2006): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jerry Zandstra on other issues.
  • Defend our Second Amendment rights. (Jan 2006)
James Barcia on Gun Control
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Barcia on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
  • Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
Bart Baron on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Bart Baron on other issues.
    No stance on record.
David Bonior on Gun Control
Democrat (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for David Bonior on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Keith Butler on Gun Control
Republican challenger, previously Detroit councilor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Keith Butler on other issues.
  • Has always supported our 2nd amendment rights. (Jun 2006)
  • Right to bear arms is as important as other freedoms. (Jun 2006)
Hansen Clarke on Gun Control
Former Democrat (until 2012) (District 13): Click here for Hansen Clarke on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Vernon Ehlers on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Vernon Ehlers 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)
Peter Hoekstra on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra 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)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Jack Hoogendyk on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Hoogendyk on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership; rated A with NRA. (Jun 2008)
  • Rated “A” by the National Rifle Association. (May 2008)
Dale Kildee on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MI-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Dale Kildee 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Carolyn Kilpatrick on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MI-13): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Carolyn Kilpatrick 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Joe Knollenberg on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-9): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Knollenberg 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)
Carl Levin on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (MI): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Carl Levin on other issues.
  • 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)
Bret McAtee on Gun Control
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bret McAtee on other issues.
  • End constant meddling with our 2nd amendment rights. (Jan 2006)
Mike Nikitin on Gun Control
Constitution/Taxpayers Party Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Nikitin on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2008)
Lynn Nancy Rivers on Gun Control
Democrat (District 13): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lynn Nancy Rivers on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Leonard Schwartz on Gun Control
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Leonard Schwartz on other issues.
  • Robbers and Rapists love gun control laws. (Jun 2006)
Joe Schwarz on Gun Control
Republican (District 7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Joe Schwarz on other issues.
  • Voted against the concealed weapons law. (Nov 2004)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Bart Stupak on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MI-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Bart Stupak 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 NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Rated C+ by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Scotty Boman on Gun Control
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Scotty Boman on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2008)
  • Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Aug 2012)
Randy Hekman on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for Randy Hekman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Peter Hoekstra on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Peter Hoekstra 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)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Peter Konetchy on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Peter Konetchy on other issues.
  • Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Aug 2011)
  • Criminals prey on weak; they flee when we brandish a gun. (May 2010)
Lisa McClain on Gun Control
Republican (District 10): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lisa McClain on other issues.
  • I support the NRA positions on gun ownership. (Oct 2020)
Thad McCotter on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MI-11): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Thad McCotter 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)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
  • Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Peter Meijer on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for Peter Meijer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Debbie Stabenow on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (MI-8): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Debbie Stabenow on other issues.
  • 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 YES 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 NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • 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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