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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Nicole Galloway on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Supports background checks, close loopholes on sales. (Feb 2020)
- Favors background checks & red flag laws. (Aug 2019)
- Current governor problem in enacting gun laws. (May 2019)
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Eric Greitens on Gun Control
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Republican Governor (resigned):
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- Protect our freedoms, including the Second Amendment. (Sep 2016)
- Defend right of law-abiding citizens to bear arms. (Oct 2015)
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Mike Kehoe on Gun Control
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Peter Kinder on Gun Control
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Republican challenger for Governor:
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- Led fight to pass right to carry law. (Sep 2015)
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Chris Koster on Gun Control
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Democratic challenger for Governor:
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- Endorsed by NRA; overrode veto of gun rights. (Oct 2016)
- Supported voter amendment on right to bear arms. (Oct 2014)
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Jim Neely on Gun Control
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| Republican candidate for governor:
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Mike Parson on Gun Control
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Republican governor of Missouri:
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- Doesn't have a problem with background checks. (Aug 2019)
- For 2nd Amendment rights; keep federal government at bay. (Sep 2018)
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Senate:
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Angelica Earl on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate candidate:
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Josh Hawley on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator:
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- Supports background checks but not assault rifle ban. (Oct 2018)
- Stronger gun control background checks; ban bump stocks. (Feb 2018)
- Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Jason Kander on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Support 2nd amendment rights AND background checks. (Oct 2016)
- Keep restrictions for concealed carry; don't loosen them. (Apr 2009)
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Claire McCaskill on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator; previously state Auditor:
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- Supports background checks and assault rifle ban. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Tony Monetti on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator:
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- Gun ownership is a guaranteed right. (Oct 2017)
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Austin Petersen on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Missouri U.S. Senator:
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- My ideal: gay couple defends pot farm with machine gun. (Nov 2017)
- Petersen raffles off an AR-15. (Oct 2017)
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William Lacy Clay on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (MO-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)
- 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. (Jan 2013)
- Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Emmanuel Cleaver on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (MO-5):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Samuel Graves on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (MO-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)
- 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)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Vicky Hartzler on Gun Control
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Republican (District 4):
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- Staunch supporter of our Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Billy Long on Gun Control
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Republican (District 7):
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- Government should not impede upon the Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Blaine Luetkemeyer on Gun Control
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Republican (District 3):
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- Staunch supporter of our Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2008)
- 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)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
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Jason Smith on Gun Control
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Republican (District 8):
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- Oppose forced gun registrations & restrictions on ownership. (Jun 2014)
- Right to bear arms is fundamental. (Jun 2013)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Ann Wagner on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Supports striking down various gun bans. (Nov 2012)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Matt Blunt on Gun Control
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Republican MO Governor:
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- Repeal restrictions on purchase & possession of firearms. (Nov 1998)
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John Brunner on Gun Control
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| Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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Catherine Hanaway on Gun Control
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Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Right to bear arms differentiates America as a free nation. (May 2016)
- Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2004)
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Jay Nixon on Gun Control
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Missouri Democratic Governor:
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- Ban semi-automatic weapons; require child-safety locks. (Nov 1998)
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Jo Ann Emerson on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (MO-8):
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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)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- 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. (May 2011)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Bob Holden on Gun Control
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| Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004):
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John Ashcroft on Gun Control
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Unequivocal individual gun rights, but restrictions ok. (Jul 2001)
- Cut record-keeping to one day for background checks. (Jun 2001)
- Tough penalties for gun crimes, but allow concealed carry. (Dec 2000)
- 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)
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Jean Carnahan on Gun Control
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Advocated for gun control with sportsmen’s rights. (Nov 2000)
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Mel Carnahan on Gun Control
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Governor & 2000 Democratic Challenger for Senate (MO)-Deceased 2000:
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- Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2000)
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Bill Emerson on Gun Control
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 8):
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- Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
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Nancy Farmer on Gun Control
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2004 former Democratic challenger; state Treasurer:
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- Supports assault weapon ban and other restrictions. (Jul 1996)
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Dick Gephardt on Gun Control
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 3):
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- Sensible gun safety legislation & right to possess firearms. (Nov 2003)
- Leading Dems distance themselves from divisive gun debate. (Oct 2003)
- No additional authority for federal gun agency. (Oct 2003)
- NRA opposes gun rules that vast majority support. (Jul 1999)
- 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Mel Hancock on Gun Control
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Karen McCarthy on Gun Control
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 5):
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- 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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Todd Akin on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012:
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- Second Amendment protects individual right to bear arms. (Jul 2011)
- 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
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Roy Blunt on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7):
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- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
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Kit Bond on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (MO):
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- Voted YES on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Robin Carnahan on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; Secretary of State:
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- Against Prop B; hence opposed by NRA. (Oct 2004)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Bill Clay Sr. on Gun Control
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Democrat (retired 2000) (District 1):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Pat Danner on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 6):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Kenny Hulshof on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (MO-9):
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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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Mike Parker on Gun Control
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Republican (retired 1998) (District 4):
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- Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
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Ike Skelton on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (MO-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 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)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Jim Talent on Gun Control
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2):
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- 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 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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Todd Akin on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (MO-2); Senate Challenger 2012:
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- Second Amendment protects individual right to bear arms. (Jul 2011)
- 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
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Roy Blunt on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (MO-7):
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- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
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John Brunner on Gun Control
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Cori Bush on Gun Control
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| Democratic (District 1):
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Russ Carnahan on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (MO-3):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
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Eric Greitens on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Protect our freedoms, including the Second Amendment. (Sep 2016)
- Defend right of law-abiding citizens to bear arms. (Oct 2015)
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Vicky Hartzler on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Staunch supporter of our Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Lucas Kunce on Gun Control
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| Senate Candidate:
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Billy Long on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Government should not impede upon the Second Amendment. (Nov 2010)
- 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)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Mark McClosky on Gun Control
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Eric Schmitt on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Opposed charging couple brandishing guns at BLM protestors. (Apr 2021)
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Tim Shephard on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate candidate:
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Scott Sifton on Gun Control
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| Democratic Challenger:
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Sarah Steelman on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Oppose any efforts to restrict gun rights. (Jul 2011)
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Jim Talent on Gun Control
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Republican Senator; previously Representative (MO-2):
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- 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 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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