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Steve Bullock on Gun Control
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Must address dark money to take on NRA. (Jul 2019)
  • Voluntary buyback, but locally, not federally. (Jul 2019)
  • Firearm owners just want to keep their family safe. (Jun 2019)
  • Firearm owners just want to keep their families safe. (Jun 2019)
  • Ban assault weapons. (May 2019)
  • Supports background checks & semi-automatic ban. (Sep 2018)
  • Background checks & age restrictions to reduce gun violence. (Aug 2018)
  • Believes in 2nd Amendment, but not guns in wrong hands. (May 2018)
  • Veto barring state enforcement of federal semi-automatic ban. (Mar 2013)
  • Forever preserve access to public land for hunting & fishing. (Nov 2012)
Mike Cooney on Gun Control
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2016)
Tim Fox on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Fox on other issues.
  • Fight any effort to undermine this fundamental right. (Dec 2019)
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Oct 2017)
Greg Gianforte on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Gun rights are absolute; opposes any infringement. (Nov 2018)
  • Lifetime member of the NRA. (Feb 2016)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Reilly Neill on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Reilly Neill on other issues.
  • Don't bar state enforcement of any federal semi-auto gun ban. (Mar 2013)
Albert Olszewski on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2016)
Gary Perry on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Gary Perry on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Casey Schreiner on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Casey Schreiner on other issues.
  • Don't bar state enforcement of any federal semi-auto gun ban. (Mar 2013)
  • Rated 13% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
Brian Schweitzer on Gun Control
Democratic MT Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brian Schweitzer on other issues.
  • Gun control means, "You control yours & I'll control mine". (Dec 2013)
  • Believes in right to gun ownership. (Jun 2008)
  • Protect our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2004)
Corey Stapleton on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Uphold our right to bear arms. (Jun 2013)
Whitney Williams on Gun Control
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger : Click here for Whitney Williams on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

MT 2020: 2020 MT Governor's race


John Bohlinger on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Bohlinger on other issues.
  • Rated 'C' in 2002 and 'F' in 2008 on gun rights. (Dec 2008)
Steve Bullock on Gun Control
Democratic Presidential Challenger (withdrawn); MT Governor: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Steve Bullock on other issues.
  • Must address dark money to take on NRA. (Jul 2019)
  • Voluntary buyback, but locally, not federally. (Jul 2019)
  • Firearm owners just want to keep their family safe. (Jun 2019)
  • Firearm owners just want to keep their families safe. (Jun 2019)
  • Ban assault weapons. (May 2019)
  • Supports background checks & semi-automatic ban. (Sep 2018)
  • Background checks & age restrictions to reduce gun violence. (Aug 2018)
  • Believes in 2nd Amendment, but not guns in wrong hands. (May 2018)
  • Veto barring state enforcement of federal semi-automatic ban. (Mar 2013)
  • Forever preserve access to public land for hunting & fishing. (Nov 2012)
Wilmot Collins on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Wilmot Collins on other issues.
  • Supports background checks & red flag laws. (Sep 2019)
Mike Cooney on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Cooney on other issues.
  • Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2016)
Amanda Curtis on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Amanda Curtis on other issues.
  • Supports expanding background checks. (Aug 2014)
  • Common-sense solutions like expanding background checks. (Jul 2013)
  • Don't bar state enforcement of any federal semi-auto gun ban. (Mar 2013)
  • No gun licensing; allow concealed carry. (Nov 2012)
Steve Daines on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • Ensure we protect our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
John Driscoll on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for John Driscoll on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Champ Edmunds on Gun Control
Democrat Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Champ Edmunds on other issues.
  • 2nd amendment is about tyranny, not hunting. (Jul 2014)
  • 2nd Amendment is about our right to defend ourselves. (Jun 2013)
Susan Good Geise on Gun Control
Libertarian Senate Challenger: Click here for Susan Good Geise on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Mues on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for John Mues on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Albert Olszewski on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Montana U.S. Senator: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Albert Olszewski on other issues.
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2016)
Matt Rosendale on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Montana U. S. Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
  • Second Amendment rights are non-negotiable. (Oct 2018)
  • Don't check if gun buyers are on terrorist watch-list. (Aug 2017)
  • Veto barring state enforcement of federal semi-automatic ban. (Mar 2013)
  • Citizens can own any number and type of firearms. (Nov 2012)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Corey Stapleton on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Uphold our right to bear arms. (Jun 2013)
Jon Tester on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator: Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Jon Tester on other issues.
  • Supports background checks & banning bump stocks. (Oct 2018)
  • AdWatch: Check if gun buyers are on terrorist watch-list. (Aug 2017)
  • Strongly believes in our Second Amendment rights. (Oct 2006)
  • 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)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Sponsored veterans registering unlicensed guns from abroad. (Apr 2011)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
John Edward Walsh on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Edward Walsh on other issues.
  • Rated 58% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2011)

House:


Greg Gianforte on Gun Control
Republican (District 0): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Greg Gianforte on other issues.
  • Gun rights are absolute; opposes any infringement. (Nov 2018)
  • Lifetime member of the NRA. (Feb 2016)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Brad Johnson on Gun Control
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brad Johnson on other issues.
  • 2nd Amendment is central to preservation of our liberty. (Dec 2015)
Bill McChesney on Gun Control
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bill McChesney on other issues.
  • Don't bar state enforcement of any federal semi-auto gun ban. (Mar 2013)
  • No restrictions; no licenses; even for concealed carry. (Nov 2010)
Mark Perea on Gun Control
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Perea on other issues.
  • Absolute right to gun ownership. (Nov 2015)
  • Without 2nd Amendment, tyranny would reign. (Jun 2015)
Ryan Zinke on Gun Control
Secretary of Interior 2017-2019: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2014)
  • Background checks are prudent; military weapons aren't. (Nov 2008)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
Sam Rankin on Gun Control
2000 Reform Challenger for Senate (MT): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Rankin on other issues.
  • Restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns. (Nov 2012)
Steve Daines on Gun Control
Republican (Senate run 2014) (District 0): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Steve Daines on other issues.
  • Ensure we protect our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2012)
  • Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
Dennis Rehberg on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues.
  • No Supreme Court Justices who are hostile to 2nd Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Sponsored veterans registering unlicensed guns from abroad. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Judy Martz on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (2001-2005): Click here for Judy Martz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Marc Racicot on Gun Control
Former Republican Governor (1993-2000): Click here for Marc Racicot on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Conrad Burns on Gun Control
Former Republican Senator (MT, 1989-2007): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Conrad Burns on other issues.
  • 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)
Bob Keenan on Gun Control
Former Republican Challenger (2006), state senator: Click here for Bob Keenan on other issues.
    No stance on record.
John Morrison on Gun Control
Former Democratic challenger (2006); state Auditor: Click here for John Morrison on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mike Taylor on Gun Control
2002 Republican Senate Challenger (MT): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mike Taylor on other issues.
  • Oppose every single restriction on gun rights. (Sep 2002)
Max Baucus on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (MT): Click here for 15 full quotes OR click here for Max Baucus on other issues.
  • Allow concealed carry; ease other gun restrictions. (Nov 2002)
  • 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 NO 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)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated B 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. (Jun 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Kirk Bushman on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Kirk Bushman on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Hill on Gun Control
Republican (District AL): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Hill on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Stan Jones on Gun Control
Libertarian Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Stan Jones on other issues.
  • Inalienable right to protect our lives. (Jan 2006)
Bob Kelleher on Gun Control
Republican challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Kelleher on other issues.
  • Ban handguns, but no restrictions on rifles and shotguns. (May 2008)
  • Fight for an effective hand gun control law. (Sep 2002)
Michael Lange on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Lange on other issues.
  • Absolute and complete support of the second amendment. (May 2008)
Pat Williams on Gun Control
Former Democrat (1978-1996) (District 0): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pat Williams on other issues.
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
Dennis Rehberg on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MT-At-Large): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Dennis Rehberg on other issues.
  • No Supreme Court Justices who are hostile to 2nd Amendment. (Oct 2012)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
  • 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)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Sponsored veterans registering unlicensed guns from abroad. (Jan 2011)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Matt Rosendale on Gun Control
Republican (District 0): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Matt Rosendale on other issues.
  • Second Amendment rights are non-negotiable. (Oct 2018)
  • Don't check if gun buyers are on terrorist watch-list. (Aug 2017)
  • Veto barring state enforcement of federal semi-automatic ban. (Mar 2013)
  • Citizens can own any number and type of firearms. (Nov 2012)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
Corey Stapleton on Gun Control
Republican (District 0): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Corey Stapleton on other issues.
  • Uphold our right to bear arms. (Jun 2013)
Ryan Zinke on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 0): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ryan Zinke on other issues.
  • Fundamental, individual right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2014)
  • Background checks are prudent; military weapons aren't. (Nov 2008)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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