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Jared Fisher on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Nevada Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jared Fisher on other issues.
  • Second Amendment represents freedom & our American heritage. (Mar 2018)
Adam Laxalt on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor of Nevada: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Adam Laxalt on other issues.
  • Firearm restrictions not effective in reducing gun violence. (Oct 2018)
  • Don't expand state background checks unless FBI participates. (Feb 2018)
  • 1996: supported gun rights; 2018: supports gun control. (Jan 2018)
  • Strong Supporter of the Second Amendment. (Nov 2017)
John Jay Lee on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Jay Lee on other issues.
  • A+ rating from the NRA; pro-2nd amendment values. (May 2021)
Brian Sandoval on Gun Control
Republican Governor: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Brian Sandoval on other issues.
  • Mental health background check erodes 2nd Amendment. (Jun 2013)
  • 2nd Amendment applies to individuals. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
Dan Schwartz on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dan Schwartz on other issues.
  • Implement voter-approved expanded background checks. (Sep 2017)
  • Expand state background checks because people voted for it. ()
Steve Sisolak on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for Nevada Governor: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Steve Sisolak on other issues.
  • Common-sense gun laws save lives. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban silencers, bump stocks, and assault weapons. (Oct 2018)
  • I'll take on the NRA and I'll take on Donald Trump. (Mar 2018)
  • Supports concealed carry. (Nov 1996)
  • Expand state background checks without involving Feds. ()
  • Outspoken gun control advocate since Las Vegas shooting. ()

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Sharron Angle on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Sharron Angle on other issues.
  • Purpose of Second Amendment is protection against tyranny. (Oct 2016)
  • Supports second amendment rights. (Aug 2010)
  • Individual constitutionally protected right to bear arms. (Jul 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
Bob Beers on Gun Control
Republican Senate candidate (withdrew): Click here for Bob Beers on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Catherine Cortez Masto on Gun Control
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Catherine Cortez Masto on other issues.
  • Universal background check are an essential first step. (Sep 2019)
  • Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Mar 2011)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Joe Heck on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Heck on other issues.
  • Supports 2nd Amendment & rights of sportsmen. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
Dean Heller on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Dean Heller on other issues.
  • Opposed banning high-capacity magazines. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • 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. (Mar 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Jacky Rosen on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger for NV Senator: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jacky Rosen on other issues.
  • Ban high-capacity magazines & military-style assault rifles. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports commonsense gun safety legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Danny Tarkanian on Gun Control
Republican candidate for Nevada U.S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Danny Tarkanian on other issues.
  • Self-defense is a constitutional right & a God-given right. (Feb 2018)
  • What good is a handgun if a bad guy has an assault rifle? (Feb 2018)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)

House:


Mark Amodei on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mark Amodei on other issues.
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Cresent Hardy on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Cresent Hardy on other issues.
  • Ensure a citizen's right to bear arms. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
Joe Heck on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Joe Heck on other issues.
  • Supports 2nd Amendment & rights of sportsmen. (Nov 2010)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
Steven Horsford on Gun Control
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Steven Horsford on other issues.
  • Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Ruben Kihuen on Gun Control
Democrat (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ruben Kihuen on other issues.
  • The NRA exists only to protect the big gun companies. (Nov 2016)
  • Background checks for mental health before gun purchase. (May 2013)
  • Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
Susie Lee on Gun Control
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Susie Lee on other issues.
  • Ban high capacity magazines, assault weapons. (Sep 2019)
  • 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)
Jacky Rosen on Gun Control
Democrat (District 3): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jacky Rosen on other issues.
  • Ban high-capacity magazines & military-style assault rifles. (Oct 2018)
  • Supports commonsense gun safety legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
  • Supports gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Dina Titus on Gun Control
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dina Titus on other issues.
  • Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Jim Gibbons on Gun Control
Republican Representative (NV-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gibbons 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
Kenny Guinn on Gun Control
Republican NV Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kenny Guinn on other issues.
  • Allow concealed carry. (Nov 1998)
Harry Reid on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (NV): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Harry Reid on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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 YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
Richard Bryan on Gun Control
Democratic Senator (Former): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Richard Bryan on other issues.
  • 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 YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
Barbara Vucanovich on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for Barbara Vucanovich on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Rick Ziser on Gun Control
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for Rick Ziser on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shelley Berkley on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (NV-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Berkley on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Jack Carter on Gun Control
Democratic challenger, previously First Son: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jack Carter on other issues.
  • Owning guns is Constitutionally enunciated personal freedom. (Jul 2006)
  • Supports 2nd Amendment absolutely, except for felons. (Jun 2006)
Dean Heller on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Dean Heller on other issues.
  • Opposed banning high-capacity magazines. (Oct 2018)
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • 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. (Mar 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
  • Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
Jon Porter on Gun Control
Republican Representative (NV-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jon Porter 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Shelley Berkley on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (NV-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Berkley on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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)
  • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
John Ensign on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (NV): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for John Ensign on other issues.
  • 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)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • 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)
Jim Gibbons on Gun Control
Republican Representative (NV-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Gibbons 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
Adam Laxalt on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Adam Laxalt on other issues.
  • Firearm restrictions not effective in reducing gun violence. (Oct 2018)
  • Don't expand state background checks unless FBI participates. (Feb 2018)
  • 1996: supported gun rights; 2018: supports gun control. (Jan 2018)
  • Strong Supporter of the Second Amendment. (Nov 2017)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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