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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Richard Cordray on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for governor of Ohio:
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- Universal background checks & bump stock ban. (Oct 2018)
- Wants gun control laws at both state and local levels. (Mar 2018)
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Marcia Fudge on Gun Control
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HUD Secretary:
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- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Jon Husted on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Ohio Governor:
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- Spearheaded comprehensive reform to concealed carry law. (Jul 2017)
- Endorsed by gun group, supports "right to protect". (May 2017)
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Dennis Kucinich on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OH-10):
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- We have babies dying in the streets; ban handguns. (Jul 2007)
- Ban sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns. (Nov 2006)
- Require background checks, licensing, and fingerprinting. (Jan 2004)
- 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)
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Connie Pillich on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Rated 36% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Nov 2012)
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Jim Renacci on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor (switched to Senate race):
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- No ban on assault weapons nor high capacity magazines. (Oct 2018)
- Staunch supporter of Second Amendment Rights. (Nov 2010)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Tim Ryan on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Supports universal background checks. (Aug 2019)
- Voluntary buyback for assault weapons, plus a ban. (Jul 2019)
- We need mental health counseling to prevent mass shootings. (Jun 2019)
- Went from NRA A-rating to pro-gun control. (Apr 2019)
- Soured on NRA after Sandy Hook. (Mar 2019)
- 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)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Joe Schiavoni on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor:
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- Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Nov 2010)
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Betty Sutton on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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Mary Taylor on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2010)
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Nan Whaley on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Ohio Governor:
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- Heal after Dayton shooting; but #DoSomething on gun control. (Aug 2019)
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Senate:
OH 2022: 2022 OH Governor's race
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Sherrod Brown on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13):
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- Ban on assault weapons & high capacity magazines. (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 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)
- 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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Mike Gibbons on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Ohio U.S. Senator:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (Apr 2018)
- God-given right to keep and bear arms. (Oct 2017)
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Jim Renacci on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger for OH Senator:
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- No ban on assault weapons nor high capacity magazines. (Oct 2018)
- Staunch supporter of Second Amendment Rights. (Nov 2010)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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P.G. Sittenfeld on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- We need Senators who'll stand up to extreme gun lobby. (Oct 2015)
- We have more mass murders because we have more guns. (Aug 2015)
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Ted Strickland on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
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- Supports background checks; close terror watchlist loophole. (Sep 2016)
- 2010: Pro-gun & NRA endorsed; 2016: end gun epidemic. (Jun 2016)
- OpEd: Worked for anti-gun group, but never renounced NRA. (Oct 2015)
- Against ban on semi-automatic rifles; for concealed carry. (Sep 2006)
- Repeal restrictions on law-abiding citizens owning firearms. (Nov 1996)
- 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)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Troy Balderson on Gun Control
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Republican (District 12):
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- Strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment; high ratings from NRA. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
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Joyce Beatty on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 3):
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- Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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John Boccieri on Gun Control
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Democratic challenger (District 7):
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- Strong 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)
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John Boehner on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-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 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)
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Sherrod Brown on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator; previously Representative (OH-13):
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- Ban on assault weapons & high capacity magazines. (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 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)
- 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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Steve Chabot on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-1):
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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 2017)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
- 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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Warren Davidson on Gun Control
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Republican (District 8):
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- 2nd Amendment ensures every citizen the right to bear arms. (Jun 2016)
- Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Marcia Fudge on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Bob Gibbs on Gun Control
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Republican (District 7):
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- Protect our right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Feb 2012)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Anthony Gonzalez on Gun Control
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Republican (District 16):
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- Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Bill Johnson on Gun Control
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Republican (District 6):
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- Protect concealed carry laws and expand states' reciprocity. (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. (Jun 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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Jim Jordan on Gun Control
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Republican:
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- 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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Dave Joyce on Gun Control
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Republican (District 14):
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- 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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Marcy Kaptur on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OH-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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Bob Latta on Gun Control
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Republican:
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- Legislator of the Year by League of Ohio Sportsmen. (Mar 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. (May 2011)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2017)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
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Rob Portman on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2):
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- Avid outdoorsman and lifelong hunter. (Dec 2009)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2012)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
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Jim Renacci on Gun Control
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Republican (District 16):
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- No ban on assault weapons nor high capacity magazines. (Oct 2018)
- Staunch supporter of Second Amendment Rights. (Nov 2010)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Tim Ryan on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OH-17); Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
Click here for 14 full quotes
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- Supports universal background checks. (Aug 2019)
- Voluntary buyback for assault weapons, plus a ban. (Jul 2019)
- We need mental health counseling to prevent mass shootings. (Jun 2019)
- Went from NRA A-rating to pro-gun control. (Apr 2019)
- Soured on NRA after Sandy Hook. (Mar 2019)
- 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)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Steve Stivers on Gun Control
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Republican (District 15):
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- Strong defender of our 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. (Oct 2011)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Pat Tiberi on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-12):
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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)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Mike Turner on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-3):
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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 B 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)
- 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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Brad Wenstrup on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Don't let Congress encroach upon our gun rights. (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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Mike DeWine on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor:
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Supports stand-your-ground; opposes bump stock ban. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
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John Kasich on Gun Control
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President:
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- 1999: Cool off after school shootings; 2018: time for action. (Nov 2018)
- Learn from mass shooting tragedies and take action. (Sep 2018)
- Significant changes, while we protect the Second Amendment. (Mar 2018)
- We need bipartisan gun reform to deal with mass shootings. (Feb 2018)
- Background checks and increased attention to mental illness. (Feb 2018)
- Supports state reciprocity and concealed carry. (Dec 2017)
- Registering mentally ill is first priority in gun control. (Nov 2015)
- 2nd Amendment advocate: NRA rating changed from "F" to "A". (Aug 2015)
- Keep existing restrictions, but tighten up on terrorist guns. (Nov 1996)
- Cool off before making new gun laws after Littleton. (May 1999)
- More parenting better than more gun laws. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Ted Strickland on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
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- Supports background checks; close terror watchlist loophole. (Sep 2016)
- 2010: Pro-gun & NRA endorsed; 2016: end gun epidemic. (Jun 2016)
- OpEd: Worked for anti-gun group, but never renounced NRA. (Oct 2015)
- Against ban on semi-automatic rifles; for concealed carry. (Sep 2006)
- Repeal restrictions on law-abiding citizens owning firearms. (Nov 1996)
- 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)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Bob Taft on Gun Control
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| Republican OH Governor:
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Frank Cremeans on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 6):
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Mike DeWine on Gun Control
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Former Republican Senator (lost re-election, 2006):
Click here for 7 full quotes
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- Supports stand-your-ground; opposes bump stock ban. (Oct 2018)
- 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)
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Eric Fingerhut on Gun Control
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2004 former Democratic challenger; previously US Rep:
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- Supports safety locks, background checks, semi-auto ban. (Nov 2002)
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Paul Gillmor on Gun Control
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Republican (Deceased 2007) (District 5):
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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 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)
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John Glenn on Gun Control
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Democratic Senator (Former):
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- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Tony Hall on Gun Control
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Democrat (until 2002) (District 3):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Martin Hoke on Gun Control
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| Republican Former (1994-) (District 10):
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Steve Austria on Gun Control
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Republican (Retiring 2012) (District 7):
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- Fight for 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. (May 2011)
- Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
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Jennifer Brunner on Gun Control
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2010 Dem. Senate Challenger; currently Secretary of State:
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- Second Amendment rights except for criminals and juveniles. (Dec 2009)
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Kevin Coughlin on Gun Control
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Former Republican Senate Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Protect our Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2011)
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Eric Deaton on Gun Control
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2010 Constitution Party challenger:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (Mar 2010)
- Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Sep 2010)
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Steven Driehaus on Gun Control
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Democrat (until 2010) (District 1):
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- More enforcement; more safety locks; more background checks. (Nov 2008)
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Lee Fisher on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; currently Lt. Gov.:
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- 1994: I never met a gun control bill I didn't like. (Sep 2006)
- Waiting periods; child safety locks; other restrictions ok. (Nov 1998)
- Supports restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Paul Hackett on Gun Control
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Dave Hobson on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-7):
Click here for 4 full quotes
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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 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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Stephanie Tubbs Jones on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OH-11):
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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)
- 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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John Kasich on Gun Control
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Republican Governor; previously Representative (OH-12); 2000 & 2016 candidate for President:
Click here for 13 full quotes
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- 1999: Cool off after school shootings; 2018: time for action. (Nov 2018)
- Learn from mass shooting tragedies and take action. (Sep 2018)
- Significant changes, while we protect the Second Amendment. (Mar 2018)
- We need bipartisan gun reform to deal with mass shootings. (Feb 2018)
- Background checks and increased attention to mental illness. (Feb 2018)
- Supports state reciprocity and concealed carry. (Dec 2017)
- Registering mentally ill is first priority in gun control. (Nov 2015)
- 2nd Amendment advocate: NRA rating changed from "F" to "A". (Aug 2015)
- Keep existing restrictions, but tighten up on terrorist guns. (Nov 1996)
- Cool off before making new gun laws after Littleton. (May 1999)
- More parenting better than more gun laws. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Mary Jo Kilroy on Gun Control
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| Democrat (until 2010) (District 15):
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Dennis Kucinich on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (OH-10):
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- We have babies dying in the streets; ban handguns. (Jul 2007)
- Ban sale or transfer of semi-automatic guns. (Nov 2006)
- Require background checks, licensing, and fingerprinting. (Jan 2004)
- 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)
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Josh Mandel on Gun Control
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Former Republican Nominee (withdrew 2018):
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- Defend the Second Amendment. (Jun 2012)
- Homeowner self-defense may include use of force. (May 2012)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
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Michael Oxley on Gun Control
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Republican (District 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 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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Michael Pryce on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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- 2nd amendment protects an individual right. (Jul 2011)
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Ralph Regula on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-16):
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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 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)
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Tom Sawyer on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 14):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Jean Schmidt on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-2):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- 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. (Jun 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Zack Space on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Second Amendment is a cornerstone of the Bill of Rights. (Nov 2006)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
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Louis Stokes on Gun Control
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Jim Traficant on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 17):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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George Voinovich on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (OH):
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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 YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
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Charlie Wilson on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Require child-safety locks. (Nov 1998)
- 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)
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Steven LaTourette on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-14):
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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 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)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Bob Ney on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-18):
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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)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
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Rob Portman on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (OH-2):
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- Avid outdoorsman and lifelong hunter. (Dec 2009)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- 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)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2012)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
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Deborah Pryce on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (OH-15):
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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 YES 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Ted Strickland on Gun Control
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Democratic Governor; previously Representative (OH-6):
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- Supports background checks; close terror watchlist loophole. (Sep 2016)
- 2010: Pro-gun & NRA endorsed; 2016: end gun epidemic. (Jun 2016)
- OpEd: Worked for anti-gun group, but never renounced NRA. (Oct 2015)
- Against ban on semi-automatic rifles; for concealed carry. (Sep 2006)
- Repeal restrictions on law-abiding citizens owning firearms. (Nov 1996)
- 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)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
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Betty Sutton on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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