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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Kevin Bryant on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor:
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- Wants schools to have ability to shoot back in defense. (Feb 2018)
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Lindsey Graham on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Opposed expanding background checks, except for mentally ill. (Jun 2015)
- 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 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Yancey McGill on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- We will not surrender our freedom to bear arms. (May 2018)
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Henry McMaster on Gun Control
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Republican:
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- Government continues to intrude on gun owners' rights. (Jan 2017)
- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2014)
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Tommy Pope on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor (withdrew):
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- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Oct 2017)
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Mark Sanford on Gun Control
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
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James Emerson Smith on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for governor:
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- Strict new regulations on gun sales, use and ownership. (May 2018)
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Catherine Templeton on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for South Carolina Governor:
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- Gun owner & NRA member. (Aug 2017)
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John Warren on Gun Control
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Senate:
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Lee Bright on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
- Constitutional Carry Amendment: no permits needed. (Nov 2013)
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Joyce Dickerson on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Right to guns, but address issues of gun violence. (May 2014)
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Thomas Dixon on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Senate:
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- Close the gun show loophole and the Charleston Loophole. (Aug 2016)
- Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
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Lindsey Graham on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Opposed expanding background checks, except for mentally ill. (Jun 2015)
- 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 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Jaime Harrison on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Brad Hutto on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Supports only current gun laws. (Nov 2012)
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Nancy Mace on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Debate over gun rights ended with the Second Amendment. (Jul 2013)
- Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Thomas Ravenel on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Second Amendment is the only gun law needed. (Sep 2014)
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Jay Stamper on Gun Control
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Gloria Bromell Tinubu on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Pass common sense gun reform. (Feb 2020)
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Rick Wade on Gun Control
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| Democratic Senate Challenger:
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House:
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James Clyburn on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (SC-6):
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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)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Elizabeth Colbert-Busch on Gun Control
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| Democrat (District 1):
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Joe Cunningham on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Jeff Duncan on Gun Control
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Republican (District 3):
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- Protect the right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- 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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Trey Gowdy on Gun Control
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Republican (District 4):
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- Sufficient federal gun laws in place already. (Nov 2010)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
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Mick Mulvaney on Gun Control
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Republican (District 5):
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- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
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Ralph Norman on Gun Control
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Republican (District 5):
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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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Tommy Pope on Gun Control
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Republican (District 5):
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- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Oct 2017)
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Tom Rice on Gun Control
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Republican (District 7):
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- Defend Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2012)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Mark Sanford on Gun Control
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Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1); GOP Presidential Challenger (withdrawn):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
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Tim Scott on Gun Control
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Republican (Appointed Senator) (District 1):
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
- Don't rush to judgment on gun control after school shootings. (Dec 2012)
- Second Amendment is cornerstone of our democracy. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Dec 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
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William Timmons on Gun Control
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Republican (District 4):
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- I am a proud gun owner. (May 2020)
- 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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Joe Wilson on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (SC-2):
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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)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 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. (Aug 2011)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Nikki Haley on Gun Control
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Former UN Ambassador 2017-2018:
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- Make concealed weapons permits easier. (Nov 2010)
- Founding fathers gave us the absolute right to bear arms. (May 2010)
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Mick Mulvaney on Gun Control
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Former Budget Director/Chief of Staff:
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- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
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Jim Hodges on Gun Control
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| Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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David Beasley on Gun Control
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| 2004 former Republican challenger; former Governor:
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Fritz Hollings on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004:
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- 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)
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Bob Inglis on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004):
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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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Alex Sanders on Gun Control
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| 2002 Democratic Candidate (SC):
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Inez Tenenbaum on Gun Control
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| 2004 former Democratic challenger:
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Strom Thurmond on Gun Control
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Former Republican Senator:
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- 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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Gresham Barrett on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (SC-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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Henry Brown on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (SC-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)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
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Michael Cone on Gun Control
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Bob Conley on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate challenger:
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- Opposes gun control. (Jul 2008)
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Jim DeMint on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- 2nd Amendment view tells if you take Constitution seriously. (Jan 2012)
- 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 prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
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Alvin Greene on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Supports the Constitution on firearms. (Jul 2010)
- Rated C by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
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Mark McBride on Gun Control
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| Independent Senate challenger:
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Mullins McLeod on Gun Control
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| 2010 Democratic challenger:
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Floyd Spence on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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John Spratt on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (SC-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 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)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
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Jim DeMint on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4):
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- 2nd Amendment view tells if you take Constitution seriously. (Jan 2012)
- 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 prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- 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)
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Lindsey Graham on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator; previously Representative (SC-3):
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- Opposed expanding background checks, except for mentally ill. (Jun 2015)
- 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 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Nancy Mace on Gun Control
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Republican (District 1):
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- Debate over gun rights ended with the Second Amendment. (Jul 2013)
- Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tim Scott on Gun Control
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Republican Senator-Appointee:
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
- Don't rush to judgment on gun control after school shootings. (Dec 2012)
- Second Amendment is cornerstone of our democracy. (Nov 2010)
- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Dec 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
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