Karin Housley on Gun Control

Reasonable ban on bump stocks

Smith: Yes. Supports "common-sense gun laws" to keep guns from criminals & dangerous individuals: bump stock, assault weapon & high-capacity magazine bans.

Housley: No, with exceptions. Supports "a reasonable ban on bump stocks." Otherwise, focuses on enforcing existing gun laws & addressing mental health.

No background checks nor buyers' waiting periods

Housley said she is not in favor of any moderate gun-control measures--namely, background checks, buyers' waiting periods or inter-state records transparency. There's already a solid law framework in place, she said, it's just a matter of applying it.

"We need to enforce the gun laws that we have," Housley said. "I don't think there is a need for more gun laws in any of the incidences we have across the country. Things have fallen through the cracks and the gun laws on the books were not enforced."

Housley characterized the high rates of gun violence as a mental health issue, one that can be addressed with increased emphasis and funding on mental health services. "That's absolutely where I want to spearhead this issue," she said. "That's where resources are needed."

Convicted felons can get firearm license reinstated

• A person who is convicted of a [felony] and possessed a firearm with a suppressor may not obtain a hunting license or hunt wild animals for five years from the date of conviction.
• Certain convicted felons ineligible to possess firearms or ammunition.
• The discharge [from prison] must provide that a person who has been convicted of a crime of violence is not entitled to ship, transport, possess, or receive a firearm or ammunition for the remainder of the person's lifetime.

Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey.

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Further Restrictions on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."