Susana Martinez on Gun Control

At age 18, carried gun as security guard for dad's company

One day, my parents decided to start a security guard business. I thought they were absolutely crazy--we literally had no savings, but they always believed in the American Dream. So, my dad worked to grow the business. My mom did the books at night. And at 18, I guarded the parking lot at the Catholic Church bingos.

Now, my dad made sure I could take care of myself. I carried a Smith and Wesson .357 Magnum--that gun weighed more than I did! My parents grew that small business-from one 18-year-old guarding a bingo--to more than 125 people in three states.

And sure, there was help along the way. But my parents took the risk. They stood up. And you better believe that they built it.

Source: 2012 Republican National Convention speech , Aug 29, 2012

Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms.

Martinez opposes the CC survey question on right to bear arms

The Christian Coalition voter guide [is] one of the most powerful tools Christians have ever had to impact our society during elections. This simple tool has helped educate tens of millions of citizens across this nation as to where candidates for public office stand on key faith and family issues.

The CC survey summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms"

Source: Christian Coalition Survey 10-CC-q10 on Aug 11, 2010

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