Brad Schneider on Gun Control

Reinstate federal Assault Weapons Ban

As a member of Congress, I will pursue common-sense gun policy, including [the following] initiatives:
• Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device Act: restricts the production and possession of military style gun clips. These large capacity clips have resulted in unnecessary gun violence and there is no need for them to be legal.
• Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2011: strengthening the system of background checks required for all other retail gun purchases. Nearly half of all guns sold in this country are done so without proper oversight. Closing this loophole will help reduce the sales of guns by unlicensed sellers to convicted felons and domestic abusers.
• Reinstating the Federal Assault Weapons Ban: In 1994 President Clinton and Congress instated a federal ban on assault weapons, restricting access to highly-lethal, military-style weapons. Unfortunately, when this ten-year ban expired President Bush and the Republican controlled Congress failed to renew the ban. Source: 2012 House campaign website, schneiderforcongress.com , Nov 6, 2012

  Supports restricting the Second Amendment.

  Schneider supports the CC Voters Guide question on the Second Amendment

  Christian Coalition publishes a number of special voter educational materials including the Christian Coalition Voter Guides, which provide voters with critical information about where candidates stand on important faith and family issues. The Christian Coalition Voters Guide summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: "Further restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms"

  Source: Christian Coalition Voter Guide 12-CC-q10 on Oct 31, 2012

  Supports restrictions on gun purchases.

  Schneider supports the PVS survey question on gun restrictions

  Project Vote Smart infers candidate issue stances on key topics by summarizing public speeches and public statements. Congressional candidates are given the opportunity to respond in detail; about 11% did so in the 2012 races.

  Project Vote Smart summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Guns: Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?'

  Source: Project Vote Smart 12-PVS-q10 on Aug 30, 2012

  Supports restrictions on right to bear arms.

  Schneider supports the CC survey question on Second Amendment

  The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Further Restrictions on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms' The Christian Coalition notes, "You can help make sure that voters have the facts BEFORE they cast their votes. We have surveyed candidates in the most competitive congressional races on the issues that are important to conservatives."

  Source: Christian Coalition Survey 16_CC10 on Nov 8, 2016

  Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer.

  Schneider voted YEA the Bipartisan Background Checks Act

  H.R.8: To require a background check for every firearm sale. This Act may be cited as the "Background Check Expansion Act".

  • It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed [and conducted a background check].
  • The [restrictions] shall not apply to any law enforcement officer, or member of the armed forces, or bona fide gift between spouses, between parents and their children, or between siblings or [immediate family members].
  • Temporary transfers [are allowed] if the transferor has no reason to believe that the transferee will use or intends to use the firearm in a crime or is prohibited from possessing firearms; at a shooting range; or while reasonably necessary for the purposes of hunting.

    Opposing argument from the Heritage Foundation, 2/26/2019: Heritage Action opposes the Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8) and will include it as a key vote on our legislative scorecard. This legislation would require universal background checks for all firearm sales (even private) with specific exceptions. Unfortunately, universal background checks would do little to prevent firearm violence and would instead make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to purchase, own, carry, and use a firearm. Studies show that universal background checks are largely ineffective when it comes to preventing mass shootings. In addition, most people imprisoned for firearm-related crimes access their firearms illegally through theft, the underground market, family members, or friends. H.R. 8 is poorly written and makes criminals out of many law-abiding Americans who commonly make low-risk firearm transfers.

    Legislative outcome Roll call 99 in House on 2/27/2019 passed 240-190-2; introduced in Senate 1/8/2019; no action as of 3/28/2020.

    Source: Congressional vote 19-HR0008 on Feb 27, 2019

    Sponsored bill for background checks for private transfers.

    Schneider co-sponsored Background Check Expansion Act

    H.R.8 - Bipartisan Background Checks Act: This bill establishes new background check requirements for firearm transfers between private parties (i.e., unlicensed individuals). Specifically, it prohibits a firearm transfer between private parties unless a licensed gun dealer, manufacturer, or importer first takes possession of the firearm to conduct a background check. The prohibition does not apply to gifts between spouses in good faith.

    Heritage Action opinion to vote NO (Feb. 26, 2019): This legislation would require universal background checks for all firearm sales (even private). Unfortunately, universal background checks would do little to prevent firearm violence and would instead make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to purchase, own, carry, and use a firearm. Studies show that universal background checks are largely ineffective when it comes to preventing mass shootings. In 19 of the most recent high-profile cases, the shooters bought their firearms legally and passed all the required background checks.

    White House Statement (Biden's opinion to vote YES): Gun violence is a public health crisis. Every day, gun violence--community violence, domestic violence, suicides, and mass shootings--takes American lives and forever alters many more. Last year, we saw record levels of homicides in cities throughout our country. The Federal gun background check system is a proven tool to reduce gun violence and save lives. This system, called the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, has kept millions of guns out of potentially dangerous hands. The Administration encourages closing existing loopholes in this system [such as private transfers in H.R. 8].

    Legislative Outcome: Passed House 227-203-1 on 03/11/2021 (rollcall #75); introduced in Senate with 36 co-sponsors; no further Senate action during 2021.

    Source: S.529/H.R.8 21-S529 on Mar 1, 2021

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