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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Tommy Battle on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for governor of Alabama:
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- Prefers more school security measures over armed teachers. (Mar 2018)
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Robert Bentley on Gun Control
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Republican Governor:
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- Freedoms are guaranteed in the Second Amendment. (Sep 2014)
- Assume gun restrictions are unconstitutional, even treaties. (May 2013)
- Respond to active shooters but guarantee Second Amendment. (Feb 2013)
- Protect right to purchase, own, carry and use firearms. (Nov 2010)
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David Carrington on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Alabama Governor:
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Chris Countryman on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Alabama Governor:
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- Favors background checks and state database. (Sep 2017)
- Favors greater ability to track gun purchases. (Sep 2015)
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Parker Griffith on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger for Governor:
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
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Kay Ivey on Gun Control
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Republican Alabama Governor:
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- Firearms industry jobs part of rich history of 2nd Amendment. (Jan 2018)
- Do everything we can to preserve right to bear arms. (Oct 2014)
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Stacy Lee George on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Alabama U. S. Governor:
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- Unequivocally support the Second Amendment. (Aug 2017)
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Walt Maddox on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for governor of Alabama:
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- Refuses to comply with the NRA even if it costs him support. (Mar 2018)
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Senate:
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Marcus Bowman on Gun Control
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Right to keep guns shall not be infringed. (Jan 2016)
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Bradley Byrne on Gun Control
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Gun restrictions don't address true reason for mass tragedy. (Nov 2013)
- 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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Ron Crumpton on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership, with exceptions. (Nov 2015)
- Strict interpretation of the Second Amendment. (Aug 2015)
- Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
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Doug Jones on Gun Control
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Democratic Alabama U.S. Senator:
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- Ban bump stocks; waiting period for semi-automatic weapons. (Oct 2020)
- More background checks; raise purchase age to 21. (Apr 2018)
- No assault weapons ban at this time. (Apr 2018)
- Enforce current laws; no new restrictions. (Nov 2017)
- Supporter of 2nd amendment. (Jun 2017)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Arnold Mooney on Gun Control
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- Right to bear arms. (Sep 2019)
- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Roy Moore on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Alabama U.S. Senator:
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- Don't expand to equivalent of national gun registration. (Nov 2017)
- Moore and his wife are armed. (Aug 2017)
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John Rogers on Gun Control
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Alabama Senate:
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- Gun restrictions in international treaties apply to Alabama. (Apr 2013)
- Rated 73% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2018)
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Jeff Sessions on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator (AL):
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- As US attorney, led nation in gun prosecutions every year. (Jan 2017)
- Overturning Heller means cities could and would ban guns. (Jun 2016)
- 2nd Amendment is a specific provision, not a broad principle. (Jul 2012)
- 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 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)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Luther Strange on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Alabama U.S. Senator:
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- Defends God-given 2nd Amendment rights. (Aug 2017)
- Special place in Alabamian's hearts for the 2nd Amendment. (Dec 2013)
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Tommy Tuberville on Gun Control
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- They are not taking my guns. (Oct 2020)
- Government wants to take guns to steal all your money. (Feb 2020)
- Will always protect, preserve our Second Amendment rights. (Jan 2020)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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House:
Robert Aderholt on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AL-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 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)
- 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. (Oct 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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Bobby Bright on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger (District 2):
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- I am Pro-Gun 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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Mo Brooks on Gun Control
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Republican (District 5):
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- 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. (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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Bradley Byrne on Gun Control
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Republican Nominee (District 1):
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- Gun restrictions don't address true reason for mass tragedy. (Nov 2013)
- 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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Parker Griffith on Gun Control
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Republican challenger (District 5):
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
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Gary Palmer on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- Right to protect self and family. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
- Repeal unconstitutional gun restrictions. (Aug 2014)
- 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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Martha Roby on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Second Amendment is under constant attack. (Nov 2010)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Michael Rogers on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AL-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)
- 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. (Mar 2011)
- Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
- 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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Terri Sewell on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Bob Riley on Gun Control
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Republican Governor; previously GOP Representative (AL-3):
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- Voted NO 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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Jeff Sessions on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator (AL):
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- As US attorney, led nation in gun prosecutions every year. (Jan 2017)
- Overturning Heller means cities could and would ban guns. (Jun 2016)
- 2nd Amendment is a specific provision, not a broad principle. (Jul 2012)
- 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 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)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Spencer Bachus on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AL-6):
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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)
- 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. (Jul 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Jo Bonner on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AL-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)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Don Siegelman on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Governor (1999-2002):
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Howell Heflin on Gun Control
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Former Senator (until March 2005):
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Susan Parker on Gun Control
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2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (AL):
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Wayne Sowell on Gun Control
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2004 former Democratic challenger:
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- Require possession licenses and background checks. (Aug 2004)
- Concealed carry ok; limit lawsuits against gunmakers. (Aug 2004)
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William Barnes on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Does not hunt, because of Vietnam promise. (May 2010)
- Rated ? by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
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Sonny Callahan on Gun Control
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Republican (District 1):
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- Voted NO 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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Bud Cramer on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (AL-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)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- 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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Artur Davis on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (AL-7):
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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)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Terry Everett on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AL-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)
- 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Vivian Davis Figures on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger; member of State Senate:
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- Gun restrictions in international treaties apply to Alabama. (May 2013)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2002)
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Earl Hilliard on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Lynda Blanchard on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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Mo Brooks on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- 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. (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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Jerry Carl on Gun Control
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Republican (District 1):
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- Lifetime NRA member who opposes all gun control. (Dec 2020)
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Bill Hightower on Gun Control
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Republican (District 1):
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- Proud to be an A rated NRA legislator. (May 2020)
- Assume gun restrictions are unconstitutional, even treaties. (May 2013)
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John Merrill on Gun Control
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Republican 2020 Challenger (withdrew):
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- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2018)
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Barry Moore on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- No restrictions on AR15's nor high capacity magazines. (Jul 2020)
- Assume gun restrictions are unconstitutional, even treaties. (Apr 2013)
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Bob Riley on Gun Control
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Republican Governor; previously GOP Representative (AL-3):
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- Voted NO 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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Richard Shelby on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator (AL):
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- 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 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)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
- Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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