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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Jan Brewer on Gun Control
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Republican Governor:
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- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Rated A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Doug Ducey on Gun Control
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Republican Governor:
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- Safe Arizona Schools Plan: more cops; more background checks. (Jan 2019)
- Revoke firearm permits if convicted of violent offense. (Oct 2018)
- Gun tragedies would not be averted with stricter gun laws. (Aug 2014)
- Avoid shootings by mentally ill but respect 2nd Amendment. (Jun 2014)
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Fred DuVal on Gun Control
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Require background checks for all gun purchases. (Jun 2014)
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Steve Farley on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Arizona Governor:
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David Garcia on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Governor:
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- Universal background checks; ban assault weapons. (Oct 2018)
- Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Nov 2014)
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Phil Gordon on Gun Control
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Mayor of Phoenix:
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Marco Lopez on Gun Control
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Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger:
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JL Mealer on Gun Control
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Independent for Governor:
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- Repeal NFA Title I & II. (Sep 2011)
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Senate:
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Deedra Abboud on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senate:
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- Second Amendment rights have limits. (Mar 2018)
- Pro-2nd Amendment with education and restrictions. (Dec 2017)
- Favors responsible, educated gun owners. (Jul 2017)
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Joe Arpaio on Gun Control
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Republican Candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator:
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- Vowed to ignore any law that would seize citizen's guns. (Sep 2017)
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Jeff Flake on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger:
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- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
- 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. (Aug 2011)
- 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)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- More background checks; end ban on gun violence research. (Sep 2018)
- Strongly supports the Second Amendment. (Nov 2008)
- Opposes shifting burden of proof in self-defense gun cases. (Apr 2006)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Doug Marks on Gun Control
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Libertarian candidate for Arizona U. S. Senator:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership. (Mar 2018)
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Martha McSally on Gun Control
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Republican appointee for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Ban bump stocks; against closing gun show loophole. (Oct 2020)
- I'm your Second Amendment senator. (Oct 2020)
- Enforce existing laws rather than enacting new ones. (Oct 2018)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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JL Mealer on Gun Control
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Independent Senate candidate:
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- Repeal NFA Title I & II. (Sep 2011)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Gun Control
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Democratic candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- Supports background checks, gun licenses, and enforcement. (Nov 2006)
- Allow justifiable force as defense in gun cases. (Apr 2006)
- Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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House:
Ron Barber on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Protect all Constitutional rights, including 2nd Amendment. (Jun 2012)
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Andy Biggs on Gun Control
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Republican (District 5):
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- Allow justifiable force as defense in gun cases. (Apr 2006)
- Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Trent Franks on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AZ-2):
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- Unwaveringly protect the right to own and bear arms. (Oct 2002)
- 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. (Apr 2011)
- Require video recording of every firearm test by ATF. (Jan 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
- Allow reloading spent military small arms ammunition. (Apr 2009)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Ruben Gallego on Gun Control
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Democratic House Member (District 7):
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- More gun buyback programs, not more guns. (May 2014)
- Supports restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Paul Gosar on Gun Control
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Republican (District 4):
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- Don't interfere with the rights of gun ownership. (Nov 2010)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Sep 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Mar 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Raul Grijalva on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (AZ-7):
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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)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jun 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Ann Kirkpatrick on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 2):
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- More background checks; end ban on gun violence research. (Sep 2018)
- Strongly supports the Second Amendment. (Nov 2008)
- Opposes shifting burden of proof in self-defense gun cases. (Apr 2006)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Debbie Lesko on Gun Control
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Republican (District 8):
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- The second amendment provides an essential right. (Jul 2018)
- 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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Martha McSally on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 2):
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- Ban bump stocks; against closing gun show loophole. (Oct 2020)
- I'm your Second Amendment senator. (Oct 2020)
- Enforce existing laws rather than enacting new ones. (Oct 2018)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Tom O`Halleran on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 1):
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- Allow justifiable force as defense in gun cases. (Apr 2006)
- Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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David Schweikert on Gun Control
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Republican (District 6):
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- Strong defender of right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2010)
- 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. (Oct 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
- Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Kyrsten Sinema on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 9):
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- Supports background checks, gun licenses, and enforcement. (Nov 2006)
- Allow justifiable force as defense in gun cases. (Apr 2006)
- Supports restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Greg Stanton on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 9):
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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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Former candidates & officeholders:
Janet Napolitano-Gov on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Governor; now in Cabinet:
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Frank Riggs on Gun Control
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Republican Gubernatorial Challenger :
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- Gun violence is not about video games or 2nd Amendment. (Jun 2014)
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Ed Pastor on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (AZ-4):
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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)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Feb 2013)
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Matt Salmon on Gun Control
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Republican (District 5):
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Jane Dee Hull on Gun Control
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Former Republican Governor (1997-2002):
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J.D. Hayworth on Gun Control
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2010 Republican challenger; previously US Representative:
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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)
- Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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J.D. Hayworth on Gun Control
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Republican (until 2007) (District 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)
- Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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Stuart Starky on Gun Control
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2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00:
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- Right to bear arms, but with background checks. (Aug 2004)
- Concealed carry ok; require background checks. (Jul 2002)
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Bob Stump on Gun Control
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Former GOP (until 2010) (District 3):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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Don Bivens on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Challenger (2012):
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Jeff Flake on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AZ-6); Senate challenger:
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- Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
- 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. (Aug 2011)
- 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)
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Rudy Garcia on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic challenger (lost primary); previously Mayor:
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- Absolute right to gun ownership until we amend Constitution. (Mar 2010)
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Gabby Giffords on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Ban semi-automatics; but allow concealed carry. (Nov 2000)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
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Rodney Glassman on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Rated ? by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
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Bryan Hackbarth on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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Jim Kolbe on Gun Control
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Republican (District 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 YES 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)
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Harry Mitchell on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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Jim Pederson on Gun Control
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Democratic challenger, state party chair:
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Ben Quayle on Gun Control
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Republican (lost 2012 primary) (District 3):
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- Defend our 2nd Amendment right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
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Rick Renzi on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AZ-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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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David Ruben on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger (lost 2012 primary):
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- Gun registration, training, licensure, and limitations. (May 2012)
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Richard Carmona on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Owning weapons OK if people have good training, education. (Jan 2011)
- Shot while defending hostage from killer, at gunpoint. (Aug 2009)
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Mark Kelly on Gun Control
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Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- The issue of gun violence is personal for Gabby and me. (Oct 2020)
- Endorsed by Everytown for Gun Safety for gun-sense majority. (Jun 2020)
- Owns guns but favors commonsense legislation. (Feb 2020)
- Gun rights & safety from gun violence not incompatible. (Jan 2020)
- A gun is designed for one thing--to kill. (Nov 2018)
- Gun control is a political issue and we need to have a vote. (Feb 2018)
- Congress has done absolutely nothing to stop gun violence. (Oct 2017)
- Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Jon Kyl on Gun Control
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Republican Jr Senator (AZ; retiring 2012):
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- 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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
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Jim Lamon on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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Blake Masters on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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John McCain on Gun Control
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Republican nominee for President; Senior Senator (AZ):
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- I know how to use guns; but I don’t own one. (Nov 2007)
- Prosecute criminals, not citizens for gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Don’t hold gun manufacturers liable for crimes. (Sep 2007)
- Opposes restrictions on assault weapons and ammunition types. (Sep 2007)
- Calls for GOP “tolerance” of closing gun show loopholes. (May 2002)
- Ban cheap guns; require safety locks; for gun show checks. (Aug 1999)
- Supports ban on certain assault weapons. (Aug 1999)
- Voted against Brady Bill & assault weapon ban. (Aug 1999)
- Guns are a problem, but so are violent web sites & videos. (Aug 1999)
- Punish criminals who abuse 2nd Amendment rights. (May 1999)
- Youth Violence Prevention Act restricts guns for kids. (May 1999)
- Repeal existing gun restrictions; penalize criminal use. (Jul 1998)
- 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 lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted YES 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)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- 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)
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John Shadegg on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (AZ-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)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
- 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)
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Kelli Ward on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Arizona U.S. Senator:
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- No right more fundamental than Second Amendment. (Oct 2017)
- Rated 92% by NRA for pro-gun policies. (Jul 2015)
- Rated A+ by NRA on gun rights. (Jul 2015)
- Rated 86% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2012)
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