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Janet Napolitano on Gun Control

Democratic AZ Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Janet Napolitano on other issues.

No new gun laws; bearing arms is a fundamental liberty. (Sep 2002)

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Jon Kyl on Gun Control

Republican Jr Senator (AZ): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Jon Kyl on other issues.

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)

John McCain on Gun Control

Republican Sr Senator (AZ): Click here for 21 full quotes OR click here for John McCain on other issues.

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 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)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)

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Jeff Flake on Gun Control

Republican Representative (AZ-6): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Flake on other issues.

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)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Trent Franks on Gun Control

Republican Representative (AZ-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Trent Franks on other issues.

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)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)

Gabby Giffords on Gun Control

Democrat (District 8): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Gabby Giffords on other issues.

Ban semi-automatics; but allow concealed carry. (Nov 2000)

Raul Grijalva on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (AZ-7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Raul Grijalva on other issues.

Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)

Harry Mitchell on Gun Control

Democrat (District 5): Click here for Harry Mitchell on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ed Pastor on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (AZ-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ed Pastor on other issues.

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)

Rick Renzi on Gun Control

Republican Representative (AZ-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rick Renzi on other issues.

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)

John Shadegg on Gun Control

Republican Representative (AZ-3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for John Shadegg on other issues.

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)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:

J.D. Hayworth on Gun Control

Republican (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for J.D. Hayworth on other issues.

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)

Jim Kolbe on Gun Control

Republican (District 5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim Kolbe on other issues.

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)

Matt Salmon on Gun Control

Republican (District 1): Click here for Matt Salmon on other issues.

No stance on record.

Bob Stump on Gun Control

Republican (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Bob Stump on other issues.

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)

Jane Dee Hull on Gun Control

Former Republican: Click here for Jane Dee Hull on other issues.

No stance on record.

Stuart Starky on Gun Control

2004 former Democrat challenger; also ran for Senate in '00: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Stuart Starky on other issues.

Right to bear arms, but with background checks. (Aug 2004)
Concealed carry ok; require background checks. (Jul 2002)

Jim Pederson on Gun Control

Democratic challenger, state party chair: Click here for Jim Pederson on other issues.

No stance on record.

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