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Governor:

Bobby Jindal on Gun Control
Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Senate:

  • LA 2004 Senate Debate

    John Neely Kennedy on Gun Control
    Democratic Senate Challenger (LA): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Neely Kennedy on other issues.
    • Support the Second Amendment. (Oct 2004)
    Mary Landrieu on Gun Control
    Democratic Sr Senator (LA): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Mary Landrieu 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 YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    • Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
    • Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    • Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
    • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
    • Rated C- by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
    David Vitter on Gun Control
    Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter 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 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)
    • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

    House:

    Rodney Alexander on Gun Control
    Democratic Representative (LA-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rodney Alexander 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)
    Charles Boustany on Gun Control
    Republican Representative (LA-7): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Charles Boustany on other issues.
    • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
    Don Cazayoux on Gun Control
    Democratic Representative (LA-6): Click here for Don Cazayoux on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    William Jefferson on Gun Control
    Democratic Representative (LA-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for William Jefferson 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 D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Bobby Jindal on Gun Control
    Republican Governor; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bobby Jindal on other issues.
    • Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
    Jim McCrery on Gun Control
    Republican Representative (LA-4): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jim McCrery 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)
    • 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)
    Charles Melancon on Gun Control
    Democrat (District 3): Click here for Charles Melancon on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Steve Scalise on Gun Control
    Republican Representative (LA-1): Click here for Steve Scalise on other issues.
      No stance on record.

    Former candidates & officeholders:

    Kathleen Blanco on Gun Control
    Democratic LA Governor: Click here for Kathleen Blanco on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Richard Hugh Baker on Gun Control
    Republican (District 6): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Richard Hugh Baker 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)
    • 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)
    John Cooksey on Gun Control
    Republican (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
    • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    David Vitter on Gun Control
    Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (LA-1): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for David Vitter 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 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)
    • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
    Mike Foster on Gun Control
    Former Republican: Click here for Mike Foster on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Bob Livingston on Gun Control
    Republican Former (1994-) (District 1): Click here for Bob Livingston on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    Billy Tauzin on Gun Control
    Republican (Until 2004) (District 3): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Billy Tauzin on other issues.
    • 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)
    • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
    Chris John on Gun Control
    Democrat (Until 2004) (District 7): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues.
    • 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)
    Billy Tauzin III on Gun Control
    Former GOP Challenger (2004) (District 3): Click here for Billy Tauzin III on other issues.
      No stance on record.
    John Breaux on Gun Control
    Former Democratic incumbent; retired 2004: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Breaux on other issues.
    • Voted YES on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
    • Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    • Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
    • Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
    • Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
    Chris John on Gun Control
    2004 former Democratic challenger; US Representative: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Chris John on other issues.
    • 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)
    John Cooksey on Gun Control
    2004 former Republican Nominee: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Cooksey on other issues.
    • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
    Bennett Johnston on Gun Control
    Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for Bennett Johnston on other issues.
      No stance on record.

                                                                                                                                                                                   
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