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Governor:

Tim Pawlenty on Gun Control
Republican MN Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tim Pawlenty on other issues.
  • Statewide background checks to carry firearms. (Nov 2006)

Senate:

MN Senate Debate

Ford Bell on Gun Control
DFL challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ford Bell on other issues.
  • Lifelong hunter & outdoorsman. (Dec 2005)
Michael Cavlan on Gun Control
Green Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Michael Cavlan on other issues.
  • Gun ownership is a Constitutional right, but with limits. (Aug 2006)
Norm Coleman on Gun Control
Republican Challenger (MN): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Norm Coleman on other issues.
  • Standardize concealed-carry law so urbanites can get permits. (Sep 1998)
  • Mandatory sentences for repeat gun & gang offenders. (Sep 1998)
  • 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)
  • Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Mark Dayton on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator (MN): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mark Dayton on other issues.
  • Against gun registration. (Nov 2000)
  • Opposes gun licensing and gun registration. (Oct 2000)
  • For background checks & trigger locks. (Jul 2000)
  • Zero tolerance for guns in schools. (Jul 2000)
  • Supports some licensing & some registration. (Jul 2000)
  • Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
Robert Fitzgerald on Gun Control
Independence Party Challenger: Click here for Robert Fitzgerald on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Al Franken on Gun Control
DFL Challenger: Click here for Al Franken on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Kennedy on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MN-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy 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)
Amy Klobuchar on Gun Control
DFL challenger, Hennepin County Attorney: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Amy Klobuchar on other issues.
  • I would do nothing to hurt hunting. (Jan 2006)
  • Extend the ban on assault weapons. (Jan 2006)
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)

House:

Michele Bachmann on Gun Control
Republican (District 6): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Michele Bachmann on other issues.
  • Fight to uphold our 2nd Amendment rights. (Nov 2006)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Keith Ellison on Gun Control
Democrat (District 5): Click here for Keith Ellison on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gil Gutknecht on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MN-1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Gil Gutknecht 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)
Mark Kennedy on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MN-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Mark Kennedy 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)
John Kline on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MN-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Kline 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)
Betty McCollum on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (MN-4): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Betty McCollum 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)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
James Oberstar on Gun Control
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-8): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for James Oberstar 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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
Collin Peterson on Gun Control
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-7): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Collin Peterson 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)
  • 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)
Jim Ramstad on Gun Control
Republican Representative (MN-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Ramstad 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)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Martin Sabo on Gun Control
Democrat/Farmer/Labor Representative (MN-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Martin Sabo 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)
Tim Walz on Gun Control
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tim Walz on other issues.
  • Supports concealed carry. (Nov 2006)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Former officeholders:

Mike Ciresi on Gun Control
Former DFL Senate Challenger: Click here for Mike Ciresi on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Click here for Patty Wetterling on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Patty Wetterling on Gun Control
Bill Luther on Gun Control
Former Democrat/Farmer/Labor (MN-6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Luther on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
David Minge on Gun Control
Former Democrat/Farmer/Labor (MN-2): Click here for David Minge on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bruce Vento on Gun Control
Former Democrat/Farmer/Labor (MN-4): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bruce Vento on other issues.
  • Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Jesse Ventura on Gun Control
Former Independent MN Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Ventura on other issues.
  • Gun responsibility goes with gun rights. (Jul 2000)
  • Guns are designed to kill; respect them. (Jan 1999)
  • If you’re going to own a gun, know what you’re doing. (Jan 1999)
  • Concealed weapons OK if you can pass safety exam. (Nov 1998)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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