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Governor:

Jon Huntsman on Gun Control
Republican UT Governor: Click here for Jon Huntsman on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

UT Senate Debate

Robert Bennett on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (UT): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Robert Bennett 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)
Orrin Hatch on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (UT): Click here for 17 full quotes OR click here for Orrin Hatch on other issues.
  • Supports 2nd Amendment, with stricter gun law enforcement. (Oct 1999)
  • Mental health check as part of background check. (Sep 1999)
  • Gun violence problems can be solved by more enforcement. (Sep 1999)
  • Trigger locks, gun show restrictions, import restrictions. (Aug 1999)
  • Guns should be sold with safety devices. (May 1999)
  • Enforce existing gun laws & extend them to juveniles. (May 1999)
  • Enforce existing gun laws & extend them to juveniles. (May 1999)
  • Prosecute gun crimes federally & severely. (Apr 1999)
  • 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)

House:

Rob Bishop on Gun Control
Republican Representative (UT-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Rob Bishop 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Chris Cannon on Gun Control
Republican Representative (UT-3): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Chris Cannon 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)
  • No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Jason Chaffetz on Gun Control
Republican Rep.-Elect (District 3): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jason Chaffetz on other issues.
  • Support Second Amendment rights. (Nov 2008)
Jim Matheson on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (UT-2): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jim Matheson 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 B+ 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:

Merrill Cook on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Merrill Cook on other issues.
  • Voted YES 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)
James Hansen on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for James Hansen on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
  • Support tradition of hunting on wildlife refuges. (Aug 1994)
Mike Leavitt-Gov on Gun Control
Former Republican: Click here for Mike Leavitt-Gov on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Olene Walker on Gun Control
Former Republican: Click here for Olene Walker on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Enid Waldholtz on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for Enid Waldholtz on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Paul Van Dam on Gun Control
2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for Paul Van Dam on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Pete Ashdown on Gun Control
Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pete Ashdown on other issues.
  • Current laws are reasonable and are working. (Jun 2006)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  

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