State of Idaho Archives: on Gun Control

Brad Little: Opposes constitutional right to hunt, trap, and fish

Proposing a new section to the Constitution of the State of Idaho:
• to provide that all wildlife within the state of Idaho shall be preserved, protected, perpetuated and managed to provide continued supplies for the citizens of Idaho to harvest by hunting, fishing and trapping for the continued benefit of the people;
• to provide that the taking of wildlife by hunting, fishing and trapping is a valued part of our heritage and shall be a right preserved for the people;
• to provide that the exercise of this right by the people shall not be prohibited;
• to provide that the rights set forth do not create a right to trespass on private property;
• [that these rights] shall not be construed to affect rights established to divert, appropriate, and use water , nor to establish any minimum amount of water in any stream, river, lake, reservoir or other water body.

Brad Little: Second Amendment is a sacred trust

Brad Little: Remove the duty to flee in Idaho's self-defense laws

The issue: "Stand your ground" is a self-defense law that allows someone to use deadly force, instead of retreating, if they feel their safety is threatened at work, in their vehicle or other public settings. It is based on the "castle doctrine," a centuries-old law that allows someone to use deadly force while defending their home.

Little: "The Legislature continues to debate expanding self-defense laws in Idaho code. I would be supportive of a bill that provides a reasonable standard in removing the duty to flee in Idaho's self-defense laws."

Democratic opponent Paulette Jordan: : "Similar 'stand your ground' policies in other states have led to increased homicide rates, especially amongst children and people of color. Enacting this reckless legislation would make Idaho less fair and less safe."

Ed Humphreys: Not allow ANY infringement upon our Second Amendment rights

Gary Peters: Common sense safety measures, including background checks

Janice McGeachin: A+ rating from NRA; fight encroachments on 2nd amendment

Jim Risch: Second Amendment is individual right that must be maintained

The Second Amendment is an individual right that must be maintained. Like our Founding Fathers, I oppose any abridgement of the right to keep and bear arms.

Jerry Sturgill: Keep guns from terrorists, but we have enough laws

Michael Crapo: I oppose all efforts to weaken the Second Amendment

Natalie Fleming: Honestly, I don't care if you have a Tank in your back yard

Nels Mitchell: High priority on right to hunt & fish on public lands

Paulette Jordan: Opposes teachers being front line defenders in classrooms

Jordan: It's important for the governor to say we will not carry over the national conversation. We see they want to mandate teachers having guns in classrooms, and this is where we have a stake to say this is not the culture we want in Idaho. We're listening to every community. The teachers' job is to teach, and why would we expect them to be front line defenders? Front line defenders are school resource officers.

Paulette Jordan: Stand-your-ground laws lead to homicide of people of color

The issue: "Stand your ground" is a self-defense law that allows someone to use deadly force, instead of retreating, if they feel their safety is threatened at work, in their vehicle or other public settings.

Jordan: "While I recently voted to allow our bipartisan House to further debate a 'stand your ground' bill due to appeals by my constituents, I do not support this legislation. The bill seeks to undo Idaho's current gun laws, and as a gun owner myself, I am concerned by any attempt to loosen laws that enable us to protect ourselves. The fact is that similar 'stand your ground' policies in other states have led to increased homicide rates, especially amongst children and people of color. Enacting this reckless legislation would make Idaho less fair and less safe."

Lt. Gov. Brad Little: "I would be supportive of a bill that provides a reasonable standard in removing the duty to flee in Idaho's self-defense laws."

Raul Labrador: It is time to enact 'stand your ground' legislation in Idaho

The issue: "Stand your ground" is a self-defense law that allows someone to use deadly force, instead of retreating, if they feel their safety is threatened at work, in their vehicle or other public settings. It is based on the "castle doctrine," a centuries-old law that allows someone to use deadly force while defending their home.

Labrador: "Idaho must always defend the Second Amendment rights of our citizens. That is why I believe it is time to enact 'stand your ground' legislation in Idaho. Idaho should provide solid legal protection to people who must resort to deadly force in the protection of lives and property. As governor, I'll support and promote legislation protecting law-abiding citizens who stand their ground, or use force without retreating, in defense of themselves, their families and their fellow Idahoans."

Russ Fulcher: Establish constitutional right to hunt, trap, and fish

Proposing a new section to the Constitution of the State of Idaho:
• to provide that all wildlife within the state of Idaho shall be preserved, protected, perpetuated and managed to provide continued supplies for the citizens of Idaho to harvest by hunting, fishing and trapping for the continued benefit of the people;
• to provide that the taking of wildlife by hunting, fishing and trapping is a valued part of our heritage and shall be a right preserved for the people;
• to provide that the exercise of this right by the people shall not be prohibited;
• to provide that the rights set forth do not create a right to trespass on private property;
• [that these rights] shall not be construed to affect rights established to divert, appropriate, and use water , nor to establish any minimum amount of water in any stream, river, lake, reservoir or other water body.

Tommy Ahlquist: Oppose weakening right to bear arms