State of Tennessee Archives: on Gun Control
Bill Lee:
Reintroducing concealed carry legislation
Now, more than ever, Tennesseans want a strong commitment to the Second Amendment and the right to protect themselves.
And as such, I will be reintroducing Constitutional Carry legislation this year.
Source: 2021 State of the State Address to the Tennessee legislature
Feb 8, 2021
Marquita Bradshaw:
For background checks, red flag laws, CDC research on guns
I support universal background checks. - Require a gun safety education, storage, and a license in order to own a gun
- Enact extreme risk / red flag laws
- Conduct strong background checks
- Disarm domestic abusers
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Encourage the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to research gun deaths and injuries in the same way it researches other health issues in order to find workable solutions
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website MarquitaBradshaw.com
Aug 26, 2020
Manny Sethi:
Red-flag laws are unconstitutional
I am a staunch supporter of our 2nd Amendment Rights. As a concealed carry permit holder, I know that our Constitutional Rights are not up for debate. These days you are hearing career
politicians on both sides of the aisle talking about red flag laws. These are unconstitutional and will lead to many problems and bad faith actors. I will fight to ensure our right to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website, DrMannyForSenate.com
Jan 12, 2020
Bill Hagerty:
The threat to gun rights is real
Bill believes that the Second Amendment is one of our most important freedoms, and he will always protect our constitutional rights, including our right to bear arms and protect ourselves. The threat to our gun rights is real. That's why we need strong
leadership in the Senate that won't buckle to liberal pressure. Bill opposes a national gun registry, red flag laws and universal background checks. He'll vote to confirm constitutionalist judges who respect our rights to self-defense.
Source: 2020 Tennessee Senate campaign website TeamHagerty.com
Dec 24, 2019
Bill Lee:
Oppose any attempt to ban an entire class of weapons
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation? Restrict semi-automatic weapons?Karl Dean (D): Supports 2nd Amendment, but wants to see strong background checks, bans on bump stocks, & continued support for the permit process.
Bill Lee (R): No. "Law abiding citizens should not be punished for the actions of criminals. Adding a new law won't solve the problem. As governor, I'll oppose any attempt to ban an entire (class) of weapons."
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Tennessee Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Karl Dean:
Strong background checks; ban bump stocks
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation? Restrict semi-automatic weapons?Karl Dean (D): Supports 2nd Amendment, but wants to see strong background checks, bans on bump stocks, & continued support for the permit process.
Bill Lee (R): No. "Law abiding citizens should not be punished for the actions of criminals. Adding a new law won't solve the problem. As governor, I'll oppose any attempt to ban an entire (class) of weapons."
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Tennessee Governor race
Oct 9, 2018
Marsha Blackburn:
Get background checks working, but no other gun regulations
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation?Marsha Blackburn (R): No. Has opposed most gun regulations. But wants background check system to work properly and record appropriate red flags.
Phil Bredesen (D): Some.
Against banning semi-automatic weapons, but close gun show loophole, ban bump stocks and tighten background checks.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Tennessee Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Phil Bredesen:
Close gun show loophole & ban bump stocks
Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation?Marsha Blackburn (R): No. Has opposed most gun regulations. But wants background check system to work properly and record appropriate red flags.
Phil Bredesen (D): Some.
Against banning semi-automatic weapons, but close gun show loophole, ban bump stocks and tighten background checks.
Source: 2018 CampusElect.org Issue Guide on Tennessee Senate race
Oct 9, 2018
Bill Lee:
Law-abiding citizens have a right to guns; don't punish them
Law abiding citizens should not be punished for the actions of criminals. Every time there's a tragedy, the first thing that happens is that politicians and the media politicize the issue and try to turn the conversation away from real solutions and
into a discussion on how take away our constitutional rights. It's the wrong conversation. We've always had guns. We haven't always had mass shootings. We need to look behind the gun and try to get to root causes.
Source: 2018 Tennessee Gubernatorial website BillLee.com
Jul 4, 2018
David Kustoff:
Unequivocal right to keep and bear arms
Standing for West Tennessee Values: I will always fight for the West Tennessee values we so strongly believe in.
I believe life begins at conception, I believe marriage is between a man and a woman, and I believe we have an unequivocal constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
Source: 2016 Tennessee House campaign website KustoffForCongress.com
Nov 8, 2016
Gordon Ball:
Second Amendment protects Americans from tyranny
Not only is responsible gun ownership a part of the fabric of Tennessee, but it is also a fundamental constitutional right. The Second Amendment gives Americans the right to keep and bear arms.I am often amused by political candidates who go out with
their (camo) suits and shotguns and pretend to shoot ducks to show their support for the Second Amendment. The Second Amendment isn't about hunting, it's there to protect Americans from tyranny, to safeguard our families, and to protect our property.
Source: 2014 Tennessee Senate campaign website, GordonBallSenate.com
Aug 7, 2014
Joe Carr:
30,000 people respond to raffling off a Beretta 92A1
The Joe Carr for Senate campaign today announced that over 30,000 people have shown their support for the 2nd Amendment by signing up for a chance to win a Beretta 92A1. The Carr campaign is celebrating Beretta opening up their new manufacturing facility
in Tennessee by raffling off a Beretta 92A1."I knew that giving away a Beretta 92A1 would be popular, but I didn't anticipate it would be this popular. As a lifetime member of the NRA and Gun Owners of America, I have always promoted, protected, and
defended every law-abiding American's ability to keep and bear arms for personal safety, to defend their property, and to enjoy hunting and sporting," Representative Carr said. "We're locked in a struggle with Obama, Reid, Pelosi, and the rest of the
liberal elites in Washington for our 2nd Amendment rights. That's why I decided to take the fight to them by introducing legislation in Tennessee to nullify any of Obama's unconstitutional gun grabbing laws."
Source: WGNS 100.5 FM on 2014 Tennessee Senate race
Feb 25, 2014
Joe Carr:
Permit the possession of firearms in restaurants and bars
Gov. Bredesen today vetoed House Bill 962 [co-sponsored by Rep. Joe Carr], which would permit the possession of firearms in restaurants and bars. "I am a strong supporter of the right to keep & bear arms," Bredesen said. "However, these rights come with
reasonable rules and guidelines. This bill crosses the line of reason. I have been a gun owner for over 50 years. When I was a young man, I took my first gun safety class. There was one message conveyed during that class: guns and alcohol don't mix.
That's as true today as it was then. It is because of this principle that Tennessee state law has long prohibited the possession of firearms in places that serve alcohol. House Bill 962 would remove this safeguard in a manner that I believe would be
reckless.""I believe we can exercise our second amendment rights and common sense at the same time--and guns and bars simply don't mix. Because of this, I am vetoing this bill and respectfully asking the legislature to rethink this issue."
Source: Gov. Press release on Tennessee voting record HB 962
May 28, 2009
Phil Bredesen:
Veto firearms permits in bars: guns and alcohol don't mix
Governor Phil Bredesen today vetoed House Bill 962, which would permit the possession of firearms in Tennessee restaurants and bars. "I am a strong supporter of the right to keep and bear arms," Bredesen said. "However, these rights come with reasonable
and necessary rules and guidelines. This bill crosses the line of reason. I have been a gun owner for over 50 years. When I was a young man, I took my first gun safety class. There was one message conveyed during that class: guns and alcohol don't mix.
That's as true today as it was then. It is because of this principle that Tennessee state law has long prohibited the possession of firearms in places that serve alcohol. House Bill 962 would remove this safeguard in a manner that I believe would be
reckless.""I believe we can exercise our second amendment rights and common sense at the same time--and guns and bars simply don't mix. Because of this, I am vetoing this bill and respectfully asking the legislature to rethink this issue."
Source: Gov. Press release on Tennessee voting record HB 962
May 28, 2009
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