State of West Virginia Archives: on Gun Control
Alex Mooney:
Misguided gun laws only punish law-abiding gun owners
I believe strongly in Americans' constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Misguided gun control laws only punish law-abiding gun owners instead of targeting the criminals who ignore the laws on the books.
During my time in the state Senate, I sponsored right-to-carry legislation and always supported the right of law-abiding citizens to protect their homes and their property. I will continue to do so in the U.S. Congress.
Source: 2014 W.V. House campaign website, MooneyForCongress.com
Nov 4, 2014
Don Blankenship:
Democrats pose a real threat to our right to bear arms
My view is that it makes no sense for the NRA to support a candidate solely because he votes against gun control measures if he is also voting for Nancy Pelosi or similar politicians to be Speaker of the House or head of a committee. It is anti-gun
Democrats that pose a real threat to our right to bear arms and the NRA's support of those who then vote to empower Nancy Pelosi types who campaign on their support for gun control is illogical, shortsighted and insulting to NRA's paying Members.
Source: 2018 W.V. Senatorial campaign website DonBlankenship.com
Mar 31, 2018
Evan Jenkins:
Defend the Second Amendment
Evan will always defend your constitutionally guaranteed
2nd Amendment rights.
Source: 2014 W.V. House campaign website, EvanJenkins.com
Nov 4, 2014
Jeff Kessler:
Don't require permit and training for concealed carry
Kessler voted in favor of a bill that eliminated the requirement for a
permit and training before a person can carry a concealed weapon.
Source: W.V. MetroNews on 2016 West Virginia gubernatorial race
Jun 23, 2015
Joe Manchin III:
Vetoed restrictions on automatic weapon sales
Gov. Manchin vetoed Senate Bill No. 515, which stated:- A person may not publicly display and offer for rent or sale, any deadly weapon. machine gun, submachine gun or other fully automatic weapon, any rifle, shotgun or ammunition for same.
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Any person convicted shall be fined not more than $5,000 or confined for not more than one year.
- A person may not knowingly sell, rent, or lend any firearm or ammunition to a person prohibited from possessing firearms in applicable federal law.
Source: W.V. voting records: gubernatorial vetoes
Apr 6, 2010
John Buckley:
Supports right to gun ownership
Q: Do you support or oppose the statement, "Absolute right to gun ownership"?
A: Support, but your use of the word "absolute" is confusing.
Source: Email interview on 2014 W.V. Senate race with OnTheIssues
Sep 5, 2014
Woody Thrasher:
I believe in the Second Amendment
The good work of our strong, conservative, Republican Legislature to move our state forward, like bringing us right-to-work, must continue.
I'm a pro-life conservative who believes in the Second Amendment. West Virginia's values will always be protected by me.
Source: 2020 W.V. Governor campaign website WoodyThrasher2020.com
Dec 13, 2019
JB McCuskey:
Gun rights fundamental for sport, freedom, and protection
J.B. McCuskey is a proud supporter of the Second Amendment and the rights of West Virginians, and all Americans, to keep and bear arms. He will fight to ensure protection of the Second Amendment and defend against liberal policies that threaten our
constitutional rights. As an avid hunter, J.B. McCuskey is an advocate for sportsmen across West Virginia and firmly believes that gun rights are fundamental for sport, freedom, and our protection.
Source: 2024 W.V. Gubernatorial campaign website McCuskeyForWV.com
Jun 22, 2023
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