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Darin LaHood on Gun Control

 

 


Staunch advocate for 2nd Amendment and right to bear arms

Darin LaHood today announced that he has been endorsed by the National Rifle Association and the Illinois State Rifle Association for the Republican special primary election.

"I am honored to receive the support and endorsement from the National Rifle Association and the Illinois State Rifle Association," said LaHood. "Throughout my time in the State Senate I have been a staunch advocate for the Second Amendment and the right to bear arms. In Washington, I will continue to defend our constitutional principles and fight for all hunters, sportsmen and firearm owners in Central and West Central Illinois."

In their endorsement, the National Rifle Association wrote, "based on your record on Second Amendment issues in the Illinois Senate and your perfect candidate questionnaire, you have earned an 'A' rating from the NRA-PVF for this special Republican Primary election. Therefore, we are encouraging all hunters, sportsmen and firearm owners in the 18th District to vote for Mr. LaHood."

Source: 2015-16 Ill. House campaign website LaHoodForCongress.com , May 29, 2015

Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale.

LaHood voted NAY the Bipartisan Background Checks Act

H.R.8: To require a background check for every firearm sale. This Act may be cited as the "Background Check Expansion Act".