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Brad Wenstrup on Gun Control

 

 


Don't let Congress encroach upon our gun rights

I'm a proud gun owner, and Life Member of the NRA. I'm frustrated that our constitutional right to keep and bear arms continues to be under attack by liberals and anti-gun zealots. Unfortunately, even the recent Supreme Court decision reaffirming the individual right to keep and bear arms was upheld only by a single vote. That's why we must be vigilant to ensure that Congress and the courts don't encroach upon our gun rights.
Source: 2012 House campaign website, usabrad.com, "Issues" , Nov 6, 2012

National cross-state standard for concealed carry.

Wenstrup co-sponsored H.R.197&S.845

Establishes a national standard for the carrying of concealed firearms (other than a machinegun or destructive device) by non-residents. Authorizes a person who has a valid permit to carry a concealed firearm in one state and who is not prohibited from carrying a firearm under federal law to carry a concealed firearm in another state:

Source: National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act 09-HR197 on Jan 6, 2009

Opposes restrictions on gun purchases.

Wenstrup opposes the PVS survey question on gun restrictions

Project Vote Smart infers candidate issue stances on key topics by summarizing public speeches and public statements. Congressional candidates are given the opportunity to respond in detail; about 11% did so in the 2012 races.

Project Vote Smart summarizes candidate stances on the following topic: 'Guns: Do you support restrictions on the purchase and possession of guns?'

Source: Project Vote Smart 12-PVS-q10 on Aug 30, 2012

Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale.

Wenstrup 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".