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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Cory Booker on Gun Control
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn):
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- More people die from gun violence than from wars. (Sep 2019)
- More people die from gun violence than from wars. (Sep 2019)
- More people die from gun violence than from wars. (Sep 2019)
- Yes on red flag law, but nowhere near enough. (Aug 2019)
- Tired of "thoughts and prayers"--this is personal. (Jun 2019)
- We require licenses to drive; so require licenses for guns. (Jun 2019)
- Evidence-based laws can lower gun violence. (Jun 2019)
- As with civil rights, we can build coalitions for gun laws. (Jun 2019)
- I'm bringing a fight against the corporate gun lobby. (Jun 2019)
- Gun control works; refuse to believe it's not doable. (May 2019)
- 14-part gun control plan, with criminal enforcement. (May 2019)
- Supports national gun licensing every 5 years. (May 2019)
- Consensus on common sense gun laws; ready to fight NRA. (Mar 2019)
- Require background checks; ban assault weapons. (Feb 2019)
- Failed to pass gun legislation after Orlando mass shooting. (Apr 2017)
- Prohibit firearms to suspected terrorists. (Jun 2016)
- $1,000 reward for tip on illegal weapons. (Feb 2016)
- Common sense gun reform on day one. (Jul 2014)
- More background checks & gun trace data. (Jul 2014)
- Criminal gun runners shouldn't have Second Amendment rights. (Oct 2013)
- Insane to carry concealed loaded weapons cross-state. (Oct 2011)
- Coalition "Mayors Against Illegal Guns"; Keep state laws. (Oct 2011)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Barbara Buono on Gun Control
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Democratic Challenger:
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- Criticizes pressure from gun rights advocates. (Oct 2013)
- Ban 50-caliber weapons instead of just 60-caliber. (May 2013)
- Restrict military grade and high capacity magazines. (Apr 2013)
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Chris Christie on Gun Control
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N.J. Governor; Republican Presidential candidate:
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- Vetoed a statewide I.D. system for gun owners. (Jan 2016)
- Executive Orders on guns isn't democracy; it's dictatorship. (Jan 2016)
- Gun restrictions based on terror watchlists is a state issue. (Nov 2015)
- Gun laws ineffective; focus on mental health. (Oct 2015)
- Vetoed gun laws that were not about public safety. (Aug 2015)
- Include mental health records in gun background checks. (Jun 2015)
- Focus on violence control, not gun control. (Nov 2013)
- Vetoed outright ban on Barrett .50 caliber rifle. (Oct 2013)
- No criminalization of new classes of firearms. (Sep 2013)
- We already have too many firearms in our community. (Jun 2012)
- 2009: No right-to-carry cross-state reciprocity. (Jun 2012)
- Favors gun control measures from law-enforcement perspective. (Jun 2012)
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Jack Ciattarelli on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- No criminalization of all 50-caliber weapons. (Feb 2013)
- Rated 57% by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2017)
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Kim Guadagno on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2017)
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Seth Kaper-Dale on Gun Control
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Green Party candidate for New Jersey Governor:
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- Supports gun control, but check laws for racial bias. (Aug 2017)
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Phil Murphy on Gun Control
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Democratic 2021 Gubernatorial contender:
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- Reduce maximum magazine size from 15 rounds to 10. (Apr 2018)
- Gun violence epidemic is a public health crisis. (Jun 2017)
- Sensible gun safety regulations: taxes & training. (Sep 2016)
- States for Gun Safety: fill void left by no Federal policy. (Feb 2018)
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Joe Rullo on Gun Control
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Republican:
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- Goal is concealed carry without justifiable need. (Jan 2017)
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Hirsh Singh on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for Governor:
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- If they take AR-15 rifles, will cell phones be next? (Jun 2020)
- Enact reciprocity between states to own & carry firearms. (Feb 2020)
- Rated 86% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Apr 2018)
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Doug Steinhardt on Gun Control
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| Republican candidate for Governor 2022 (withdrew):
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John Wisniewski on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Ban 50-caliber weapons instead of just 60-caliber. (Feb 2013)
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Senate:
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Jeff Bell on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
- Gun violence rooted in social breakdown, not gun ownership. (Jul 2014)
- Debated who's most supportive of gun rights. (Jun 2014)
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Cory Booker on Gun Control
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Mayor of Newark; N.J. Senator; 2020 presidential contender (withdrawn):
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- More people die from gun violence than from wars. (Sep 2019)
- More people die from gun violence than from wars. (Sep 2019)
- More people die from gun violence than from wars. (Sep 2019)
- Yes on red flag law, but nowhere near enough. (Aug 2019)
- Tired of "thoughts and prayers"--this is personal. (Jun 2019)
- We require licenses to drive; so require licenses for guns. (Jun 2019)
- Evidence-based laws can lower gun violence. (Jun 2019)
- As with civil rights, we can build coalitions for gun laws. (Jun 2019)
- I'm bringing a fight against the corporate gun lobby. (Jun 2019)
- Gun control works; refuse to believe it's not doable. (May 2019)
- 14-part gun control plan, with criminal enforcement. (May 2019)
- Supports national gun licensing every 5 years. (May 2019)
- Consensus on common sense gun laws; ready to fight NRA. (Mar 2019)
- Require background checks; ban assault weapons. (Feb 2019)
- Failed to pass gun legislation after Orlando mass shooting. (Apr 2017)
- Prohibit firearms to suspected terrorists. (Jun 2016)
- $1,000 reward for tip on illegal weapons. (Feb 2016)
- Common sense gun reform on day one. (Jul 2014)
- More background checks & gun trace data. (Jul 2014)
- Criminal gun runners shouldn't have Second Amendment rights. (Oct 2013)
- Insane to carry concealed loaded weapons cross-state. (Oct 2011)
- Coalition "Mayors Against Illegal Guns"; Keep state laws. (Oct 2011)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Jeff Chiesa on Gun Control
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Republican Appointee:
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- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
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Rush Holt on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-12):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
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Bob Hugin on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for New Jersey U. S. Senator:
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- Expanded background checks; bar people with mental illnesses. (Oct 2018)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
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Steve Lonegan on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Challenger:
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- Supports individual right to keep and bear arms. (Jan 2014)
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Rik Mehta on Gun Control
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Republican Senate Nominee:
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- Never back down from defending the 2nd Amendment. (Mar 2020)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Stuart Meissner on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Supports 2nd Amendment, background checks. (Jan 2020)
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Robert Menendez on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13):
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- Universal background checks & assault weapons ban. (Oct 2018)
- Additional controls on handguns and rifles. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Frank Pallone on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-6):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Rich Pezzullo on Gun Control
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Republican candidate for U. S. Senator (withdrew):
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- Opposes new federal gun laws; high marks from NRA. (Jan 2018)
- More conservative justices on federal bench. (Jan 2018)
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Murray Sabrin on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
- Support concealed carry: We are defenseless outside home. (Mar 2014)
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Hirsh Singh on Gun Control
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Republican 2020 Senate Challenger:
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- If they take AR-15 rifles, will cell phones be next? (Jun 2020)
- Enact reciprocity between states to own & carry firearms. (Feb 2020)
- Rated 86% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Apr 2018)
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Bonnie Watson Coleman on Gun Control
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Democratic House Member (District 12):
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- Supports licensing; background checks; and safety locks. (Nov 2005)
- Supports restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Rodney Frelinghuysen on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NJ-11):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Scott Garrett on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NJ-5):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
- Opposes restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Josh Gottheimer on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 5):
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- Supports restrictions on right to bear arms. (Nov 2016)
- Supports gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Andy Kim on Gun Control
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| Democrat (District 3):
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Leonard Lance on Gun Control
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Republican (District 7):
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- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2012)
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Frank LoBiondo on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NJ-2):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated A- by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2012)
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Tom MacArthur on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 3):
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- Defend right of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves. (Nov 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
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Tom Malinowski on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 7):
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- Regulate guns and ammunition to protect citizens. (May 2019)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Robert Menendez on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously Representative (NJ-13):
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- Universal background checks & assault weapons ban. (Oct 2018)
- Additional controls on handguns and rifles. (Sep 2006)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Donald Norcross on Gun Control
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Democratic House Member (District 1):
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- Mental health background checks for gun permits. (Nov 2014)
- Supports restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
- Supports restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Frank Pallone on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-6):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Bill Pascrell on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-8):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Feb 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Donald Payne Jr. on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 10):
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- Repeal "stand-your-ground" laws. (Jul 2013)
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Mikie Sherrill on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 11):
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- Supports universal criminal background checks. (Apr 2020)
- Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
- Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Albio Sires on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Christopher Smith on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NJ-4):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated D+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
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Jeff Van Drew on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 2):
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- Support gun-control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
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Richard Codey on Gun Control
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Democratic NJ Governor:
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- Ban 50-caliber weapons instead of just 60-caliber. (May 2013)
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Jon Corzine on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator (NJ):
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- Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2000)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
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Chris Daggett on Gun Control
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Steve Fulop on Gun Control
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Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Reward "socially responsible" gun distributors. (Oct 2014)
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Ray Lesniak on Gun Control
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Democratic 2017 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Buy police weapons from socially responsible gun sellers. (Nov 2015)
- Ban 50-caliber weapons instead of just 60-caliber. (May 2013)
- Ban 50-caliber bullets & assault weapons. ()
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Christie Todd Whitman-Gov on Gun Control
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Rob Andrews on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-1):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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Rush Holt on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-12):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Jan 2013)
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Jon Runyan on Gun Control
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Republican (retiring 2014) (District 3):
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- Always stand up for the rights of hunters & shooters. (Nov 2010)
- Opposes restricting gun purchase & possession. (Nov 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2011)
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Donny DiFrancesco on Gun Control
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Former Republican Governor (2001):
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- No gun permits until age 21; require ballistics ID. (Dec 2000)
- Prosecute gun crimes more; restrict future sales more. (Dec 2000)
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Thomas Kean on Gun Control
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Jim McGreevey on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Governor (2002-2004):
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- Maintain New Jersey’s tough gun laws. (Oct 2001)
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Bret Schundler on Gun Control
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Republican 2000 Candidate:
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- Opposes gun control. (Jun 2001)
- Looser gun laws; allow concealed carry. (Jun 2001)
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Bill Bradley on Gun Control
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2000 Democratic Primary Challenger for President:
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- Money determines gun laws instead of child safety. (Aug 2000)
- Beating the NRA must come from concerted leadership. (Mar 2000)
- Tough gun laws & tough leadership to stop child tragedies. (Mar 2000)
- Gore was a conservative Congressman who voted with NRA. (Feb 2000)
- Register and license all handguns. (Feb 2000)
- Ban gun sales in residential neighborhoods. (Feb 2000)
- Register and license all handguns. (Jan 2000)
- Register & license all 65 million handguns. (Jan 2000)
- Gun control leads to safe schools. (Dec 1999)
- Stand up to the NRA. (Sep 1999)
- Ban Saturday Night Specials; plus other “common-sense”. (Aug 1999)
- For registration & licensing; against freely re-selling. (Aug 1999)
- Ban inexpensive “junk” handguns. (Jun 1999)
- Register guns; limit buyers to one per month. (Jun 1999)
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Douglas Forrester on Gun Control
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Bob Torricelli on Gun Control
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Former Democratic Senator:
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- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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John Adler on Gun Control
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| Democrat (until 2010) (District 3):
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Rob Andrews on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-1):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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Richard Codey on Gun Control
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Democratic NJ Governor:
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- Ban 50-caliber weapons instead of just 60-caliber. (May 2013)
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Jon Corzine on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator (NJ):
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- Opposes absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2000)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
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Anne Evans Estabrook on Gun Control
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Mike Ferguson on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NJ-7):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Robert Franks on Gun Control
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Republican (District 7):
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- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Gun Control
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Republican challenger:
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- No criminalization of all 50-caliber weapons. (May 2013)
- Uphold our current firearm laws. (Sep 2006)
- Rated “F” by Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. (Jan 2003)
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Frank Lautenberg on Gun Control
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Democratic Sr Senator (NJ):
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- No guns for domestic abusers. (Aug 2008)
- Voted YES on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
- Voted NO on allowing firearms in checked baggage on Amtrak trains. (Apr 2009)
- Voted NO on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
- Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
- Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
- Voted YES on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
- Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
- Sponsored bill to close the Gun Show Loophole. (May 2009)
- Sponsored banning large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
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Ian Linker on Gun Control
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Former Republican Primary Challenger (2012):
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- Don't erode our Second Amendment rights. (Jun 2011)
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Bill Pascrell on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-8):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Feb 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Donald Payne on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-10):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Donald Payne on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-10):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Joe Pennacchio on Gun Control
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Marge Roukema on Gun Control
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Republican (District 5):
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- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Jim Saxton on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NJ-3):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted YES on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated B+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Gwen Diakos on Gun Control
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Thomas Kean Jr. on Gun Control
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Republican challenger:
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- No criminalization of all 50-caliber weapons. (May 2013)
- Uphold our current firearm laws. (Sep 2006)
- Rated “F” by Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs. (Jan 2003)
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Joe Kyrillos on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- No criminalization of all 50-caliber weapons. (May 2013)
- Restrict gun purchases; no concealed carry. (Nov 2011)
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Rik Mehta on Gun Control
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Republican (District 7):
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- Never back down from defending the 2nd Amendment. (Mar 2020)
- Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Steven Rothman on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NJ-9):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
- Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
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Dick Zimmer on Gun Control
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Republican Senate challenger:
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- Endorsed by the NRA in 1990 and 1992. (Oct 2006)
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