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Kate Brown on Gun Control
Democratic Governor: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Kate Brown on other issues.
  • Supports IP43 assault weapon ban and IP44 safe storage rules. (Feb 2017)
  • Require criminal background checks for gun purchases. (May 2015)
  • Require more background checks on gun sales. (May 2015)
  • Require background checks for most gun transactions. (May 2015)
Knute Buehler on Gun Control
Republican candidate for governor: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Knute Buehler on other issues.
  • Opposes gun control proposals as intruding on basic freedoms. (Feb 2017)
  • No background checks for private gun transactions. (May 2015)
Bud Pierce on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bud Pierce on other issues.
  • Oppose background checks; they won't reduce gun violence. (Feb 2016)
  • Surveillance of schools & social media, to curb gun violence. (Feb 2016)

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Mark Callahan on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Mark Callahan on other issues.
  • The 2nd Amendment was meant to protect the 1st Amendment. (Oct 2015)
  • Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
Jason Conger on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for Jason Conger on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Jeff Merkley on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator (OR): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Jeff Merkley on other issues.
  • Maintain restrictions on purchase & possession of firearms. (Nov 1998)
  • 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)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Paul Romero on Gun Control
Republican Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paul Romero on other issues.
  • Red Flag laws are Unconstitutional, PERIOD. (Nov 2020)
  • Against ban on semiautomatic weapons, owns one himself. (Sep 2019)
Kevin Stine on Gun Control
Democratic Senate candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Stine on other issues.
  • Gun lobby has redefined 2nd Amendment in a perverse way. (Jan 2016)
Monica Wehby on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Monica Wehby on other issues.
  • Protect all constitutional rights, especially 2nd Amendment. (Mar 2014)

House:


Earl Blumenauer on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OR-3): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Earl Blumenauer on other issues.
  • 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. (Jan 2013)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (May 2013)
  • Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (May 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Suzanne Bonamici on Gun Control
Democrat (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Suzanne Bonamici on other issues.
  • Ban "fire sale" of firearms after delicensing closure. (Jan 2013)
  • Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Feb 2013)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Peter Defazio on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OR-4): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Peter Defazio on other issues.
  • 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 C+ by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (May 2011)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
Kurt Schrader on Gun Control
Democrat (District 5): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Kurt Schrader on other issues.
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
  • Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
Greg Walden on Gun Control
Republican Representative (OR-2): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Greg Walden on other issues.
  • 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)
  • No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
  • 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. (Oct 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Julian Bell on Gun Control
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Julian Bell on other issues.
  • Guns make people less safe because they're designed to kill. (Dec 2015)
John Kitzhaber on Gun Control
Democratic Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for John Kitzhaber on other issues.
  • Increase restrictions on gun purchase and possession. (Nov 1998)
Ted Kulongoski on Gun Control
Democratic OR Governor: Click here for Ted Kulongoski on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Niemeyer on Gun Control
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for Bob Niemeyer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bill Bradbury on Gun Control
2002 Democratic Senate Challenger (OR): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Bradbury on other issues.
  • Safety locks; stronger background checks. (Oct 2002)
Bruce Broussard on Gun Control
Former Republican challenger (2004): Click here for Bruce Broussard on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Wes Cooley on Gun Control
Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for Wes Cooley on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Mark Hatfield on Gun Control
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Hatfield on other issues.
  • For gun control; split from GOP on litmus test. (Nov 1998)
Al King on Gun Control
2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Al King on other issues.
  • 2nd Amendment guarantees the right to possess guns. (Aug 2004)
Bob Packwood on Gun Control
Republican Senator (Former): Click here for Bob Packwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Dave Brownlow on Gun Control
Constitution Party Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Dave Brownlow on other issues.
  • Individual right to gun ownership, not collective right. (Jun 2008)
  • Any ban on any gun directly conflicts with Constitution. (Jun 2008)
John Frohnmayer on Gun Control
Independent Challenger: Click here for John Frohnmayer on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Elizabeth Furse on Gun Control
Democrat (District 1): Click here for Elizabeth Furse on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Darlene Hooley on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OR-5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Darlene Hooley on other issues.
  • 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)
Jim Huffman on Gun Control
2010 Republican Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jim Huffman on other issues.
  • Oppose restrictions on right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Rated AQ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
Steve Novick on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for Steve Novick on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Gordon Harold Smith on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (OR): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Gordon Harold Smith on other issues.
  • Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
  • Voted NO on banning lawsuits against gun manufacturers for gun violence. (Mar 2004)
  • Voted NO on background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
  • Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
  • Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
David Wu on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (OR-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for David Wu on other issues.
  • 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)
Cliff Bentz on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Cliff Bentz on other issues.
  • No background checks for private gun transactions. (May 2015)
Knute Buehler on Gun Control
Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Knute Buehler on other issues.
  • Opposes gun control proposals as intruding on basic freedoms. (Feb 2017)
  • No background checks for private gun transactions. (May 2015)
Jo Rae Perkins on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jo Rae Perkins on other issues.
  • I support the 2nd Amendment as it is written. (Aug 2020)
  • Rated B+ by Oregon Firearms Federation. (Jul 2020)
  • Disarming people keeps them from self-protection. (Nov 2018)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Ron Wyden on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (OR): Click here for 12 full quotes OR click here for Ron Wyden on other issues.
  • 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 YES 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)
  • Close the Gun Show Loophole; restrict show sales. (May 2009)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Aug 2010)
  • Co-sponsored background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)

                                                                                                                                                                               
  


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