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 Governor, Mayors and Pundits: 
 
 
 
|  Carl Brewer on Gun Control   |  | Democratic candidate for Governor: 
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|  Sam Brownback on Gun Control   |  | Republican Sr Senator (KS): 
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    Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
    Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Apr 2015)
    Respect Second Amendment as strongly as First Amendment. (Apr 2007)
    Voted YES 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 YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
    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)
    National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
    Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
    Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
    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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|  Jeff Colyer on Gun Control   |  | Candidate for Governor: 
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    Pro-Second Amendment, authentic conservative. (Mar 2021)
    Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Nov 2008)
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|  Wink Hartman on Gun Control   |  | Republican candidate for Governor: 
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|  Laura Kelly on Gun Control   |  | Democratic candidate for governor of Kansas: 
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    Supports common sense gun safety measures and safeguards. (Jul 2018)
    Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
    Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Mar 2015)
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|  Kris Kobach on Gun Control   |  | Republican candidate for Kansas Governor: 
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    Opposes restrictions on guns. (Aug 2017)
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|  Derek Schmidt on Gun Control   |  | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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    Recognize out of state concealed carry permits. (Feb 2021)
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|  Randall Batson on Gun Control   |  | Libertarian Senate challenger: 
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    Strongly supports an absolute right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
    Possess & trade firearms as owners wish. (Aug 2014)
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|  Barbara Bollier on Gun Control   |  | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    Restrict assault rifles, impose limits on ammunition. (May 2020)
    Red flag legislation for temporary removal of firearms. (Oct 2019)
    Allow schools & localities to enact gun restrictions. (May 2016)
    Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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|  Barry Grissom on Gun Control   |  | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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|  Kris Kobach on Gun Control   |  | Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    Opposes restrictions on guns. (Aug 2017)
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|  Jake LaTurner on Gun Control   |  | Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    Second amendment is a foundational right. (Nov 2020)
    A+ rating from NRA for passage of Constitutional Carry. (Jul 2019)
    Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
    Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Mar 2015)
    Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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|  Dave Lindstrom on Gun Control   |  | Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    An assault rifle ban would have no effect on crime. (May 2020)
    Guns don't create violence, might support background checks. (Aug 2019)
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|  Roger Marshall on Gun Control   |  | Republican Senate challenger: 
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    Never encroach on citizens' right to defend themselves. (Jun 2020)
    Make sure 2nd Amendment rights are never infringed upon. (Nov 2016)
    National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
    Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
    Rated  Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
    Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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|  Pat Roberts on Gun Control   |  | Republican Sr Senator (KS): 
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    Don't mess with people's right to bear arms. (Sep 2014)
    Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
    Voted YES 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 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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
    National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
    Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
    Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
    Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
    Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
    Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
    Dangerousness, not mental incompetence, limits gun rights. (Mar 2009)
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|  Chad Taylor on Gun Control   |  | Democrat Challenger: 
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    I'm a gun owner, but we need to enforce gun laws. (Jul 2014)
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|  Todd Tiahrt on Gun Control   |  | Republican Representative (KS-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)
    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)
    Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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|  Susan Wagle on Gun Control   |  | Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
    Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Mar 2015)
    Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2016)
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|  Patrick Wiesner on Gun Control   |  | Democratic Senate candidate: 
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    Gun rights are limited: no concealed carry on college campus. (Aug 2016)
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|  Milton Wolf on Gun Control   |  | Republican Challenger: 
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    Opposes more gun restrictions. (Jul 2014)
    Self-defense is a God-given right. (Oct 2013)
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|  Sharice Davids on Gun Control   |  | Democrat (District  3): 
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    Gun violence a public health crisis. (Jun 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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|  Ron Estes on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District 4): 
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    Support the rights of gun owners, sportsmen, and hunters. (Apr 2017)
    Support for concealed carry reciprocity. (Mar 2017)
    Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
    Rated  Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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|  Tim Huelskamp on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District 1): 
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    100% pro-gun voting record. (Nov 2010)
    Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Sep 2011)
    Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
    Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Mar 2015)
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|  Lynn Jenkins on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District 2): 
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    Kansans cherish our right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2008)
    National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
    Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
    Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Apr 2011)
    Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
    Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
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|  Roger Marshall on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District  1): 
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    Never encroach on citizens' right to defend themselves. (Jun 2020)
    Make sure 2nd Amendment rights are never infringed upon. (Nov 2016)
    National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
    Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
    Rated  Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
    Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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|  Mike Pompeo on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District 4): 
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    Second Amendment builds communities & strong families. (Feb 2021)
    Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
    Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
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|  Todd Tiahrt on Gun Control   |  | Republican Representative (KS-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)
    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)
    Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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|  Steve Watkins on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District  2): 
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    Firm believer in the Second Amendment. (Oct 2018)
    More restrictive gun control doesn't protect public safety. (Sep 2018)
    Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
    Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey. (Aug 2018)
    Rated  Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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|  Kevin Yoder on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District 3): 
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    National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
    Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
    Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2011)
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 Former candidates & officeholders: 
 
 
 
|  Greg Orman on Gun Control   |  | Independent candidate for Governor: 
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    Don't make it easy for a convict to get guns at gun shows. (Sep 2014)
    Owns handguns but supports background checks. (Sep 2014)
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|  Mark Parkinson on Gun Control   |  | Former Democratic Governor (2009-2010): 
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|  Mike Pompeo on Gun Control   |  | Former Secretary of State: 
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    Second Amendment builds communities & strong families. (Feb 2021)
    Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
    Recognize heritage of hunting & shooting on federal lands. (Sep 2011)
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|  Kathleen Sebelius on Gun Control   |  | Democratic KS Governor: 
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    Vetoed concealed carry law. (Apr 2008)
    Allow machine gun ownership if NFA requirements met. (Apr 2008)
    No new restrictions: supports second amendment. (Oct 2002)
    Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
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|  Greg Orman on Gun Control   |  | Independent Senate Challenger: 
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    Don't make it easy for a convict to get guns at gun shows. (Sep 2014)
    Owns handguns but supports background checks. (Sep 2014)
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|  Bill Graves on Gun Control   |  | Former Republican Governor (1995-2002): 
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|  Bob Dole on Gun Control   |  | Former Republican Senator (Until 1996): 
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    Repeal the ban on assault weapons. (Nov 2005)
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|  Sheila Frahm on Gun Control   |  | Former Republican Senate Appointee (1996): 
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|  Nancy Kassebaum on Gun Control   |  | Former Republican Senator (Until 1996): 
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|  Jan Meyers on Gun Control   |  | Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): 
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|  Joe Bellis on Gun Control   |  | 2010 Reform Party Challenger: 
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    Armed citizenry is only obstacle to oppressive governmen. (Sep 2010)
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|  Nancy Boyda on Gun Control   |  | Democrat: 
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    Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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|  Sam Brownback on Gun Control   |  | Republican Sr Senator (KS): 
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    Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
    Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Apr 2015)
    Respect Second Amendment as strongly as First Amendment. (Apr 2007)
    Voted YES 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 YES on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
    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)
    National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
    Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
    Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
    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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|  Dan Glickman on Gun Control   |  | Dem. (to Cabinet 1995) (District 4): 
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|  Lisa Johnston on Gun Control   |  | 2010 Democratic Challenger: 
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    Guarantee both 1st and 2nd amendment rights. (Aug 2010)
    Rated ? by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
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|  Lee Jones on Gun Control   |  | Democratic Senate Challenger (KS): 
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    Extend ban on assault weapons. (Oct 2004)
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|  Dennis Moore on Gun Control   |  | Democratic Representative (KS-3): 
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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)
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|  Jerry Moran on Gun Control   |  | Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (KS-1): 
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    Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
    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 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)
    Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
    Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
    Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
    Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
    Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
    Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
    Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
    Sponsored bill  limiting guns by danger, not incompetence. (Mar 2009)
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|  Jim Ryun on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District 2): 
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    Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    Voted NO 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)
    Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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|  Jim Slattery on Gun Control   |  | Democratic Senate Challenger: 
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|  Jake LaTurner on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District 2): 
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    Second amendment is a foundational right. (Nov 2020)
    A+ rating from NRA for passage of Constitutional Carry. (Jul 2019)
    Prohibit schools & localities from enacting gun restrictions. (May 2016)
    Allow concealed carry of guns without a license. (Mar 2015)
    Anti-gun control, according to PVS survey. (Sep 2020)
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|  Tracey Mann on Gun Control   |  | Republican (District 1): 
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    Protect 2nd Amendment rights instead of restricting them. (Nov 2020)
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|  Jerry Moran on Gun Control   |  | Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (KS-1): 
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    Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
    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 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)
    Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
    Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jul 2011)
    Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
    Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
    Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
    Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
    Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
    Sponsored bill  limiting guns by danger, not incompetence. (Mar 2009)
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|  Michael Soetaert on Gun Control   |  | Democratic Challenger: 
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