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Rocky Adkins on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: 
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    - Oppose concealed carry of guns without license & training. (Mar 2019)
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Andy Beshear on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: 
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    - Signed law requiring school police officers to carry guns. (Feb 2020)
    
 - Rated 0% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2018)
    
 - Rated 86% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (May 2015)
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Matt Bevin on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Governor: 
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    - Allow concealed carry of guns without a license, training. (Mar 2019)
    
 - Guns aren't problem in schools; kids in my school had guns. (Jan 2019)
    
 - Culture of violence, like zombie shows, cause mass shootings. (Nov 2018)
    
 - School shootings caused by "culture of death" in media. (Jul 2018)
    
 - Second Amendment is the lynchpin of the Bill of Rights. (Oct 2013)
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Ben Chandler on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (KY-6): 
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    - Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Adam Edelen on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger: 
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Robert Goforth on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican challenger for Governor: 
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    - Allow concealed carry of guns without a license, training. (Mar 2019)
    
 - Ban weapons in courtrooms and jails. (Jan 2019)
    
 - Concealed carry at schools, bars, and businesses. (Jan 2019)
    
 - Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2018)
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Alison Grimes on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic candidate for governor: 
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    - Same background-check standards at gun store versus gun show. (Sep 2014)
    
 - Proud of long-held sporting & hunting traditions. (Nov 2013)
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Mark Harmon on Gun Control  
 
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    | Republican challenger for Governor: 
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Matt Bevin on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Challenger: 
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    - Allow concealed carry of guns without a license, training. (Mar 2019)
    
 - Guns aren't problem in schools; kids in my school had guns. (Jan 2019)
    
 - Culture of violence, like zombie shows, cause mass shootings. (Nov 2018)
    
 - School shootings caused by "culture of death" in media. (Jul 2018)
    
 - Second Amendment is the lynchpin of the Bill of Rights. (Oct 2013)
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Charles Booker on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Senate Challenger: 
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    - Supports gun control; background checks; no assault weapons. (Jun 2020)
    
 - Oppose concealed carry of guns without license & training. (Mar 2019)
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Steven Cox on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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Alison Grimes on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Challenger: 
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    - Same background-check standards at gun store versus gun show. (Sep 2014)
    
 - Proud of long-held sporting & hunting traditions. (Nov 2013)
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Mitch McConnell on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Sr Senator (KY): 
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    - Congress cannot fix school shootings; must act locally. (Jul 2018)
    
 - Declines NRA contributions, but opposes gun control. (Sep 2010)
    
 - 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 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)
    
 - Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
    
 - Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
    
 - Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
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Amy McGrath on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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C. Wesley Morgan on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican 2020 Senate Challenger: 
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    - Count on me to protect your 2nd amendment rights. (Sep 2019)
    
 - No background checks; yes concealed carry. (Nov 2016)
    
 - Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2018)
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Mary Ann Tobin on Gun Control  
 
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Andy Barr on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican (District 6): 
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    - National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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James Comer on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican (District  1): 
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    - Unwavering support of 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2016)
    
 - National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
    
 - Strongly opposes restrictive gun laws. (Nov 2016)
    
 - Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Brett Guthrie on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican (District 2): 
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    - 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)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Thomas Massie on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican (District 4): 
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    - Right to bear arms is a God-given right. (Nov 2012)
    
 - Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Nov 2012)
    
 - Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
    
 - Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
    
 - Rated  Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
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Amy McGrath on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democrat (District  6): 
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Hal Rogers on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Representative (KY-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)
    
 - 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)
    
 - National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
    
 - Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (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)
    
 - Apply concealed carry permit to all other states where legal. (Feb 2009)
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Ed Whitfield on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Representative (KY-1): 
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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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (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. (Jun 2011)
    
 - Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
    
 - Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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John Yarmuth on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
    
 - Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer. (Jan 2019)
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Steve Beshear on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat: 
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    - Maintain gun registration and gun restrictions. (Nov 1996)
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Elaine Chao on Gun Control  
 
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Jack Conway on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic 2015 Gubernatorial candidate: 
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    - Believes in right to bear arms and self-protection. (Aug 2015)
    
 - I support the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2002)
    
 - Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Jim Gray on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic candidate for governor: 
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    - Ban gun purchases by people on FBI terrorist watch list. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Ok to delay gun sales for 72 hours, but no secret lists. (Jun 2016)
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Jim Gray on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican candidate for Senate: 
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    - Ban gun purchases by people on FBI terrorist watch list. (Jun 2016)
    
 - Ok to delay gun sales for 72 hours, but no secret lists. (Jun 2016)
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Ernie Fletcher on Gun Control  
 
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    Former Republican Governor (2003-2007): 
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    - Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Paul Patton on Gun Control  
 
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    | Former Democrat Governor (1995-2003): 
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Wendell Ford on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Senator (Former): 
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    - Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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Ken Lucas on Gun Control  
 
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    Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): 
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    - 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)
    
 - No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001)
    
 - Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Dan Mongiardo on Gun Control  
 
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    2010 Dem. Challenger (lost primary); currently Lt. Gov.: 
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    - Allow citizens to carry concealed guns. (Nov 2000)
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Scotty Baesler on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democrat (District 6): 
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James Buckmaster on Gun Control  
 
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    2010 Democratic Challenger (lost primary): 
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    - Gun right is a Constitutional guarantee, not a privilege. (Jan 2010)
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Jim Bunning on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Jr Senator (KY): 
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    - 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)
    
 - Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
    
 - Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
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Jack Conway on Gun Control  
 
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    2010 Democratic Senate Challenger; formerly Attorney General: 
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    - Believes in right to bear arms and self-protection. (Aug 2015)
    
 - I support the 2nd Amendment. (Nov 2002)
    
 - Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
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Geoff Davis on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Representative (KY-4): 
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    - Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Greg Fischer on Gun Control  
 
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Ernie Fletcher on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican (District 6): 
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    - Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
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Trey Grayson on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican 2010 Senate Challenger; Secretary of State: 
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    - Strong supporter of the Second Amendment. (Dec 2009)
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Ron Lewis on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Representative (KY-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 NO 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)
    
 - No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
    
 - Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
    
 - Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Bruce Lunsford on Gun Control  
 
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    | Democratic Senate challenger: 
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Anne Meagher Northup on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican (District 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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Lois Combs Weinberg on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Challenger (KY): 
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    - No new restrictions; enforce existing laws. (Oct 2002)
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Ben Chandler on Gun Control  
 
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    Democratic Representative (KY-6): 
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    - Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
    
 - Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
    
 - 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)
    
 - Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Rand Paul on Gun Control  
 
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    Republican Kentucky Senator: 
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    - Oppose laws which would limit the right to gun ownership. (Apr 2015)
    
 - Don't let the liberals tread on the Second Amendment. (Feb 2013)
    
 - Patriot Act violates your gun rights. (Feb 2011)
    
 - 2nd amendment is only as good as the fourth amendment. (Sep 2010)
    
 - Supports 2nd amendment; vote against restricting handguns. (Jul 2010)
    
 - Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
    
 - Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Rated AQ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
    
 - Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
    
 - Liberty Candidate: no point in keeping guns you can't access. (Sep 2010)
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