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Governor, Mayors and Pundits:
Pat McCrory on Gun Control
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Republican Governor:
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- Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2012)
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Senate:
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Kay Hagan on Gun Control
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Democratic Jr Senator; previously member of State Senate:
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- I am a strong supporter of Second Amendment right. (Jul 2008)
- 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)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
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Thom Tillis on Gun Control
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Republican Challenger:
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- Opposes more gun restrictions. (Sep 2014)
- Concealed carry permits for state parking lots. (May 2013)
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House:
Alma Adams on Gun Control
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Democratic House Member (District 12):
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- Start by having some common sense gun laws. (Aug 2014)
- Supports restricting guns. (Sep 2014)
- Supports restricting guns. (Sep 2014)
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G.K. Butterfield on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NC-1):
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- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
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Renee Ellmers on Gun Control
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Republican (District 2):
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- Right to bear arms is constitutionally protected. (Nov 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
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Virginia Foxx on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NC-5):
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- Co-sponsored concealed weapon laws. (Nov 2004)
- Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
- 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. (May 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Richard Hudson on Gun Control
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Republican (District 8):
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- Second Amendment is America's First Freedom. (Nov 2012)
- Sponsored bill for national standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
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Walter Beaman Jones on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NC-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 NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
- Support the Second Amendment . (Dec 2000)
- 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. (Apr 2011)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
- Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
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Larry Kissell on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 8):
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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. (Mar 2011)
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Patrick McHenry on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NC-10):
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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)
- 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)
- 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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Mark Meadows on Gun Control
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Republican (District 11):
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- No national gun registry. (Nov 2012)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
- Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
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Robert Pittenger on Gun Control
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Republican (District 9):
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- Defend Second Amendment Rights. (Nov 2012)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restrictions on gun purchases. (Sep 2012)
- Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Feb 2015)
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David Eugene Price on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NC-4):
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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. (Feb 2013)
- Ban large-capacity ammunition. (Jan 2013)
- Stricter regulation on gun show firearm sales. (Feb 2013)
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David Rouzer on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 7):
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting guns. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns. (Sep 2014)
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Mark Walker on Gun Control
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Republican House Member (District 6):
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- Strong believer in the Second Amendment. (Oct 2014)
- Additional restrictive gun control laws are unneeded. (Sep 2014)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes restricting guns. (Sep 2014)
- Opposes restricting guns. (Sep 2014)
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Mel Watt on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NC-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)
- Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
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Former candidates & officeholders:
Roy Cooper on Gun Control
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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- Allow concealed carry; but also maintain gun restrictions. (Nov 1996)
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Elizabeth Dole on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator:
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- Switched from supporting gun restrictions to opposing. (Sep 2006)
- Ban AK-47s; add safety locks; instant background checks. (Jun 1999)
- Ban AK-47s. (May 1999)
- Limited right to bear arms. (May 1999)
- 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)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Mike Easley on Gun Control
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Democratic NC Governor:
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Bev Perdue on Gun Control
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North Carolina Governor:
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- Allow concealed carry. (Nov 1996)
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Ken Spaulding on Gun Control
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Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate:
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John Howard Coble on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NC-6):
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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)
- 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)
- 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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Mike McIntyre on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NC-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)
- 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 A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- 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. (Oct 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Brad Miller on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NC-13):
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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)
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Sue Myrick on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NC-9):
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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)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Oct 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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Heath Shuler on Gun Control
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Democrat:
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- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Sponsored bill to teach kids the GunSafe lifesaving message. (May 2010)
- Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
- Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Mar 2011)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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James Hunt on Gun Control
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Former Democrat Governor (1993-2000):
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Frank Ballance on Gun Control
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1):
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- Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)
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Erskine Bowles on Gun Control
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2004 former Democrat challenger; former W.H. Chief of Staff:
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- Reinstitute the assault weapons ban. (Sep 2004)
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Eva Clayton on Gun Control
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Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1):
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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)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
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John Edwards on Gun Control
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Former Democrat Senator; retired to run for President, 2004:
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- Against gun licensing but support the assault weapons ban. (Jan 2008)
- In rural America, hunting and gun ownership is a way of life. (Sep 2007)
- Don’t need AK-47 to hunt; renew assault weapons ban. (Jul 2007)
- Right to bear arms protected by Second Amendment, with rules. (Mar 2004)
- Hunting is fine, but criminals & kids should have limits. (Jan 2004)
- Leading Dems distance themselves from divisive gun debate. (Oct 2003)
- Guns are about independence-don’t mess with that. (Oct 2003)
- 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)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
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Lauch Faircloth on Gun Control
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Republican Senator (Former):
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- Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)
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David Funderburk on Gun Control
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 2):
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Fred Heineman on Gun Control
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Republican Former (1994-) (District 4):
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Jesse Helms on Gun Control
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Former Republican Senator:
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- 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)
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Cass Ballenger on Gun Control
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Republican (District 10):
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- 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)
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Richard Burr on Gun Control
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Sr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5):
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- Assault weapons ban is against the Second Amendment. (Sep 2004)
- 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 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)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- 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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Cal Cunningham on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic challenger; previously State Senator:
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Elizabeth Dole on Gun Control
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Republican Sr Senator:
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- Switched from supporting gun restrictions to opposing. (Sep 2006)
- Ban AK-47s; add safety locks; instant background checks. (Jun 1999)
- Ban AK-47s. (May 1999)
- Limited right to bear arms. (May 1999)
- 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)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Bob Etheridge on Gun Control
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Democratic Representative (NC-2):
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- Voted NO 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)
- Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
- Rated D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
- Teach kids Eddie Eagle GunSafe's lifesaving message. (May 2010)
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Robin Hayes on Gun Control
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Republican Representative (NC-8):
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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)
- Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
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Bill Hefner on Gun Control
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Democrat (District 8):
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Elaine Marshall on Gun Control
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2010 Democratic Challenger:
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- Rated ? by the NRA, indicating a mixed voting record on gun rights. (Aug 2010)
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Jim Neal on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Charles Taylor on Gun Control
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Republican (District 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 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)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
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Ted Budd on Gun Control
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Republican (District 13):
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- Eliminating our gun rights is a wrongheaded idea. (Nov 2016)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
- Opposes gun-control legislation. (Nov 2016)
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Richard Burr on Gun Control
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Sr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5):
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- Assault weapons ban is against the Second Amendment. (Sep 2004)
- 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 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)
- No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
- Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
- Oppose the United Nations' Arms Trade Treaty. (Sep 2013)
- Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)
- 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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Sean Haugh on Gun Control
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Libertarian Senate challenger:
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- Supports absolute right to gun ownership. (Jul 2014)
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George Holding on Gun Control
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Republican (District 13):
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- Supports right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2012)
- National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
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Chris Rey on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate Challenger:
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Deborah Ross on Gun Control
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Democratic Senate candidate:
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- Tried to block legislation that would allow concealed carry. (Aug 2016)
- Supports commonsense gun safety and background checks. (Jun 2016)
- Voted NO on concealed carry in restaurants and state parks. (Mar 2011)
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Paul Wright on Gun Control
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Republican Senate candidate:
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- Right to bear arms is an ancient right. (Nov 2015)
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