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Michael Folk on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Michael Folk on other issues.
  • Red flag gun laws unconstitutional & unacceptable. (Aug 2019)
  • No background checks; yes concealed carry. (Nov 2012)
  • Rated 93% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Aug 2010)
Jim Justice on Gun Control
Democratic governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Justice on other issues.
  • The Second Amendment is ingrained in me. (Jan 2020)
Ben Salango on Gun Control
Democratic Governor Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ben Salango on other issues.
  • Protect WV gun owners from federal overreach. (Oct 2020)
Stephen Noble Smith on Gun Control
Democratic 2020 Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for Stephen Noble Smith on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Ron Stollings on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for governor: Click here for Ron Stollings on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Woody Thrasher on Gun Control
Republican Gubernatorial Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Woody Thrasher on other issues.
  • I am a strong defender of the Second Amendment. (Feb 2020)
  • I believe in the Second Amendment. (Dec 2019)
xEdwin Ray Vanover on Gun Control
Democratic Gubernatorial Challenger (never ran): Click here for xEdwin Ray Vanover on other issues.
    No stance on record.

Senate:

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Don Blankenship on Gun Control
WV Senate contender and Constitution Party presidential nominee: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Don Blankenship on other issues.
  • Repeal federal firearms legislation, end "Gun Free Zones". (May 2020)
  • Democrats pose a real threat to our right to bear arms. (Mar 2018)
John Buckley on Gun Control
Libertarian Senate challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for John Buckley on other issues.
  • Supports right to gun ownership. (Sep 2014)
  • Freedom to carry AND freedom to marry. (Aug 2014)
Shelley Moore Capito on Gun Control
Republican Representative (WV-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Moore Capito 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)
  • 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. (Sep 2011)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Carte Goodwin on Gun Control
Democratic Appointee: Click here for Carte Goodwin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Evan Jenkins on Gun Control
Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Evan Jenkins on other issues.
  • Defend the Second Amendment. (Nov 2014)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
Zane Lawhorn on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Zane Lawhorn on other issues.
  • The Second Amendment IS the Constitution. (Feb 2006)
  • The right to carry makes violent crimes drop dramatically. (Feb 2006)
  • High powered rifles ok; gun lawsuits not ok. (Feb 2006)
  • Right to protect your home & property by blasting criminals. (Feb 2006)
Joe Manchin III on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joe Manchin III on other issues.
  • Background checks ok; not no ban on semi-automatic weapons. (Oct 2018)
  • Vetoed restrictions on automatic weapon sales. (Apr 2010)
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • 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)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Pat McGeehan on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Pat McGeehan on other issues.
  • Never infringe an individual's right to keep and bear arms. (Nov 2013)
Patrick Morrisey on Gun Control
Republican candidate for West Virginia U.S. Senator: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Patrick Morrisey on other issues.
  • Keep Washington liberal gun grabbers off our guns. (Oct 2018)
  • Fights the "gun grabbers". (Oct 2017)
  • Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Richard Ojeda on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Richard Ojeda on other issues.
  • Deaths and injuries every month from senseless gun violence. (Oct 2019)
  • Against bans on weapons or limiting ammo capacity. (Nov 2018)
John Raese on Gun Control
Republican Challenger: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for John Raese on other issues.
  • Disarming citizens makes them less safe. (May 2006)
  • Opposes restrictions on the right to bear arms. (Aug 2010)
  • Opposes restricting the Second Amendment. (Oct 2012)
Paula Jean Swearengin on Gun Control
Democratic candidate for West Virginia U. S. Senator: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Paula Jean Swearengin on other issues.
  • Common-sense gun regulations & background checks. (Mar 2018)
  • Pro-gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Natalie Tennant on Gun Control
Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Natalie Tennant on other issues.
  • Vehemently disagrees with Obama administration on gun rights. (Nov 2013)
  • Rated 92% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Jan 2012)

House:


Evan Jenkins on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Evan Jenkins on other issues.
  • Defend the Second Amendment. (Nov 2014)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2017)
  • Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Interstate transportation of firearms is federally prote. (Jan 2015)
David McKinley on Gun Control
Republican (District 1): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for David McKinley on other issues.
  • I pledge to defend right to bear arms. (Nov 2010)
  • Loosen restrictions on interstate gun purchases. (Oct 2011)
  • Allow veterans to register unlicensed guns acquired abroad. (Jun 2011)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Carol Miller on Gun Control
Republican (District 3): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Carol Miller on other issues.
  • Against bans on weapons or limiting ammo capacity. (Nov 2018)
  • Pro-Second Amendment and pro-Trump through and through. (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)
Alex Mooney on Gun Control
Republican House Member (District 2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Alex Mooney on other issues.
  • Misguided gun laws only punish law-abiding gun owners. (Nov 2014)
  • Opposes restricting right to bear arms. (Aug 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to Faith2Action. (Jul 2014)
  • Opposes restricting guns, according to PVS rating. (Sep 2014)
  • Rated Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale. (Jan 2019)
Nick Rahall on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (WV-3): Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Nick Rahall 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. (Mar 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Bill Cole on Gun Control
Republican 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bill Cole on other issues.
  • Rated 86% by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2012)
Jeff Kessler on Gun Control
Democratic 2016 Gubernatorial candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jeff Kessler on other issues.
  • Don't require permit and training for concealed carry. (Jun 2015)
Joe Manchin III on Gun Control
Democratic Jr Senator; previously Governor: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Joe Manchin III on other issues.
  • Background checks ok; not no ban on semi-automatic weapons. (Oct 2018)
  • Vetoed restrictions on automatic weapon sales. (Apr 2010)
  • Voted NO on banning high-capacity magazines of over 10 bullets. (Apr 2013)
  • 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)
  • Restrict right to bear arms, according to CC survey. (Jul 2018)
Earl Ray Tomblin on Gun Control
Democratic Governor (term-limited 2016): Click here for Earl Ray Tomblin on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Shelley Moore Capito on Gun Control
Republican Representative (WV-2): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Shelley Moore Capito 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)
  • 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. (Sep 2011)
  • Reciprocity across state lines for concealed carry. (Apr 2018)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Limit gun rights, according to CC survey. (Sep 2020)
Cecil Underwood on Gun Control
Republican Candidate 2000: Click here for Cecil Underwood on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Bob Wise on Gun Control
Former Democratic Governor (2001-2004): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Wise on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Hiram Lewis on Gun Control
Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Hiram Lewis on other issues.
  • Protect our right to bear arms. (Jan 2006)
Rick Snuffer on Gun Control
Former Republican challenger (lost May 2006 primary): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Rick Snuffer on other issues.
  • No infringement of the right to keep and bear arms. (Jan 2006)
Jay Wolfe on Gun Control
2002 Republican Challenger (WV): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Jay Wolfe on other issues.
  • Bearing arms is an individual right. (Aug 2008)
  • Supports Second Amendment rights. (Sep 2002)
Robert Byrd on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (WV): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Robert Byrd on other issues.
  • 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 YES 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 YES 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)
John Rockefeller on Gun Control
Democratic Sr Senator (WV): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for John Rockefeller 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 YES 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)
  • Rated F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)
Bob Wise on Gun Control
Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Bob Wise on other issues.
  • Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)
Alan Mollohan on Gun Control
Democratic Representative (WV-1): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Alan Mollohan 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 A+ by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)
  • National cross-state standard for concealed carry. (Jan 2009)
  • 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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