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Sarah Palin on Gun Control
Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sarah Palin on other issues.
  • Supports Constitutional right to bear arms. (Nov 2006)

Senate:

AK Senate Debate


Mark Begich on Gun Control
Democratic Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Begich on other issues.
  • Lifetime member of NRA. (Apr 2008)
Dave Cuddy on Gun Control
Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dave Cuddy on other issues.
  • Full recognition of 2nd Amendment rights. (Apr 2008)
Lisa Murkowski on Gun Control
Republican Jr Senator (AK): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Lisa Murkowski on other issues.
  • Oppose reauthorizing the federal assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
  • Concealed weapons carry for law enforcement. (Jun 2004)
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)
Rick Sikma on Gun Control
Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Rick Sikma on other issues.
  • Gun ownership is Constitutionally guaranteed. (Jun 2008)
  • 2nd Amendment is an important part of inalienable rights. (May 2008)
Ted Stevens on Gun Control
Republican Sr Senator (AK): Click here for 10 full quotes OR click here for Ted Stevens on other issues.
  • 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)
  • Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)
  • Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)

House:


Don Young on Gun Control
Republican Representative (AK-At-Large): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Don Young 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)
  • 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)

Former candidates & officeholders:


Frank Murkowski on Gun Control
Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.
  • 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)
Tony Knowles on Gun Control
Former Democratic: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Tony Knowles on other issues.
  • Oppose reauthorizing the federal assault weapons ban. (Oct 2004)
  • Support the right to bear arms. (Jun 2004)
Jim Sykes on Gun Control
2004 former Green challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Sykes on other issues.
  • Require background checks and safety locks. (Jul 2002)
Frank Vondersaar on Gun Control
Democrat Challenger (Former): Click here for Frank Vondersaar on other issues.
    No stance on record.
Frank Murkowski on Gun Control
Republican AK Governor; previously Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Frank Murkowski on other issues.
  • 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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