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Jodi Rell on Gun Control

Republican CT Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jodi Rell on other issues.

Tough new gun laws, plus special gun courts. (Sep 2006)

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Chris Dodd on Gun Control

Democratic Sr Senator (CT): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Chris Dodd on other issues.

Voted NO 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 loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999)
Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)

House:

Joe Courtney on Gun Control

Democrat: Click here for Joe Courtney on other issues.

No stance on record.

Rosa DeLauro on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (CT-3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Rosa DeLauro on other issues.

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)

Jim Himes on Gun Control

Democratic Rep.-Elect (District 4): Click here for Jim Himes on other issues.

No stance on record.

John Larson on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (CT-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for John Larson on other issues.

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 D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)

Chris Murphy on Gun Control

Democrat: Click here for Chris Murphy on other issues.

No stance on record.

Christopher Shays on Gun Control

Republican Representative (CT-4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Christopher Shays on other issues.

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)

Former candidates & officeholders:

Sam Gejdenson on Gun Control

Democrat (District 2): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Sam Gejdenson on other issues.

Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Nancy Lee Johnson on Gun Control

Republican (District 6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Lee Johnson 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 D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)

Barbara Bailey Kennelly on Gun Control

Democrat (District 1): Click here for Barbara Bailey Kennelly on other issues.

No stance on record.

Jim Maloney on Gun Control

Democrat (retired) (District 5): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Jim Maloney on other issues.

Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Rob Simmons on Gun Control

Republican (District 2): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Rob Simmons 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)

John Rowland on Gun Control

Former Republican: Click here for John Rowland on other issues.

No stance on record.

Joseph Lieberman on Gun Control

Democratic Jr Senator (CT), ran for V.P. with Gore, ran for president 2004: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for Joseph Lieberman on other issues.

Licensing & registration violate fundamental right to guns. (May 2003)
Safe havens: Ban guns in schools and churches. (Apr 2000)
Safety locks, background checks, & bans on sale to kids. (May 1999)
Voted YES on prohibiting foreign & UN aid that restricts US gun ownership. (Sep 2007)
Voted NO on prohibiting lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jul 2005)
Voted YES 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)
Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)

Gary Franks on Gun Control

Republican Former (1994-) (District 5): Click here for Gary Franks on other issues.

No stance on record.

Miriam Masullo on Gun Control

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Miriam Masullo on other issues.

Never forfeit right to own and carry a firearm. (May 2004)

Jack Orchulli on Gun Control

2004 former Republican challenger: Click here for Jack Orchulli on other issues.

No stance on record.

Nancy Lee Johnson on Gun Control

Former Republican challenger, U.S.Rep.: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Nancy Lee Johnson 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 D by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)

Ned Lamont on Gun Control

Democratic Challenger: Click here for Ned Lamont on other issues.

No stance on record.

Alan Schlesinger on Gun Control

Republican Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Alan Schlesinger on other issues.

Ease federal gun restrictions. (Oct 2006)

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