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Steve Beshear on Gun Control

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Steve Beshear on other issues.

Maintain gun registration and gun restrictions. (Nov 1996)

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KY 2004 Senate Debate

Jim Bunning on Gun Control

Republican Jr Senator (KY): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Jim Bunning 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)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Greg Fischer on Gun Control

Democratic Senate Challenger: Click here for Greg Fischer on other issues.

No stance on record.

Mitch McConnell on Gun Control

Republican Sr Senator (KY): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Mitch McConnell 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)

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Ben Chandler on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (KY-6): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Ben Chandler on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Geoff Davis on Gun Control

Republican Representative (KY-4): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Geoff Davis on other issues.

Voted YES on prohibiting product misuse lawsuits on gun manufacturers. (Oct 2005)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Ron Lewis on Gun Control

Republican Representative (KY-2): Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Ron Lewis 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)
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)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Hal Rogers on Gun Control

Republican Representative (KY-5): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Hal Rogers 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)
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)

Ed Whitfield on Gun Control

Republican Representative (KY-1): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Ed Whitfield 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)
Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

John Yarmuth on Gun Control

Democrat (District 3): Click here for John Yarmuth on other issues.

No stance on record.

Former candidates & officeholders:

Scotty Baesler on Gun Control

Democrat (District 6): Click here for Scotty Baesler on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ernie Fletcher on Gun Control

Republican (District 6): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.

Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Anne Meagher Northup on Gun Control

Republican (District 3): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Anne Meagher Northup 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)
Rated B by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)

Ernie Fletcher on Gun Control

Former Republican: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Ernie Fletcher on other issues.

Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Paul Patton on Gun Control

Former Democrat: Click here for Paul Patton on other issues.

No stance on record.

Ken Lucas on Gun Control

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 4): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Ken Lucas on other issues.

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)

Dan Mongiardo on Gun Control

2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Dan Mongiardo on other issues.

Allow citizens to carry concealed guns. (Nov 2000)

Wendell Ford on Gun Control

Democrat Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Wendell Ford on other issues.

Voted NO on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)

Lois Combs Weinberg on Gun Control

Democratic Challenger (KY): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lois Combs Weinberg on other issues.

No new restrictions; enforce existing laws. (Oct 2002)

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