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Anthony Brindisi on Gun Control
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Gun lobbying has ceased expanded background check efforts
In response to a reader question: "I think that there are a lot of things we can be doing to try to cut down on gun violence in our country," Brindisi said. "One area that I think we should start is an area where nine out of 10 Americans agree: expanded
background checks." He added, "That's something most Americans support, but because of inaction in Congress nothing is happening with that...The House, because I think they are very beholden to the gun lobby, has not pushed any of those bills forward."
Source: Syracuse Post-Standard on 2018 Congressional NY-22 election
, Oct 19, 2018
Gun control provisions burdensome on constituent's rights
In upstate New York, for instance, Brindisi stated that people do, and should be able to, use guns for recreational purposes and to defend their homes. Brindisi believes that many of his constituents "find several of the SAFE Act provisions burdensome"
and considers himself a "strong supporter of a person's right to bear arms," while supporting background checks on gun purchasers, including at gun shows.
Source: Utica College Public Affairs on 2018 Congress NY-22 election
, Oct 3, 2018
Received 100% NRA rating; opponent of NY gun control laws
Brindisi, an upstate Democrat, has a 100 percent rating from the National Rifle Association, which is higher than the 93 percent NRA rating of his opponent, Republican Rep. Claudia Tenney. Brindisi voted against
New York's 2013 SAFE Act, a landmark gun control law passed after the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. He also sponsored and supported legislation to repeal parts of the SAFE Act.
Source: CityAndStateNY.com on NRA 2018 endorsements
, Mar 28, 2018
Brindisi supports the CC survey question on Second Amendment
The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Further Restrictions on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms'
Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."
Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-10 on Jul 1, 2018
Brindisi supports the PVS survey question on gun control
Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation?'
PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."
Source: PVS Survey 18PVS-10 on Aug 1, 2018
Require background check for every firearm sale and transfer.
Brindisi voted YEA the Bipartisan Background Checks Act
H.R.8: To require a background check for every firearm sale. This Act may be cited as the "Background Check Expansion Act".
- It shall be unlawful for any person who is not a licensed importer, licensed manufacturer, or licensed dealer to transfer a firearm to any other person who is not so licensed [and conducted a background check].
- The [restrictions] shall not apply to any law enforcement officer, or member of the armed forces, or bona fide gift between spouses, between parents and their children, or between siblings or [immediate family members].
- Temporary transfers [are allowed] if the transferor has no reason to believe that the transferee will use or intends to use the firearm in a crime or is prohibited from possessing firearms; at a shooting range; or while reasonably necessary for the purposes of hunting.
Opposing argument from the Heritage Foundation, 2/26/2019: Heritage Action opposes the Bipartisan Background Checks Act
(H.R. 8) and will include it as a key vote on our legislative scorecard. This legislation would require universal background checks for all firearm sales (even private) with specific exceptions. Unfortunately, universal background checks would do little to prevent firearm violence and would instead make it more difficult for law-abiding citizens to purchase, own, carry, and use a firearm. Studies show that universal background checks are largely ineffective when it comes to preventing mass shootings. In addition, most people imprisoned for firearm-related crimes access their firearms illegally through theft, the underground market, family members, or friends. H.R. 8 is poorly written and makes criminals out of many law-abiding Americans who commonly make low-risk firearm transfers.
Legislative outcome Roll call 99 in House on 2/27/2019 passed 240-190-2; introduced in Senate 1/8/2019; no action as of 3/28/2020.
Source: Supreme Court case 19-HR0008 argued on Feb 27, 2019
Page last updated: May 13, 2020