John Tierney on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (MA-6): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Tierney 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)

Niki Tsongas on Gun Control

Democrat: Click here for Niki Tsongas on other issues. No stance on record.

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim Ogonowski on Gun Control

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for Jim Ogonowski on other issues. No stance on record.

Marty Meehan on Gun Control

Democrat (District 5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Marty Meehan 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)

Joe Moakley on Gun Control

Democrat (District 9): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Joe Moakley on other issues. Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

Tom Birmingham on Gun Control

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Tom Birmingham on other issues. Ban assault weapons; more licensing & penalties. (Nov 2001)

Paul Celucci on Gun Control

Former Republican: Click here for Paul Celucci on other issues. No stance on record.

Chris Gabrieli on Gun Control

Democratic 2006 Challenger: Click here for Chris Gabrieli on other issues. No stance on record.

Steve Grossman on Gun Control

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for Steve Grossman on other issues. No stance on record.

Carla Howell on Gun Control

Libertarian Challenger Governor (MA); 2000 Challenger for Senate: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Carla Howell on other issues. Guns let single moms protect themselves. (Sep 2000) Puts the Second Amendment first, with no exceptions. (Sep 2000) Gun control is an abuse of government power. (Sep 2000) Repeal all federal gun laws; no exceptions. (Sep 2000) Small government: Repeal anti-gun laws now. (Apr 2000) Free gun ownership by peaceful citizens without exception. (Jan 2000) 22,000 anti-gun laws haven’t worked-repeal them. (Jan 2000)

Christy Mihos on Gun Control

Former Independent Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Christy Mihos on other issues. Firm believer in Second Amendment rights. (Jul 2006)

Shannon O'Brien on Gun Control

Democratic Challenger 2002: Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Shannon O'Brien on other issues. Increase penalties for felon handgun possession. (Sep 2002) Increase gun safety regulations but maintain hunters' rights. (Sep 2002) Proud of strong MA gun control laws. (Feb 2002)

Mitt Romney on Gun Control

Former Republican: Click here for 7 full quotes OR click here for Mitt Romney on other issues. GovWatch: 1994: did not "line up with the NRA". (Feb 2008) Support the 2nd Amendment AND the assault weapon ban. (Jan 2008) I support the work of the NRA, but disagree sometimes. (Dec 2007) Ok to ban lethal weapons that threaten police. (Dec 2007) Compromise MA gun bills were not gain for gun owner. (Aug 2007) Supports Second Amendment rights but also assault weapon ban. (May 2007) Will support assault weapons bill and Brady Bill. (Aug 1994)

Jill Stein on Gun Control

Green Challenger 2002: Click here for Jill Stein on other issues. No stance on record.

Jane Swift on Gun Control

Former Republican: Click here for Jane Swift on other issues. No stance on record.

Warren Tolman on Gun Control

2002 Democratic Challenger MA Governor: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Warren Tolman on other issues. Ban on ownership of assault weapons. (Nov 2001)

Bill Weld on Gun Control

Former Republican: Click here for Bill Weld on other issues. No stance on record.

Peter Blute on Gun Control

Republican Former (1994-) (District 3): Click here for Peter Blute on other issues. No stance on record.

Peter Torkildsen on Gun Control

Republican Former (1994-) (District 6): Click here for Peter Torkildsen on other issues. No stance on record.

Robert Reich on Gun Control

Former Dem. Challenger 2002: Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Robert Reich on other issues. Limit handgun sales to one per month. (Sep 2002) If I had my way, I’d restrict handguns. (Jan 2000)

Kerry Healey on Gun Control

Former GOP 2006 Challenger: Click here for Kerry Healey on other issues. No stance on record.

Tom Reilly on Gun Control

Former Dem. 2006 Challenger: Click here for Tom Reilly on other issues. No stance on record.

Grace Ross on Gun Control

Former Green Challenger 2006: Click here for Grace Ross on other issues. No stance on record.

Kenneth Chase on Gun Control

Republican Challenger, 2004 Congressional candidate: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kenneth Chase on other issues. Not taking position on gun control issues. (Sep 2006)

Brian Macdonald on Gun Control

Republican Senate Challenger: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Brian Macdonald on other issues. Supports the right to own a gun. (Feb 2006)

Kevin Scott on Gun Control

Republican Challenger, previously Wakefield Selectman: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Kevin Scott on other issues. Supports gun ownership. (Jan 2006)