Heath Shuler on Gun Control

Democrat: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Heath Shuler on other issues. Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

Mel Watt on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (NC-12): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Mel Watt 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)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Cass Ballenger on Gun Control

Republican (District 10): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Cass Ballenger on other issues. 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)

Richard Burr on Gun Control

Jr Senator; previously Republican Rep (NC-5): Click here for 9 full quotes OR click here for Richard Burr on other issues. Assault weapons ban is against the Second Amendment. (Sep 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 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) No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 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)

Bill Hefner on Gun Control

Democrat (District 8): Click here for Bill Hefner on other issues. No stance on record.

Charles Taylor on Gun Control

Republican (District 11): Click here for 6 full quotes OR click here for Charles Taylor 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) No lawsuits against gun manufacturers. (Jan 2001) 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)

James Hunt on Gun Control

Former Democrat: Click here for James Hunt on other issues. No stance on record.

Frank Ballance on Gun Control

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Frank Ballance on other issues. Voted NO on prohibiting suing gunmakers & sellers for gun misuse. (Apr 2003)

Eva Clayton on Gun Control

Democrat (Until 2004) (District 1): Click here for 3 full quotes OR click here for Eva Clayton 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) Rated A by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun rights voting record. (Dec 2003)

David Funderburk on Gun Control

Republican Former (1994-) (District 2): Click here for David Funderburk on other issues. No stance on record.

Fred Heineman on Gun Control

Republican Former (1994-) (District 4): Click here for Fred Heineman on other issues. No stance on record.

Erskine Bowles on Gun Control

2004 former Democrat challenger; former W.H. Chief of Staff: Click here for the full quote OR click here for Erskine Bowles on other issues. Reinstitute the assault weapons ban. (Sep 2004)

John Edwards on Gun Control

Former Democrat Senator; retired to run for President, 2004: Click here for 11 full quotes OR click here for John Edwards on other issues. Against gun licensing but support the assault weapons ban. (Jan 2008) In rural America, hunting and gun ownership is a way of life. (Sep 2007) Don't need AK-47 to hunt; renew assault weapons ban. (Jul 2007) Right to bear arms protected by Second Amendment, with rules. (Mar 2004) Hunting is fine, but criminals & kids should have limits. (Jan 2004) Leading Dems distance themselves from divisive gun debate. (Oct 2003) Guns are about independence-don't mess with that. (Oct 2003) 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) Prevent unauthorized firearm use with "smart gun" technology. (Aug 2000)

Lauch Faircloth on Gun Control

Republican Senator (Former): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Lauch Faircloth on other issues. Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)

Jesse Helms on Gun Control

Former Republican Sr Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Jesse Helms 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)