John Spratt on Gun Control

Democratic Representative (SC-5): Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for John Spratt 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 F by the NRA, indicating a pro-gun control voting record. (Dec 2003)

Joe Wilson on Gun Control

Republican Representative (SC-2): Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Joe Wilson 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) No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003) Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007)

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Former candidates & officeholders:

Jim DeMint on Gun Control

Republican Jr Senator; previously Representative (SC-4): Click here for 8 full quotes OR click here for Jim DeMint 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 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) No United Nations taxation on firearms. (Sep 2003) Ban gun registration & trigger lock law in Washington DC. (Mar 2007) Allow firearms in National Parks. (Feb 2008)

Bob Inglis on Gun Control

Republican Representative (SC-4, retook seat in 2004): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Bob Inglis 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)

Floyd Spence on Gun Control

Republican (District 2): Click here for 2 full quotes OR click here for Floyd Spence on other issues. Voted YES on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999) Individual right to self-defense at home and as self-defense. (Jan 1999)

Jim Hodges on Gun Control

Former Democratic: Click here for Jim Hodges on other issues. No stance on record.

Mark Sanford on Gun Control

Republican SC Governor; previously Representative (SC-1): Click here for the full quote OR click here for Mark Sanford on other issues. Voted NO on decreasing gun waiting period from 3 days to 1. (Jun 1999)

David Beasley on Gun Control

2004 former Republican challenger; former Governor: Click here for David Beasley on other issues. No stance on record.

Fritz Hollings on Gun Control

Former Democratic Sr Senator; retired 2004: Click here for 5 full quotes OR click here for Fritz Hollings on other issues. 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 more penalties for gun & drug violations. (May 1999) Voted NO on loosening license & background checks at gun shows. (May 1999) Voted YES on maintaining current law: guns sold without trigger locks. (Jul 1998)

Inez Tenenbaum on Gun Control

2004 former Democratic challenger: Click here for Inez Tenenbaum on other issues. No stance on record.

Alex Sanders on Gun Control

2002 Democratic Candidate (SC): Click here for Alex Sanders on other issues. No stance on record.

Strom Thurmond on Gun Control

Former Republican Senator: Click here for 4 full quotes OR click here for Strom Thurmond 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)