Firearms

Who may buy, own and carry guns, which guns and sales are restricted, what limits governments may set under the Second Amendment, who is liable when guns are misused, and how gun deaths and injuries are prevented.

Reduce gun violence

4 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“I will advocate for gun safety laws that have been shown to reduce the incidence of gun injuries and deaths, including universal background checks and increased funding for hospital and community violence intervention programs.”
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“I will not stand on the sidelines as gun violence continues to be the leading cause of death for kids in South Carolina and kids all across this country. But the good news is the vast majority of Americans agree with me. Over 90% of Americans believe we need commonsense solutions like universal background checks.”
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Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“On Wednesday, Senate President Troy Jackson of Allagash, House Speaker Rachel Talbot Ross of Portland, and members of Democratic Legislative Leadership released a comprehensive suite of legislation designed to reduce gun violence and bolster public health.”
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Juliana Stratton
Senate · Illinois · Democrat
“She has fought alongside Governor Pritzker to protect voting rights, safeguard reproductive freedom, stand up for LGBTQ+ rights, tackle the gun violence crisis, and take urgent action on climate change.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Protect the Second Amendment while protecting our neighbors from gun violence: Establish universal background checks for gun sales, prioritize the prosecution of firearms traffickers who are illegally flooding our communities with guns that get into the hands of criminals, require firearms to be securely stored around children in the home, and raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles with certain military-style features like high-capacity magazines.”
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Protect the right to keep and bear arms

3 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“In Congress, I will fight for common-sense solutions that protect our communities without infringing on the Second Amendment. This includes supporting our local law enforcement with the resources they need, addressing the root causes of violence in our neighborhoods, and ensuring that those who bring guns into public disputes are held fully accountable.”
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Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“As a proud sportsman, I have to believe that level-headed people can come together to build a safer Maine – one that recognizes and respects our second amendment rights while also keeping weapons out of the hands of dangerous people”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“James Talarico will give law enforcement the resources it needs, protect the Second Amendment while passing universal background checks, and stop crime before it happens.”
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“Protect the Second Amendment while protecting our neighbors from gun violence: Establish universal background checks for gun sales, prioritize the prosecution of firearms traffickers who are illegally flooding our communities with guns that get into the hands of criminals, require firearms to be securely stored around children in the home, and raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles with certain military-style features like high-capacity magazines.”
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Pass stricter gun laws

3 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“I will advocate for gun safety laws that have been shown to reduce the incidence of gun injuries and deaths, including universal background checks and increased funding for hospital and community violence intervention programs.”
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Juliana Stratton
Senate · Illinois · Democrat
“Passing Common Sense Gun Safety Laws”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Public safety means ensuring law enforcement has the resources to investigate and prosecute crime. It means passing commonsense gun safety laws to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. And it means listening to police chiefs when they tell us we will all be safer when we fund programs like mental health care, housing support, addiction treatment, and youth services to prevent crime before it happens.”
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Ban or restrict assault weapons and high-capacity magazines

3 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“Banning weapons of war from our streets”
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Peggy Flanagan
Senate · Minnesota · Democrat
“The patchwork of gun laws across our nation has created a system filled with legal gaps and loopholes. Peggy wants to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and ghost guns.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Protect the Second Amendment while protecting our neighbors from gun violence: Establish universal background checks for gun sales, prioritize the prosecution of firearms traffickers who are illegally flooding our communities with guns that get into the hands of criminals, require firearms to be securely stored around children in the home, and raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles with certain military-style features like high-capacity magazines.”
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Require background checks on all gun sales

2 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“I will advocate for gun safety laws that have been shown to reduce the incidence of gun injuries and deaths, including universal background checks and increased funding for hospital and community violence intervention programs.”
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“Universal background checks”
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“I will not stand on the sidelines as gun violence continues to be the leading cause of death for kids in South Carolina and kids all across this country. But the good news is the vast majority of Americans agree with me. Over 90% of Americans believe we need commonsense solutions like universal background checks.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“James Talarico will give law enforcement the resources it needs, protect the Second Amendment while passing universal background checks, and stop crime before it happens.”
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“Protect the Second Amendment while protecting our neighbors from gun violence: Establish universal background checks for gun sales, prioritize the prosecution of firearms traffickers who are illegally flooding our communities with guns that get into the hands of criminals, require firearms to be securely stored around children in the home, and raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles with certain military-style features like high-capacity magazines.”
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Keep guns away from criminals, domestic abusers and others who pose a danger

2 members
Troy Jackson
Senate · Maine · Democrat
“As a proud sportsman, I have to believe that level-headed people can come together to build a safer Maine – one that recognizes and respects our second amendment rights while also keeping weapons out of the hands of dangerous people”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Public safety means ensuring law enforcement has the resources to investigate and prosecute crime. It means passing commonsense gun safety laws to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. And it means listening to police chiefs when they tell us we will all be safer when we fund programs like mental health care, housing support, addiction treatment, and youth services to prevent crime before it happens.”
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“Once we were actually listening to each other, we found real consensus — on background checks and other common-sense steps to keep guns out of the hands of felons, domestic abusers, and anyone who’s a threat to themselves or others.”
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Promote safe storage and handling of guns

2 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“Safe storage laws that prevent unintentional shootings and youth suicides”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Protect the Second Amendment while protecting our neighbors from gun violence: Establish universal background checks for gun sales, prioritize the prosecution of firearms traffickers who are illegally flooding our communities with guns that get into the hands of criminals, require firearms to be securely stored around children in the home, and raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles with certain military-style features like high-capacity magazines.”
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Crack down on gun crime and gun trafficking

2 members
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“In Congress, I will fight for common-sense solutions that protect our communities without infringing on the Second Amendment. This includes supporting our local law enforcement with the resources they need, addressing the root causes of violence in our neighborhoods, and ensuring that those who bring guns into public disputes are held fully accountable.”
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James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Protect the Second Amendment while protecting our neighbors from gun violence: Establish universal background checks for gun sales, prioritize the prosecution of firearms traffickers who are illegally flooding our communities with guns that get into the hands of criminals, require firearms to be securely stored around children in the home, and raise the age to purchase semi-automatic rifles with certain military-style features like high-capacity magazines.”
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“Supported commonsense gun violence prevention by increasing penalties for mass shooting perpetrators and opposing legislation allowing for the permitless carry of firearms in Texas.”
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Keep permit requirements for carrying guns

1 member
James Talarico
Senate · Texas · Democrat
“Supported commonsense gun violence prevention by increasing penalties for mass shooting perpetrators and opposing legislation allowing for the permitless carry of firearms in Texas.”
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Ban ghost guns

1 member
Peggy Flanagan
Senate · Minnesota · Democrat
“The patchwork of gun laws across our nation has created a system filled with legal gaps and loopholes. Peggy wants to ban assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and ghost guns.”
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Fund gun violence prevention programs and research

1 member
Annie Andrews
Senate · South Carolina · Democrat
“I will advocate for gun safety laws that have been shown to reduce the incidence of gun injuries and deaths, including universal background checks and increased funding for hospital and community violence intervention programs.”
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