CNN "Rock The Vote" Democratic Debate Nov 5, 2003

I believe it's important for us to have somebody who is going to stand up for gun safety in America and make certain that we make our streets safe, our children safe, and not allow people to get assault weapons in America.

Senator Kerry is deeply troubled by the numbers of people - and particularly the number of children - that are wounded or killed by gunfire each year and he supports stricter gun control measures in order to prevent children and adults from misusing any of the approximately 192 million firearms currently in circulation in the United States. He believes that we need to close the gun show loophole, which permits sales at gun shows without a background check, require the provision of a child safety lock on all handguns, and increase controls on assault weapons and handguns.

National Review

Addressing the Humane Society, he bragged that "I've had my name on every piece of animal-rights legislation ever passed by Congress!"

CNN Late Edition

November 7, 1993

"I think you ought to tax all ammunition. .... Personally, I think you ought to tax guns."

100% (2002)

F (2004)

Coalition to Stop Gun Violence

100% (2003)

2005

Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

Vote against gun owners.

Cop Killer Bullet Ban

Vote against gun dealers and manufacturers.

S.397 Exemption for Children

Vote against gun manufacturers.

Gross Negligence Amendment

Vote against gun manufacturers.

Child Safety Lock Act of 2005

Vote against gun manufacturers.

2004

Gun Manufacturer Lawsuit Protection

Vote against gun manufacturers.

The 'Cop Killer Bullet Ban'

Vote against gun owners.

National Concealed Carry for Police

For police.

Gross Negligence Amendment to SB1805

Vote against gun manufacturers.

Close 'Gun Show Loophole' - restrict private sale of firearms

Vote against gun owners.

Extend the 1994 Assault Weapons Ban

Vote against gun owners.

2003

Assault Weapons Ban Reauthorization Act of 2003

Cosponsor against gun owners. No votes taken.

Assault Weapons Ban and Law Enforcement Protection Act of 2003

Cosponsor against gun owners. No votes taken.

Gun Show Loophole Closing Act of 2003

Cosponsor against gun owners. No votes taken.

2001

21st Century Law Enforcement, Crime Prevention, and Victims Assistance Act

Cosponsor against gun owners. No votes taken.

Kill a HUD Gun Buyback Program

Vote against gun owners.

2000

Disallow bankruptcy debt discharge when the debt is firearm related.

Vote against gun manufacturers.

1999

School Safety Act of 1999

Vote against gun owners.

Close the 'Gun Show Loophole'

Vote against gun owners.

License 'Internet Gun Sellers'

Vote against gun owners.

Juvenile Assault Weapon Loophole Closure Act of 1999

Vote against gun owners.

Ban Importation of 'Large Capacity Magazines'

Vote against gun owners twice.

Vote to kill 'Gun Show Loophole' Bill

Vote against gun owners.

1998

Require gun locks with all handgun sales.

Vote against gun owners.

Update to SA3233.

Vote against gun owners.

Trigger Lock Law.

Vote against gun owners.

Gun Storage Law.

Vote against gun owners.

Large Capacity Clip Ban of 1998

Vote against gun owners.

1994

Clinton Assault Weapons Ban

Vote against gun owners twice.

1993

The 'Brady Bill'

Vote against gun owners.

Senate Version of The 'Brady Bill'

Cosponsor against gun owners. No votes taken.

Brady Bill Update

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Brady Bill Update

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Brady Bill Update

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