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John Stone stated on April 23, 2014 in campaign website and YouTube video:
Says he’s "the only licensed firearms dealer in America running for Congress."  
By Nancy Badertscher• May 14, 2014
Lena Taylor stated on March 12, 2015 in a news release:
Polling shows that nearly 74 percent of National Rifle Association members "support requiring background checks for all gun sales."
By Tom Kertscher• March 18, 2015
Brad Schneider stated on September 16, 2016 in a campaign tweet:
Says Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Dold "continues to side with his Republican leadership and the NRA in blocking consideration of a bill that would keep firearms out of the hands of people on the terrorist watch list."
By Anna Bruzgulis• October 18, 2016
National Rifle Association stated on September 04, 2012 in on NRA ILA's website:
"Bill Nelson voted for a ban on millions of commonly owned firearms, which included many popular hunting and target rifles."
By Amy Sherman• September 25, 2012
Facebook posts stated on July 02, 2021 in a Facebook post:
“Facebook said that if you support the NRA you will get kicked off.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• July 8, 2021
National Rifle Association stated on September 08, 2014 in a mailer.:
Says Mark Warner "has supported restrictions on veterans’ second amendment rights."
By Nancy Madsen• October 6, 2014
Michael Bloomberg stated on August 11, 2019 in an interview on CBS's "Face the Nation":
"If you go back, you can see Wayne LaPierre, who runs the NRA, testifying in front of Congress in favor of background checks 15 or 20 years ago."
By Bill McCarthy• August 13, 2019
Mayors Against Illegal Guns stated on July 25, 2013 in a web ad.:
"Rep. Frank Wolf voted to allow terror suspects to buy guns."
By Nancy Madsen• September 6, 2013
National Association for Gun Rights stated on February 27, 2013 in a TV ad.:
U.S. Rep. Scott Rigell "wants gun owners in a federal registration system."
By Nancy Madsen• March 18, 2013
Hillary Clinton stated on April 14, 2016 in the Democratic debate in New York:
Says Bernie Sanders "has been largely a very reliable supporter of the NRA."
By Linda Qiu• April 15, 2016
Matt Bevin stated on February 19, 2014 in a television ad:
"Mitch McConnell voted with Harry Reid to infringe on our gun rights."
By Steve Contorno• February 24, 2014
Adrian Garcia stated on February 05, 2016 in a campaign news release:
"Gene Green is the NRA’s favorite Democrat in Congress. ... "It’s no wonder the congressman has a lifetime A rating from the NRA."  
By Emma Hinchliffe• February 5, 2016
Charlie Crist stated on February 01, 2010 in a news release:
"Speaker Rubio supported gun restrictions that included background checks and waiting periods."
By Lee Logan• February 26, 2010
Barack Obama stated on April 17, 2013 in remarks in the White House Rose Garden:
"The NRA used to support expanded background checks."
By Louis Jacobson• April 18, 2013
Kathleen Murphy stated on November 18, 2014 in a campaign website:
"The NRA supported background checks..."
By Sean Gorman• November 24, 2014
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence stated on January 17, 2013 in in a video:
Says U.S. Rep. John Barrow, D-Ga., celebrates gun ownership even in the face of school shootings.
By Janel Davis• January 25, 2013
National Rifle Association stated on October 08, 2016 in a flier.:
Hillary Clinton said gun confiscation "would be worth considering."
By Warren Fiske• October 17, 2016
National Rifle Association stated on September 24, 2014 in a campaign ad:
"Mary Landrieu voted to take away your gun rights."
By Steve Contorno• October 1, 2014
National Rifle Association stated on June 17, 2019 in a Facebook post:
Says "Joe Biden calls for gun ban."
By Ciara O'Rourke• July 9, 2019
Jackie Speier stated on January 15, 2013 in an MSNBC interview:
"Even members of the NRA, when they were polled recently, were under the impression that everyone has a criminal background check."
By Becky Bowers• January 23, 2013

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By Jon Greenberg• October 10, 2017

The facts on mass shootings, guns in the United States

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By Kyra Haas, Amy Sherman, Miriam Valverde• October 2, 2018

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By Allison Graves• March 13, 2018

Congress blocked Obama's call for new gun laws after mass shootings

By Joshua Gillin• January 6, 2017

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By W. Gardner Selby• April 9, 2013

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By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2012

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