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Greg Gianforte on Gun Control

 

 


Gun rights are absolute; opposes any infringement

Gun Control: Support more restrictive gun control legislation?

Gianforte: No. Considers gun rights to be absolute & opposes any infringement on them.

Quist: Supports 2nd Amendment rights, but "fully automatic assault rifles" "might need to be registered."

Wicks: No. "I believe.your right to bear arms is actually more important than the Constitution."

Source: CampusElect.org Issue Guide: 2018 Congress MT-AL election , Nov 1, 2018

Lifetime member of the NRA

Family Man and Avid Outdoorsman: Greg and Susan have generously donated tens of millions of dollars to projects and organizations right here in Montana. They raised all four of their kids hiking the mountains of Montana. Greg is a lifetime member of the NRA.
Source: 2016 Montana governor's campaign website GregForMontana.com , Feb 3, 2016

Unrestricted right to bear arms, according to CC survey.

Gianforte opposes the CC survey question on Second Amendment

The Christian Coalition Voter Guide inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Further Restrictions on the Right to Keep and Bear Arms' Christian Coalition's self-description: "Christian Voter Guide is a clearing-house for traditional, pro-family voter guides. We do not create voter guides, nor do we interview or endorse candidates."

Source: Christian Coalition Surve 18CC-10 on Jul 1, 2018

Opposes gun control, according to PVS survey.

Gianforte opposes the PVS survey question on gun control

Project Vote Smart inferred whether candidates agree or disagree with the statement, 'Guns: Do you generally support gun-control legislation?' PVS self-description: "The Political Courage Test provides voters with positions on key issues. Historically, candidates have failed to complete our test due to the advice they receive from their advisors and out of fear of negative attack ads."

Source: PVS Survey 18PVS-10 on Aug 1, 2018

Voted NO on background check for every firearm sale.

Gianforte voted NAY the Bipartisan Background Checks Act

H.R.8: To require a background check for every firearm sale. This Act may be cited as the "Background Check Expansion Act".