John F. Kerry

Very strongly agree

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

Kerry has supported measures to close the gun show loophole, which allows people to purchase guns at gun shows without undergoing a background check. He co-sponsored the Gun Show Background Check Act of 2009, which would have required background checks for all gun sales at gun shows. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly agree

Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Kerry has consistently supported measures that would require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training for gun purchasers. He voted for the Brady Bill, which mandated federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

John F. Kerry has consistently supported gun control measures throughout his political career. He voted for the Brady Bill in 1993, which mandated federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States, and the Federal Assault Weapons Ban in 1994. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, only for assault weapons

Kerry voted for the Federal Assault Weapons Ban in 1994, which indicates that he supports restrictions on the purchase of assault weapons. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Kerry has supported measures to prevent criminals and the mentally ill from purchasing guns. He voted for the Brady Bill, which mandated federal background checks on firearm purchasers in the United States. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Kerry has supported measures to increase penalties for gun-related crimes. For example, he voted in favor of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which included provisions to increase penalties for certain gun-related crimes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Yes, and ban all guns from public use

While Kerry supports gun control measures, he has not advocated for banning all guns from public use. He has, however, supported measures to restrict the purchase of certain types of guns, such as assault weapons. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

Kerry's voting record and public statements indicate that he supports more restrictions on gun purchases, not fewer. He has consistently voted in favor of gun control measures, including the Brady Bill and the Federal Assault Weapons Ban. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Kerry has never supported a national 'stand your ground' law. His voting record and public statements indicate that he supports more restrictions on gun purchases, not fewer. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.