Congressional Votes

Would exempt "less-than-lethal projectile devices," including certain Tasers, from federal gun-control regulations and taxes.

Formally disapproves of an unconstitutional ATF rule expanding the definition of a "short-barreled rifle."

This bill is a gross violation of the U.S. Constitution, especially the Second Amendment, which recognizes that "the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." This is one step closer to a disarmed America — with the assistance of taxpayer dollars.

Implements new federal gun controls and mental-health programs.

Implements new federal gun controls and mental-health programs.

Would criminalize most private firearms transactions unless they include an FBI background check, representing a major infringement on our God-given right to keep and bear arms.

Extends federal background checks to private sales, severely and unconstitutionally infringing on the right to keep and bear arms.

Prohibits the U.S. government from preventing individuals from purchasing a gun simply by claiming the individual is "mentally incompetent."

Would nullify a Social Security rule that outlines reporting information on individuals to the FBI's firearm background checks system (NICS).

Restricting non-criminals from flying is a violation of the Fifth Amendment's guarantee of "due process of law," and linking firearm ownership to a federal no-fly list is a violation of the Second Amendment's protection of the right of the people to keep and bear arms. The federal no-fly list includes many people with no criminal record, and some people with identical or similar names to convicted criminals are erroneously placed on the list.

Federally mandated background checks for all firearm purchases have long been a goal of gun-control advocates, as they could easily be used to restrict firearm ownership by setting arbitrary requirements for passing the background checks. Murphy's amendment is a blatant violation of the Second Amendment, which prohibits the federal government from infringing upon the people's right to keep and bear arms.

The UN Arms Trade Treaty is an attempt by a global governance body, the United Nations, to regulate weapons. Such regulation is at odds with the American ideals of national sovereignty and freedom to bear arms without infringement by government. While the UN likely wouldn't march into American neighborhoods to confiscate guns the moment the treaty was ratified, ratification of the treaty would be a step in the wrong direction. Any opposition to the UN Arms Trade Treaty is to be commended.

Would prohibit the confiscation of firearms in the wake of a natural disaster.

Would prohibit any Homeland Security funds from being used to seize lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency.

Would provide for a 10-year reauthorization of the so-called assault weapons ban.

To make available $15 million for "gun buyback initiatives."

Would clamp down on gun sales at gun shows.

Would provide for "gun law enforcement, enhanced penalties, and facilitation of background checks at gun shows."