Q: Support more restrictive gun control legislation?
Mike Espy (D): Yes, up to a point. "I believe in the Second Amendment. but things have changed."
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R): No. Says, "Right to bear arms is essential to American Liberty.
No law-abiding Mississippian should EVER be denied their constitutional rights."
Chris McDaniel (R): No. Will never take away rights of law-abiding gun-owners.Allow citizens to purchase & carry firearms without government permission.
Source: 2018 CampusElect Guide on MS Senate Special Election
, Oct 9, 2018
Opposes more gun restrictions
Question topic: More restrictive gun control laws are needed now to protect public safety.
In a promotional segment for his Christian conservative radio program, Right Side Radio, Mississippi Republican Senate candidate Chris McDaniel blamed rising gun violence on a "hip-hop" culture that "values rap
and destruction of community values more than it does poetry."
The comments were featured in a teaser for the program: "The reason
Canada is breaking out with brand new gun violence has nothing to do with the US and guns," McDaniel said. "It has everything to do with a culture that is morally bankrupt.
What kind of culture is that? It's called hip-hop. Name a redeeming quality of hip-hop. I want to know anything about hip-hop that has been good for this country."
McDaniel is authoring a bill he says will preserve the rights of gun owners in Mississippi. It's in response to a request from Gov. Phil Bryant that lawmakers adopt legislation that would defend 2nd Amendment rights against any executive action from
President Obama.
McDaniel says the bill would mandate that no state agency would assist in the implementation of unconstitutional executive orders relating to gun rights.
McDaniel is also co-authoring two related bills. "All of these pieces of legislation will be challenged, there's no question about it," McDaniel said. "But, it's a debate we need to have in this country.
Right now, we have a president that is exercising far too much authority, we have a federal government that is trying to do too much to too many people and do too many things," he said.
Concealed carry for retired cops, even in public parks
SB2862: Carrying a concealed weapon; revise qualification for retired law enforcement officers and delete prohibition in parks.
Summary by National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action [a pro-gun-rights group]:
Senate Bill 2862 allowed retired law enforcement officers to qualify for the ability to carry a concealed firearm without a permit under federal law by gaining certification from the Mississippi Association of Chiefs of Police.
Repeals the current state ban on the possession of firearms in public parks by Mississippi Right-To-Carry permit holders. This change in state law will allow Mississippi permit holders to carry in state parks.
Legislative outcome: Passed House 117-3-2, Mar/3/10; Passed Senate 52-0-0, Mar/23/10; State Senator Chris McDaniel voted YES; Signed by Governor Haley Barbour Apr/1/10
McDaniel 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