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Thomas Kean Jr. on Gun Control
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Uphold our current firearm laws
Q: Do you favor additional control on handguns and rifles? MENENDEZ: Yes. Violence on our streets is devastating too many New Jersey families. I introduced legislation to combat gangs, which includes increased penalties for gun crimes.
KEAN:
We must uphold our current firearm laws and expand prosecution of those who commit crimes with a firearm, like the 10-20-30 legislation I currently sponsored.
Source: Hall Institute N.J. Senate Virtual Debate (X-ref Menendez)
Sep 24, 2006
Rated "F" by Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs
Based on a questionnaire and the votes that Association of N. J. Rifle & Pistol Clubs considered to be the most important in 2003, they have assigned Senator Kean a grade of F (with grades ranging from a high of A+ to a low of F). The ANJRPC is the
official NRA State Association in N.J. Their mission is to implement all of the programs and activities at the state level that the NRA does at the national level. This mission includes the following: - To support and defend the constitutional rights
of the people to keep and bear arms.
- To take immediate action against any legislation at the local, state and federal level that would infringe upon these rights.
- To coordinate the interests of all rifle, pistol and/or shooting clubs in New
Jersey.
- To promote and sponsor local and state championship competitions, hunting, collecting, and conduct firearms training.
- To encourage interest in participation in firearms activities by all, and especially minorities, women and juniors.
Source: ANJRPC state legislative ratings
Jan 1, 2003