Pikes
Peak Firearms Coalition
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Questions |
Liston |
| 1. Do you believe the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affirms every individual’s right to keep and bear arms and that the Colorado Constitution reaffirms that right? | YES |
| 2. Project Safe Neighborhood was intended to aggressively prosecute violent criminals who use guns during the commission of a crime. We feel, however, that the project and others like it have gone beyond their original intent and are being used to harass all gun owners in general. Would you support any program like Project Safe Neighborhood that is used to prosecute offenses involving guns, even if nonviolent? |
NO I would not support other onerous and harmful legislation aimed at lawful gun owners. I have heard of Project Exile, but do not know its particular features. |
| 3. Current federal and state laws place various restrictions on the purchase and possession of firearms by law-abiding adults aged 18 to 20. Exemplifying those affected by these restrictions are many spouses of deployed soldiers who are left unable, by law, to acquire or possess effective means of defense. Would you support repealing these restrictions on law abiding citizens aged 18 to 20? |
YES If a citizen is old enough to vote and fight and die for their county, they are old enough to own a firearm! |
| 4. Article IV of the U.S. Constitution says, "Full Faith and Credit shall be given in each State to the public Acts, Records, and Judicial Proceedings of every other State". Would you support a law that requires states to honor concealed carry permits issued by other state? |
YES Yes I would! |
| 5. In Vermont and Alaska law-abiding citizens have a legal right to carry concealed firearms without the requirement of obtaining a permit to do so. Would you support a similar concealed carry law in Colorado? |
YES Yes, as a state legislator, I would vote for such a law. |
| 6. Federal studies have shown that citizens with concealed carry permits are more law-abiding, as a group, than law enforcement. Do you support prohibiting law abiding concealed carry permit holders from carrying concealed within public schools or on school grounds? |
NO Without some protection, schools can and will be a magnate for malcontents wanting to "hurt" unarmed kids and teachers. |
| 7. Some proposed laws would limit gun ownership based on the appearance of the firearm or the caliber. Would you oppose any law that limits lawful citizens from owning a specific firearm based on its appearance, cosmetic features, or caliber? |
YES Most firearm crimes are committed by ordinary handguns, not "exotic" looking firearms. |
| 8. Some lawsuits have been pursued against firearm manufacturers because of crimes committed with their product. Do you believe a manufacturer should be held liable for illegal activity that occurs using their product? |
NO Absolutely not! |
| 9. Will you oppose the creation of a Colorado state wide database of concealed carry permit holders and the creation of any state or local database that in any way mingles any information about permit holders with that of criminals or suspects? | YES |
| 10. What is your favorite firearm? |
My 1944-45 vintage Mauser 98K, model M48. It is a beauty. Also my Ruger Blackhawk 357 Mag. |
| 11. Despite millions of dollars spent on the federal Brady and redundant Colorado background checks there is no evidence that either program has stopped a single criminal from acquiring a gun. Will you support the repeal of either the federal Brady or Colorado background checks? | YES |
| 12. Do you believe gun owners should be required to register their firearms? | NO |
| 13. Do you believe there should be a limit on the number of firearms any one individual may purchase in any specific time period? | NO |
| 14. Do you believe there should be a limit on the number of firearms any one individual may own? |
NO Absolutely not! |
| 15. Do you support upholding the state law (SB25, passed in 2003) that prohibits localities, even Home Rule entities, from limiting the rights of citizens to purchase, possess, or carry firearms (including open carry)? |
YES I believe 03-SB-25, carried by Sen. Jim Dyer was good and is a good bill dealing w/ pre-emption. |
| 16. Do you oppose the passage of "safe storage" laws or ordinances that make it impossible for a law-abiding citizen to keep a firearm in a condition ready to defend their family? | YES |
| 17. Will you propose
legislation to repeal some of the existing gun control laws? If yes,
please elaborate. Liston: YES. We already have thousands of "gun control" laws, many which are unenforceable or don't work. We need less laws and stronger enforcement. |
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| 18. Sportsmen/women in Colorado face a problem of not having access to forestland where hunting and other recreational activities are allowed. Would you support legislation to increase access to publicly owned lands for recreational purposes, including hunting? | YES |
| 19. Currently the Colorado
Springs municipal code states in part: 9.7.103: POSSESSION OR DISPLAY: C. For purposes of this section, "display" means any opening, or unfolding, manifestation, exhibition, ostentatious showing, or exhibition for effect meant to intimidate, threaten, alarm, or frighten any person. D. It shall be an affirmative defense that the actor displayed the weapon in self-defense, or to defend another person, or to defend the actor's premises or property. All other applicable State defenses apply. In effect, Colorado Springs code allows one to "menace" an aggressor to protect one's self, family, or property. Would you support a change to the Colorado State law so that it more closely parallels Colorado Springs law and would allow the presentation of a firearm as a less than lethal show of force to protect one's self, family, or property? |
YES This year, I supported HB-1246 by Rep. Gardner and his "presumption of innocence" bill. |
| 20. Currently, law enforcement sells confiscated property from criminal activity with the exception of firearms. Would you support legislation that would mandate the sale of confiscated firearms rather than destruction? | YES |
| 21. After Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans police began confiscating the firearms of homeowners who were defending their families, homes, and businesses. This confiscation was stopped only after a lawsuit brought by the National Rifle Association. Would you support state legislation that would prohibit law enforcement from confiscating personally owned firearm used for self-defense? | Let's not destroy good, quality firearms. |
| 22. Do you have any firearms experience or training that you would
care to share? Liston: Yes, I have been a shooter and gun collector for years. I have also trained and passed the test for a concealed carry permit. |
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| Any further comments you would
like us to consider? Liston: I am a member of the NRA; I give money to its legislative/lobbying PAC and received an A rating from them in 2004. I have also been an active dues paying member of the PPFC for over 5 years. |
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