Pikes Peak Firearms Coalition

HOUSE DISTRICT 19 SURVEY RESULTS

Questions

Brewer

Fowler

 Looper
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 YES Absolutely 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 NO NO
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 YES YES
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 YES
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 YES
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

The NO answer is based on the assumption of a State law prohibiting the otherwise legal carry.  However, I consider the carrying of a firearm for personal protection and I would like to believe I don't need that protection at a school event and would not carry for safety reasons.  I can see where circumstances could make it prudent not to have guns available, court rooms for example, and we need to be able to accommodate those situations at the local level.

 NO NO
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 YES YES
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 NO NO
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? NO

The NO answer is based on "any database".  I am opposed to the operation and maintenance of a database by the Government at any level for the purpose of keeping track of law abiding citizens who own firearms.  It should not be illegal for a distributor to maintain sales in a database.

 YES YES
10. What is your favorite firearm?

-For large game a 3006
-For target and varmints a 22 rifle
-For home security a 12Ga Pump

My father's antique 22 rifle.

-.25 Caliber Semi-Automatic
-.22 Caliber Rifle
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? NO YES YES
12. Do you believe gun owners should be required to register their firearms? NO NO 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 NO NO
14. Do you believe there should be a limit on the number of firearms any one individual may own? NO NO NO
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 YES YES
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 YES YES
17. Will you propose legislation to repeal some of the existing gun control laws? If yes, please elaborate.

BREWER: YES. Any law which limits or restricts the rights of a law abiding citizen to own and bear arms should be repealed.  If the Government has a role, it is in providing education on the safe use of firearms.

FOWLER: YES. Any and all that infringe upon Section 13, Article 2 of the Colorado Constitution. "The right of no person to keep and bear arms...shall be called in question."

LOOPER: YES. I would repeal Project Safe Project [Editor: Neighborhood]
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 YES 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 YES YES
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? NO

I am generally opposed to "Mandates".  I'm not opposed to the sale of confiscated firearms by law enforcement. However, we need to be sure we are not selling them back to those they were confiscated from.

 YES 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? YES YES ABSOLUTELY YES
22.  Do you have any firearms experience or training that you would care to share?

BREWER: Being born and raised in the hills of Arkansas, guns have been part of my life for a long as I can remember.  During my 20 years in the Air Force I maintained an Expert Certification.

FOWLER: Eventually want to obtain CCW and firearms training related to CCW.

LOOPER:  All of our families own and operate fire arms. My daughter is very active in the Holtwood gun club. My husband enjoys hunting and target practice. My father taught me at an early age how to use a rifle for self defense and food. 

This same right should be protected for all future generations!
Any further comments you would like us to consider?

BREWER: In general I believe gun control laws should be aimed at those who abuse their right to own and bear arms, not at law abiding citizens.

FOWLER: My family, particularly my father, is a life long supporter of the NRA.

LOOPER: I think all women should own a fire arm and be trained on how to use that firearm. I continue to stress if more women carried fire arms there would be fewer rapes and violent crimes against women and their children. It is critical that we educate the men, women and children of the importance of fire arms, safety, and protection of that very important constitutional right. 

Firearms are the great equalizer!

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