Democratic candidates Throne, Trauner remain unchanged on guns
It used to be relatively safe for
Examples are cropping up such as
There also doesn't appear to be any opposition so far on the left to
However, the official filing period runs
On the congressional side, some on both sides of the aisle -- including President
Mead is a supporter of gun rights, but has vetoed certain measures in the past. On the "stand your ground" bill, Mead said he didn't think it was necessary --
If Trauner were a congressman
Even as Trump and some fellow congressional
Unlike the aforementioned
But while Trauner assures voters he's not interested in "taking anyone's guns," he appears in line with many of the proposals being floated.
"I look at this as a public health and safety issue," Trauner said.
Trauner points to the
"(Scalia) made it clear that -- just like every amendment in the Bill of Rights -- that there are limitations to the Second Amendment," Trauner said.
Having a common-sense discussion on gun ownership reform is necessary at this critical juncture, Trauner said. Universal background checks, raising the age limit for purchasing certain weapons, banning bump stocks, and some training and licensing would all be on the table for Trauner if elected to serve in
If Throne were governor
Throne served in the
For example, she voted for the castle doctrine bill in 2008 that provides protections for those who use weapons in what they deem self-defense situations in the home. In 2016, Throne voted against a bill that would have repealed gun-free zones in all
"I have a voting record," Throne said. "I've always been thoughtful on those issues, focusing on whether we're talking about common-sense issues or something that just didn't work for
Throne said she thinks it's important voters probe her record and ask her questions on guns. Similar to Trauner, she said her family members own guns, and she has no interest in taking guns away from Wyomingites. She also said her views hadn't been altered by the
When she looks at Mead's actions on guns issues, Throne said she appreciates the governor's thoughtfulness on evaluating bills on a case-by-case basis. She also agreed with Mead that there was a lot not to like about the lobbying tactics of pro-gun organizations during the 2018 session. Those efforts have stood out compared to other lobbying tactics through the years, Throne said, calling their actions "appalling."
"We shouldn't bully our elected officials," she said.
Another proposal pushed by Trump is to arm school teachers to deter shooters. That's become relevant in
While Throne said she has concerns about whether arming teachers is the best way to increase school safety, she said she wouldn't interfere with decisions being made at local levels.
"I think districts have to make that call based on what's in front of them," she said.
Calls for change?
Primary challenges and upsets in
And it's unclear whether
Wyoming
"I would say it's reasonable to believe their views on firearms and gun violence would be the same as most other
During the
Reforming gun laws in the state and nation shouldn't be a partisan issue, in Howard's view, she said. But she said she would like to see
"Is it something I would like Democratic candidates I would be voting for to consider taking a stand on? Absolutely," Howard said.
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