Guns is about regulating the ownership and use of firearms. The political debate about guns often concerns whether to implement background checks, waiting periods, and bans on certain types of weapons. Some people believe in strict gun laws to reduce violence, while others emphasize the right to own guns for personal protection and freedom.
On guns, VoteSee scores every member of Congress on a spectrum from Complete Gun Ban (Supports complete ban on civilian ownership of guns) to Absolute Gun Freedom (Oppose any restrictions on guns and who can own them), based on their actual votes.
Where the Parties Stand on Guns
Democrats score 68/100 on average (257 members scored).
Independents score 57/100 on average (3 members scored).
Republicans score 33/100 on average (269 members scored).
Mike Rounds (Republican-SD, Senator) — score 25/100
Pete Ricketts (Republican-NE, Senator) — score 25/100
Recent Guns Legislation
An act making continuing appropriations and extensions for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. (September 1, 2026)
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes. (July 22, 2026)
To prohibit payment card networks and covered entities from requiring the use of or assigning merchant category codes that distinguish a firearms retailer from general-merchandise retailer or sporting-goods retailer, and for other purposes. (July 14, 2026)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from transmitting certain information to the Department of Justice for use by the national instant criminal background check system, and for other purposes. (May 21, 2026)
To establish a program to Beautify the District of Columbia and establish the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Commission. (March 25, 2026)