Sen. Richard Burr
Posted January 23, 2013 8:40 p.m. EST
In January 2013, WRAL News conducted a poll of 500 North Carolina residents on gun policy and related issues. Before results of the poll were released, we asked the state's 2 Senators and 13 House members to respond to some of the same questions.
U.S. Sen. Richard Burr completely answered all questions put to him, either by responding as survey participants did or offering a more detailed explanation.
Should criminal background checks be required for every person who wants to purchase a firearm? Or not?
a) Should
b) Should Not
c) Not sure
Burr's answer: Senator Burr supports background checks for firearms purchases conducted through retail outlets or dealers, whether those sales happen in gun stores, at gun shows, or wherever a dealer maintains his or her place of business. Senator Burr does not support a requirement for background checks for private, face-to-face transactions between individuals.
Do you think teachers who are licensed to carry a handgun (as with a concealed handgun permit) should or should not be allowed to carry their gun while in school?
a) Should
b) Should Not
c) Not Sure
Burr's answer: a) SHOULD
Would you support or oppose a law that limits how much ammunition a gun can hold at once?
a) Support
b) Oppose
c) Not Sure
Burr's answer: b) OPPOSE
Would you support or oppose a law that limits how much ammunition can be purchased at one time?
a) Support
b) Oppose
c) Not Sure
Burr's answer: b) OPPOSE
If the government were able to require a reduced amount of violence in entertainment, would it reduce the incidence of mass shootings a lot, a little or not at all?
a) A lot
b) A little
c) Not at all
d) Not sure
Burr's answer: d) NOT SURE
Would you support or oppose a law requiring a nationwide ban on semi-automatic weapons, which automatically load the next bullet after a shot is fired?
a) Support
b) Oppose
c) Not sure
Burr's answer: b) OPPOSE
This story is part of WRAL's prime time special "Soft Targets, Hard Choices." We welcome your comments and questions. Send email to hardchoices@wral.com or use #hardchoices on Twitter.
