Nick Begich consistently opposed gun control legislation and strongly supported Second Amendment rights throughout his campaigns and public statements (USA Today, Anchorage Daily News, Alaska Dispatch News).
He emphasized the importance of gun rights as a fundamental constitutional protection, referencing both the Second and Tenth Amendments (Alaskans for Nick Begich).
Begich publicly opposed any additional restrictions on firearms or ammunition, including federal gun regulations (Nome Nugget, Peninsula Clarion).
He advocated for increased funding for gun safety and responsible firearm ownership training programs, particularly for youth (Juneau Empire).
Some coverage paired his opposition to gun control with other controversial positions, such as opposing protections for abortion access, potentially increasing his vulnerability among moderate voters (Anchorage Daily News, Arctic Sounder).
Nick Begich Opposed Gun Control Legislation And Supported Second Amendment Rights As Of 2022 According to USA Today, "Begich does not support gun control legislation, and said he backs Second Amendment rights, according to the Anchorage Daily News." [USA Today, 8/29/22]
2021: Nick Begich Advocated Second Amendment Rights And Tenth Amendment Protections According to Alaskans for Nick Begich, "The Second Amendment ensures one of the most critical freedoms for Americans: the right to keep and bear arms... Under the 10th Amendment, 'the powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.'" [Alaskans for Nick Begich, 4/17/21]
October 2024: Begich Opposed Firearms Restrictions, Supported Gun Training Programs According to Juneau Empire, 'The right of the people to keep their arms shall not be infringed. That's our Second Amendment right, and it's something that I believe strongly in.' He advocated greater funding for school programs that train gun safety and responsible firearm ownership. 'I believe that training responsible firearm ownership at an early age is a great way to push back against the risk that was just described,' he said. [Juneau Empire (Alaska), 10/11/24]
2022: Begich Opposed Gun Control Legislation and Supported Second Amendment Rights According to Alaska Dispatch News, "I oppose gun control legislation. I strongly support our Second Amendment rights and will defend our right to keep and bear arms." [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/6/22]
2022: Nick Begich Opposed Gun Control Legislation And Supported Second Amendment Rights In an interview with Anchorage Daily News, Nick Begich said, "I oppose gun control legislation. I strongly support our Second Amendment rights and will defend our right to keep and bear arms." [Interview - Nick Begich with Anchorage Daily News, 5/29/22]
October 2024: Nick Begich Opposed Federal Restrictions On Firearms Or Ammunition According to Nome Nugget, 'Neither Begich nor Peltola advocated restrictions on firearms or ammunition.' [Nome Nugget, 10/17/24]
2022: Nick Begich Opposed Gun Control Legislation and Supported Second Amendment Rights In an interview with Alaska Dispatch News, Nick Begich stated, "I oppose gun control legislation. I strongly support our Second Amendment rights and will defend our right to keep and bear arms." [Interview - Nick Begich with Alaska Dispatch News, 5/1/22]
2022: Nick Begich Opposed Additional Gun Control Measures And Supported Second Amendment According to Peninsula Clarion, "Begich said he believes in the 'sanctity' of the U.S. Constitution and that he does not believe more restrictions on guns are needed." [Peninsula Clarion, 8/3/22]
2022: Nick Begich Opposed Gun Control Legislation According to Alaska Dispatch News, "I oppose gun control legislation. I strongly support our Second Amendment rights and will defend our right to keep and bear arms." [Alaska Dispatch News, 8/7/22]
Nick Begich Opposed Gun Control And Protecting Abortion Access In Previous Campaign According to Anchorage Daily News, "Begich has said he is opposed to gun control legislation and to protecting abortion access, which remains legal in Alaska." [Anchorage Daily News (Alaska), 7/13/23]
Nick Begich Opposed Gun Control and Abortion Protections in 2022 According to Arctic Sounder, "Begich has said he Is opposed to gun control legislation and to protecting abortion access, which remains legal In Alaska." [Arctic Sounder (Anchorage, Alaska), 7/20/23]