Explanation of Ratings:

A+      Pro-Gun Leader: introduces pro-gun legislation. 
A & A-  Pro-Gun Voter: philosophically sound. 
B & B-  Pro-Gun Compromiser: generally leans our way. 
C & C-  Leans Our Way: occasionally. 
D & D-  Leans Anti-Gun: usually against us. 
F       Anti-Gun Voter: a philosophically committed anti-gunner. 
F-      Anti-Gun Leader: outspoken anti-gun advocate who carries anti-gun legislation. 
NR      Not rated: refused to answer his or her questionnaire; no track record. 
Candidates were warned in writing that failure to answer survey questions would be treated as anti-gun.


Party Abbreviations:

A    -  American
ACP  -  American Constitution Party
C    -  Constitution
D    -  Democrat
DG  -  Desert Green
G    -  Green 
I     -  Independent
IA   -  Independent American
IG   -  Independent Green
L     -  Libertarian
LU   -  Liberty Union
M    -  Marijuana
N     -  Natural Law
NPA  -  No Party Affiliation
PAC  -  Politicians Are Crooks
PC   -  Personal Choice
PF   -  Peace And Freedom
PRG  -  Progressive
R    -  Republican
RF   -  Reform
SDL   -  Solidarity, Defend Life
SP   -  Socialist
SWP  -  Socialist Workers
USTP -  US Taxpayers
WF   -  Working Families
WRI  -  Write-In
WTN  -  Withdraw Troops Now