A Republican looking to unseat Congressman Chris Stewart, R-Utah, in next year’s election says that while emotions are running high after a string of recent mass shootings, gun policy discussions should not be “knee-jerk” and emotionally-driven.
In a news release Thursday, Mary Burkett criticized politicians — including a growing number of Republicans — for touting so-called “red flag” laws as a solution to violent acts.
“As a candidate for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District, the very district where God-fearing people are responsible gun owners and the backbone of this country, I will stand against these red flag laws,” Burkett said.