Where do California’s members of Congress, candidates stand on guns, fighting terror?

The massacre at an Orlando nightclub has reignited the national debate over gun laws. Where do California’s U.S. Senate candidates and our Sacramento-area congressional representatives and candidates stand on the issues of gun laws and the U.S. approach to the Islamic State? Read how they answered those questions in March, when they submitted information for the 2016 Sacramento Bee Voter Guide.

RELATED: Where do California’s state legislators, candidates stand on gun regulation?

Describe any specific federal gun policies or weapons restrictions you would change.

Kamala Harris (D): Passing legislation to prevent gun violence will be a top priority for me in the Senate, and Congress’ failure is shameful. We need to prevent dangerous people from obtaining guns, enhance background checks laws and renew the assault weapons ban.

Loretta Sanchez (D): I support background checks, closing the gun show loophole and mandatory waiting periods. I support a national database to deter dangerous gun sales, documenting mental health evaluations and more uniform treatment of limits on magazine capacity.

Explain what specific approaches you support to deal with the Islamic State.

Kamala Harris (D): We need to fight ISIS on two fronts: internationally by bringing the world together to defeat them militarily, and domestically by partnering with our Muslim neighbors to fight radicalization here. I don’t support sending U.S. combat troops to Syria.

Loretta Sanchez (D): We must focus on providing resources to counter ISIL’s message through the internet, coordinate with our allies and increase representation of minority groups in the region and address the Syrian refugee crisis as it fuels ISIL’s influence.

Describe any specific federal gun policies or weapons restrictions you would change.

Doug LaMalfa (R): Second Amendment rights are a fundamental cornerstone of our republic. The federal government should ease the way for a 50-state concealed carry reciprocity and end current programs designed to limit ammo and firearm choices to citizens.

Jim Reed (D): California’s gun laws are sufficient as they presently exist. Background checks should be national.

Explain what specific approaches you support to deal with the Islamic State.

Doug LaMalfa (R): The president has done little to actually halt ISIS and there doesn’t appear to be a coherent strategy. As commander-in-chief, the next president must be able to lay out a clear vision for victory and the costs to the American people.

Jim Reed (D): If you antagonize Muslims, you encourage terrorists and help them recruit. We need intelligence from the Muslim community to fight terrorism, and treating Muslims as second-class citizens will dry up the needed information. No boots on the ground.

Describe any specific federal gun policies or weapons restrictions you would change.

John Garamendi (D): I’m a hunter and gun owner who was taught from an early age to respect the Second Amendment. There are some common-sense gun safety reforms I support. I support universal background checks for gun purchases, including purchases online and at shows.

N. Eugene Cleek (R): I will not vote to water down the Second Amendment rights of Americans. The background check system needs to be updated with current technology, and we must keep firearms out of the hands of felons and those who are mentally unstable.

Explain what specific approaches you support to deal with the Islamic State.

John Garamendi (D): I support coordinated air strikes against ISIL targets, and there is a role for special forces, military trainers and intelligence agencies. I think it would be a terrible mistake to bring American combat units into the field.

N. Eugene Cleek (R): The president needs to take swift action to retool the armed forces and the intelligence agencies to respond to terrorist gangs in addition to rogue nations under a targeted strategy.

Describe any specific federal gun policies or weapons restrictions you would change.

Tom McClintock (R): The biggest assault on the 2nd Amendment comes from regulations that make it increasingly difficult for law-abiding citizens to obtain ammunition and for legitimate dealers to do business.

Robert W. Derlet (D): Support for Second Amendment rights. Step up background checks and close loopholes. Congress should also adapt legislation that permits the Centers for Disease Control to conduct scientific research on gun safety measures.

Explain what specific approaches you support to deal with the Islamic State.

Tom McClintock (R): We should supply local forces such as the Kurdish Peshmerga with the arms they need to eradicate the Islamic State and stop admitting refugees from that region whose intentions we cannot verify.

Robert W. Derlet (D): Candidate response not available.

Describe any specific federal gun policies or weapons restrictions you would change.

Doris O. Matsui (D): I support the president’s executive actions on guns, including robust background checks, stronger firearm trafficking prevention laws, a federal assault weapons ban, data collection and stronger regulations on acquisition of large-capacity magazines.

Robert Evans (R): We must make a maximum effort to take the guns away from the thugs, thieves and crazies. The law abiding citizen should be able to buy and have any pistol or rifle they want/need for hunting and sport.

Explain what specific approaches you support to deal with the Islamic State.

Doris Matsui (D): I agree with President Obama’s approach toward the Islamic State. We must join the world community to stop terrorism. We also need to make sure we protect innocent individuals who are caught in middle.

Robert Evans (R): I think the Muslim world needs to step up and take the lead in dealing with the Islamic State. We can help but not lead. In addition we need to make sure that any Syrian refugees are vetted to insure that terrorists do not enter our country.

Describe any specific federal gun policies or weapons restrictions you would change.

Ami Bera (D): I support responsible, common-sense gun safety reforms like closing background check loopholes and researching the root causes of gun violence to prevent senseless tragedies. An honest debate also begins with increasing access to mental health care.

Scott Jones (R): I support the Second Amendment and oppose any unreasonable restrictions that impair right of law-abiding citizens to own and use firearms.

Explain what specific approaches you support to deal with the Islamic State.

Ami Bera (D): We must work with our allies to dismantle ISIL’s finances, implement targeted airstrikes and ensure our partners do their share fighting to take back more territory. We must also work to counter their vicious propaganda that recruits new fighters.

Scott Jones (R): The president expressed nonchalance when he needed to be vigilant. We need to defeat the Islamic State in the Middle East, not wait until they attack our homeland. We should arm and fully fund the Kurds and exert American military leadership.

This story was originally published June 17, 2016 at 1:45 PM with the headline "Where do California’s members of Congress, candidates stand on guns, fighting terror?."