 Senators, 250 Representatives and Vice-President Dick Cheney, advising that the Supreme Court case "District of Columbia v. Heller" be affirmed, overturning the ban on handguns not otherwise restricted by Congress.McCain received fair to poor ratings on gun issues from the National Rifle Association, garnering a C+.According to a review by Gun Owners of America (GOA), "in 2001, McCain went from being a supporter of anti-gun bills to being a lead sponsor".