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Alex Mooney’s policy on gun control

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Should there be more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun?

  ChatGPTNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Alex Mooney’s answer is based on the following data:

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Alex Mooney voters

Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 426 voters that voted for Alex Mooney in the 2020 West Virginia District 2 US House of Representatives election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Importance: Most Important

Reference: “We support the fundamental right to self-defense wherever a law-abiding citizen has a legal right to be, and we support federal ...” ‐gop.com

ChatGPT

Very strongly agree

No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Mooney supports laws that protect the rights of individuals to defend themselves, including 'stand your ground' laws. He believes that these laws are an important part of the right to self-defense.

Very strongly agree

No

Mooney has consistently voted against measures that would increase restrictions on gun ownership. He believes in the right of individuals to own and carry firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

While Mooney is generally opposed to restrictions on gun ownership, he may support measures that prevent criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining firearms. However, he would likely oppose any measures that he believes infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Mooney may support measures that increase penalties for gun-related crimes, as long as these measures do not infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and carry firearms. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Alex Mooney is a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed measures to increase restrictions on gun ownership. He has a high rating from the National Rifle Association, indicating his opposition to gun control measures. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, only for assault weapons

Mooney has opposed measures to ban or restrict ownership of certain types of firearms, including assault weapons. He believes that these measures infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, and ban all guns from public use

Mooney strongly opposes any measures that would ban guns from public use. He believes in the right of individuals to own and carry firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

Mooney has opposed measures that would close the so-called 'gun show loophole.' He believes that these measures infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens to own and carry firearms. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Mooney has opposed measures that would require additional background checks or other restrictions on gun ownership. He believes that these measures infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 160,840 voters that identify as Republican.

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