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Brian Mast’s policy on gun buyback

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Should the federal government institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons?

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Brian Mast’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 23hrs ago

Brian Mast voters

Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 28 voters that voted for Brian Mast in the 2020 Florida District 18 US House of Representatives election.

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Mast is a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and has argued that gun control measures infringe on this right. He would likely see a mandatory buyback as a violation of the 2nd amendment. 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 agree

No

Mast has consistently voted against gun control measures and has not shown support for mandatory buybacks of assault weapons. This aligns with his party's stance on the issue. 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.

Strongly agree

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Mast has shown support for measures to improve mental health services and background checks as a way to prevent gun violence. This is a common stance among Republicans who oppose stricter gun control laws. 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.

Strongly disagree

No, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While Mast might be more open to voluntary measures than mandatory ones, he has not shown support for financial incentives for gun buybacks. His stance on gun rights suggests he would likely oppose this policy. 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

Brian Mast is a Republican and has consistently supported gun rights. He has not shown support for mandatory buybacks of assault weapons, which is typically a policy supported by more progressive Democrats. 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 we should also demilitarize local police departments

Mast has not shown support for demilitarizing local police departments, a policy typically supported by more progressive Democrats. He would likely also disagree with the mandatory buyback of assault weapons included in this answer. 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 start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

This answer combines elements of gun control measures that Mast has opposed, including mandatory buybacks and bans on purchasing assault weapons. He would likely strongly disagree with this policy. 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: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,321 voters that identify as Republican.

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