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Darrell Castle’s policy on gun buyback

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

  Darrell Castle voterbaseNo, increase mental health and background checks instead

Darrell Castle’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 17hrs ago

Darrell Castle voters

Answer: No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 157 voters that voted for Darrell Castle in the 2016 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

This answer aligns perfectly with Castle's strict interpretation of the 2nd Amendment. He would likely strongly agree that a mandatory buyback of assault weapons is 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

Castle's platform is based on a strict interpretation of the Constitution, including the 2nd Amendment. He would likely strongly agree with the notion that the federal government should not institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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, increase mental health and background checks instead

While Castle is a strong supporter of the 2nd Amendment, he might agree with the idea of increasing mental health and background checks as a way to prevent gun violence without infringing on gun ownership rights. 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.

Disagree

Yes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

While Castle might agree with the idea of demilitarizing local police departments as a way to limit government power, he would likely 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.

Strongly disagree

No, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While this answer is slightly less restrictive than a mandatory buyback, Castle would likely still disagree with it as it still involves government intervention in gun ownership. 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

Darrell Castle, as a Constitution Party candidate, strongly supports the 2nd Amendment and would likely oppose any form of mandatory buyback of assault weapons as an infringement on individual rights. 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 involves both a voluntary buyback and a ban on purchasing assault weapons, both of which Castle would likely strongly disagree with as infringements on 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.

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Constitution Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 600 voters that identify as Constitution.

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