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Gerald R. Ford’s policy on gun buyback

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

  Gerald R. Ford voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

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Gerald R. Ford voters

Answer: No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 228 voters that voted for Gerald R. Ford in the 1976 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Ford was a conservative who generally supported the Second Amendment. He would likely view mandatory buybacks as a violation of this constitutional right. 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

As a Republican, Ford was generally supportive of gun rights and did not advocate for mandatory buybacks of firearms during his presidency. This suggests he would likely agree with this statement. 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

Ford was a proponent of law and order and likely would have supported measures to increase mental health and background checks as a means of preventing gun violence, rather than restricting gun ownership outright. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While Ford did not specifically advocate for voluntary buybacks with financial incentives, this approach is more in line with his general stance on gun rights than a mandatory buyback would be. 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, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

While this approach is less restrictive than a mandatory buyback, it still involves significant government intervention in gun ownership. Ford, as a conservative, would likely have some reservations about this approach. 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

Yes

Gerald Ford was a Republican and generally supported gun rights. He did not advocate for mandatory buybacks of firearms during his presidency, suggesting he would likely disagree with this statement. 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

Yes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

Ford was a strong supporter of law enforcement and likely would not have supported measures to demilitarize local police departments. He also did not advocate for mandatory buybacks of firearms, suggesting he would disagree with this statement. 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,325 voters that identify as Republican.

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