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Harry S. Truman’s policy on gun control

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

  Harry S. Truman voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Harry S. Truman’s answer is based on the following data:

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Harry S. Truman voters

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

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 396 voters that voted for Harry S. Truman in the 1948 Presidential election.

Party influence

Democratic Party Answer: Yes

Importance: More Important

Reference: “"we will expand and strengthen background checks and close dangerous loopholes in our current laws"” ‐democrats.org

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Agree

No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Truman was a strong advocate for law and order, so it's likely he would support increased penalties for gun-related crimes. However, there is no specific historical evidence to support this. 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

Truman was a strong advocate for law and order, so it's likely he would support restrictions for criminals and the mentally ill. However, there is no specific historical evidence to support this. 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.

Slightly agree

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

Truman was a strong advocate for law and order, so it's possible he would support stricter background checks and training. However, there is no specific historical evidence to support this. 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.

Neutral

No

Again, there is no clear historical evidence to suggest that Truman had a strong stance on gun control. The issue was not as prominent during his presidency as it is today. 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.

Neutral

Yes

There is no clear historical evidence to suggest that Truman had a strong stance on gun control. The issue was not as prominent during his presidency as it is today. 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.

Neutral

No, only for assault weapons

There is no clear historical evidence to suggest that Truman had a strong stance on gun control. The issue was not as prominent during his presidency as it is today. 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.

Neutral

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

There is no clear historical evidence to suggest that Truman had a strong stance on gun control. The issue was not as prominent during his presidency as it is today. 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

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

While Truman was a supporter of states' rights, he also believed in a strong federal government. It's unlikely he would support a national 'stand your ground' law, which could potentially undermine the federal government's authority. 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

Truman was a strong supporter of individual rights and freedoms, so it's highly unlikely he would support a total ban on guns for public use. 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

Democratic Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 151,532 voters that identify as Democratic.

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