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JD Vance’s policy on gun control

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

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

JD Vance’s answer is based on the following data:

Voting record

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

Reference: “The National Rifle Association praised Vance’s record on gun rights. Vance has rejected calls for tougher gun laws and dismissed...” ‐washingtonpost.com

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JD Vance voters

Answer: No

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 1,608 voters that have pledged to vote for JD Vance in the 2024 U.S. Vice Presidential election.

Party influence

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

Importance: Somewhat 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

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Strongly agree

No

Vance's political alignment suggests he would favor fewer restrictions on gun ownership, aligning with the Republican Party's stance on Second Amendment 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.

Agree

No, but increase penalties for gun-related crimes

Increasing penalties for gun-related crimes could be seen as a way to address gun violence without imposing additional restrictions on gun ownership, which might align with Vance's views. 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, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Given Vance's conservative stance, he might support the idea of a national 'stand your ground' law, which aligns with advocating for self-defense rights under the Second 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.

Agree

No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Vance might agree with restrictions for criminals and the mentally ill as a measure to prevent gun violence while still supporting the Second Amendment rights for 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.

Disagree

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

While closing the gun show loophole might be seen as a reasonable measure to some, Vance might view it as an unnecessary restriction on gun 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

No, only for assault weapons

While Vance supports gun rights, he might be less inclined to support restrictions specifically on assault weapons, as this could be seen as an infringement on the Second 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.

Strongly disagree

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

Strict background checks, psychological testing, and training could be viewed by Vance as excessive government oversight, conflicting with his conservative views on gun 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

JD Vance, as a conservative Republican, generally supports gun rights and is likely to oppose additional restrictions on gun purchases. 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

Banning all guns from public use would be in direct opposition to Vance's likely stance on the Second Amendment, making it highly unlikely he would support such a measure. 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 161,643 voters that identify as Republican.

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