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Lyndon B. Johnson’s policy on gun control

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

  Lyndon B. Johnson voterbaseYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Lyndon B. Johnson’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 7hrs ago

Lyndon B. Johnson voters

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

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 413 voters that voted for Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1964 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

ChatGPT

Strongly agree

No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Johnson would likely agree with this, as the Gun Control Act of 1968 prohibited certain groups, including convicted criminals and the mentally ill, from owning guns. 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

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

Johnson would likely agree with this, as the Gun Control Act of 1968 required licensed dealers to keep records of gun sales and introduced other measures that could be seen as precursors to background checks and other restrictions. 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

Yes

Johnson signed the Gun Control Act of 1968, which imposed stricter licensing and regulation on the firearms industry. This suggests he would likely support more restrictions on gun purchases, but not necessarily to an extreme degree. 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

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

Johnson might agree with this, as it aligns with his general support for gun control. However, the 'gun show loophole' specifically was not a major issue during his presidency, so it's not clear how strongly he would feel about it. 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

Johnson might agree with this to some extent, as he did support measures to reduce gun violence, but it's not clear if he would prioritize increased penalties over other forms of gun control. 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 assault weapons

Johnson might agree with this to some extent, as the Gun Control Act of 1968 did include some restrictions on certain types of firearms. However, the focus on assault weapons specifically may not align perfectly with his historical stance. 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

Given Johnson's support for the Gun Control Act of 1968, he would likely disagree with the idea of no further 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.

Strongly disagree

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

Johnson's support for gun control legislation suggests he would likely disagree with the idea of a national 'stand your ground' law, which typically allows individuals to use force in self-defense without a duty to retreat. 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

While Johnson supported gun control, there's no evidence to suggest he would support a total ban on public gun use, which would be a much more extreme position. 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 155,809 voters that identify as Democratic.

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