president of the United States from 1981 to 1989 and actor.
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Ronald Reagan’s answer is based on the following data:
Answer: No
Reference: “I'm a member of the NRA. And my position on the right to bear arms is well known. But I support the Brady bill and I urge the C...” ‐ontheissues.org
50% Voter Support: 1 support and 1 oppose this candidate’s public statement on this issue.
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Answer: No, only for criminals and the mentally ill
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 539 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.
Republican Party Answer: No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law
Importance: More 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
Strongly agree
No, only for criminals and the mentally ill
Reagan supported the Brady Bill, which implemented background checks and a waiting period for handgun purchases, suggesting he would support restrictions for criminals and the mentally ill. 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
Reagan generally opposed gun control measures, but he did support some restrictions, such as the Brady Bill, after he left office. 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
Reagan was tough on crime and would likely support increased penalties for gun-related crimes. 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
While Reagan was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment, there's no specific evidence to suggest that he would support a national 'stand your ground' law. 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 disagree
Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training
While Reagan did support the Brady Bill, which implemented background checks and a waiting period, there's no evidence to suggest he would support psychological testing and training requirements for 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.
Disagree
No, only for assault weapons
Reagan was generally opposed to gun control measures, but he did support the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994 after he left office. 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 Reagan did support the Brady Bill, there's no specific evidence to suggest that he would support closing the gun show loophole. 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
Ronald Reagan was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and generally opposed to gun control measures. However, he did support the Brady Bill, which implemented background checks and a waiting period for handgun purchases, after he left office. 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
Reagan was a strong supporter of the Second Amendment and would likely strongly disagree with banning all guns from 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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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 161,066 voters that identify as Republican.
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