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Ronald Reagan’s policy on gun buyback

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

  Ronald Reagan voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

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Ronald Reagan voters

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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 326 voters that voted for Ronald Reagan in the 1984 Presidential election.

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Reagan was a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and would likely strongly agree with the statement that a mandatory buyback of assault weapons is a violation of the 2nd 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.

Very strongly agree

No

Reagan was a strong advocate for the 2nd amendment and would likely strongly agree with the idea that the federal government should not institute a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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, increase mental health and background checks instead

Reagan was a proponent of law and order and would likely agree with the idea of increasing mental health and background checks as a means of preventing gun violence, rather than restricting gun ownership. 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, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While Reagan might have been more open to voluntary measures, he was generally against government intervention in gun ownership. He would likely disagree with the idea of financial incentives for voluntary buybacks. 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, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

While this answer includes a voluntary element, the eventual enforcement of a mandatory buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons would likely be seen by Reagan as an infringement on the 2nd amendment. He would likely disagree with this answer. 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

Ronald Reagan was a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and believed in the right of citizens to bear arms. He would likely strongly disagree with a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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 we should also demilitarize local police departments

Reagan was a strong supporter of law enforcement and would likely strongly disagree with the idea of demilitarizing local police departments. He would also disagree with a mandatory buyback of assault weapons. 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 5,337 voters that identify as Republican.

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