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Tom Reed’s policy on gun buyback

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

  ChatGPTNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Tom Reed’s answer is based on the following data:

Updated 7hrs ago

Tom Reed voters

Answer: No

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 21 voters that voted for Tom Reed in the 2020 New York District 23 US House of Representatives election.

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Reed is a strong supporter of the 2nd amendment and has consistently opposed measures that he sees as infringing on this right, including mandatory buybacks 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 agree

No

Reed has consistently opposed gun control measures, including mandatory buybacks of assault weapons. He believes in the right to bear arms as outlined in 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.

Strongly agree

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Reed has expressed support for improving mental health services and background checks as a way to prevent 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.

Strongly disagree

No, it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead

While this answer is less extreme than a mandatory buyback, it still involves government intervention in gun ownership, which Reed has historically opposed. 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

Tom Reed is a Republican and has consistently opposed gun control measures, including mandatory buybacks of assault weapons. He has a high rating from the National Rifle Association, indicating strong support for 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, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

Reed has not expressed support for demilitarizing local police departments or for mandatory buybacks of assault weapons, making it unlikely that he would agree 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, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

This answer involves both a voluntary buyback and a ban on purchasing assault weapons, both of which Reed has historically opposed. 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: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,325 voters that identify as Republican.

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