A gun buyback program is one where the government purchases guns from private citizens. The goal of these programs is to reduce the number of guns owned by private citizens. In most gun buyback programs the police are the agents buying the guns. In 2019 Presidential candidates Joe Biden, Beto O’Rourke, Kamala Harris and Julian Castro each proposed a mandatory gun buyback program where the federal government would purchase AK-47’s and AR-15’s from private citizens. In the past U.S. gun buyback programs have been implemented by state and city governments.
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@8VD7KQT4yrs4Y
No, and there is no such thing as an "assault weapon"
An "assault weapon" as a "civilian, semiautomatic version of a military weapon." Factsheet: Assault Weapons | Office of Justice Programshttps://ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/factsheet-assault-weapons
@Grognard28 9mos9MO
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Aren't all firearms assault weapons?
@8W6DY6XLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, and what exactly is an "assault weapon"
@8WMN3VC4yrs4Y
Right. It's so arbitrary to define an "assault weapon"
@98W7HR9Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, and the NFA should be repealed
@9TTM64TLibertarian1yr1Y
No, because the proposal is based on disinformation and manipulation, and such acts would violate civil liberties.
@9KRGFQWLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, regardless of any ammendments all guns are simply property, and individuals have the right to aquire property
@9HYPZLYLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, because criminals are not going to obey it anyway and it will just take guns out of law abiding citizens and strip them of the means to defend themselves.
@4lph4r1u5Libertarian 2yrs2Y
No. "Assault weapon" is a nebulous classification, and legislating based on vague definitions is problematic. Mandatory buybacks are just confiscation regardless
@9F2JBH4Libertarian2yrs2Y
No. Only law abiding citizens would sell guns back to the government. Do you really think a criminal is going to come forward to give up his guns?
@9DRFXT5Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, any laws past that go against the constitution are null and void. Shall not be infringed.
@9D9NVVB2yrs2Y
No. There is no such thing as an "Assault Weapon". If I smack your face with my open hand, I have committed assault. My hand was the weapon. Is my hand now an "assault weapon"?
@9D7QQH42yrs2Y
No - Assault weapons by military standards usually constitutes a Fully Automatic Assault Rifle or any other full automatic weapon which is illegal in the first place in all US states so a buyback makes no sense and a complete waste of taxpayer money. The false labeling of weapons such as "Weapons of War", "Assault Rifle", "Full-Auto" is really absurd and just to gain ignorant votes.
@8GBS65VLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, the second amendment was written to ensure the ability of the people to defend themselves against any and all threats, including the military of their own government in the event a tyrant turns the military against the people, and as such the people are granted the right to bear arms, not pistols, not small-bore rifles, not pitchforks, but arms, any arms, including the mythical and highly arguable definition of "assault" weapons.
@8DWJMSM5yrs5Y
@9BNVZ87Libertarian2yrs2Y
No, a semi-automatic rifle is not an "assault weapon," actual assault weapons are already banned in the US.
@9BN2G7PLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback. and we should also demilitarize local police departments
@967GFCC3yrs3Y
thr goverment should repeal the NFA the goverment should be scared of the people not the other way aorund
@95QSKH4Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, not only is the term "Assault weapons" vague and shows no understanding of firearms as well it is a constitutional right to keep and bear arms.
@94TJ6BL3yrs3Y
No, and all buybacks, mandatory or voluntary, should be banned
@94B2XDMLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, it’s unconstitutional and it will increase polarization.
@947VQTRLibertarian3yrs3Y
They should promote training and discipline regardless the weapon type.
@9439D6G3yrs3Y
No, instead have gun sellers do screenings on-site with licensed mental health professionals, as merely checking a diagnosis list can oft prevent the abused partner of a relarionship from buying one in self-defence.
@93XL57RLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, I don't trust the government with any weapons; let alone any of those retards to use a potato gun properly.
@93RKB39Libertarian3yrs3Y
No, And Eliminate all laws restricting gun ownership.
@93D5R2DLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, and any control of assault weapons is pointless with the ability to 3D print guns and gun parts. A buyback would also be abused through such means.
@938D95PLibertarian3yrs3Y
This literally a loaded question. The government can’t break the 2nd amendment so NO. They need gun reform and higher ages for buying everything 25+
@bgg19963yrs3Y
No, the buyback program acts like a free insurance policy protecting the gun against decreases in value. Gun buyers know they can sell their guns to the government and thus the incentive to buy guns has increased. This will lead to more guns being bought and thus run counter to the policy goal.
@93757LVLibertarian3yrs3Y
Yes but make it a voluntary buyback program for all guns. and as well demilitarize local police departments.
@92NLKFMLibertarian3yrs3Y
Have a voluntary buyback, require that guns be stored in a gunsafe if minors are in the home; require that owners of assault weapons carry liability insurance, and demonstrate proficiency in the use of the weapon upon initial licensure, and have continuing education on gun safety.
@92K2FCTLibertarian3yrs3Y
No, all mentally sound, law-abiding adult citizens should be allowed to (and should be encouraged to) possess military-grade weaponry (within reason). Additionally, all mentally sound, law-abiding, physically fit adult citizens should be encouraged to constitute a well-regulated, well-organized citizen's militia in order to defend against invasion and tyranny.
@8ZX7VR3Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, they can't buy back something they never owned in the first place
@8Z2H3NM4yrs4Y
No, assault weapon just refers to having a pistol grip and is magazine fed. That is nearly every gun in existence.
@8YF9G2CLibertarian4yrs4Y
I feel like there should be a background check on buyers of assault weapons, maybe at least looking at their criminal record. If the person has been to jail for any kind of assault, or charge of murder/manslaughter, they obviously can't be trusted with a gun.
@8Y34X8JLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, Mandate gun and mental health training, behavioural evaluations, and background checks.
@8XMMDYPLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, increase incentives for proper education and training instead
@8XKS5M64yrs4Y
No, increase mental health and background checks instead, and this is a violation of the second amendment
@8XD4H57Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, it's a violation of the 2nd amendment and the government cannot buy back something it never owned.
@8WZ44YG4yrs4Y
Assualt weapons aren't sold to individual citizens in the United States, so no, made up weapons shouldn't have to be bought back.
@8WYNLXQLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, and they should decriminalize them
@8WY8N57Libertarian4yrs4Y
No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment but if volunteers want to sell their weapons back to the government they have every right to.
@8WT8TSL4yrs4Y
no and the ATF should be abolished
@8WG99TGLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, and the government should define assault weapons as the same as assault rifles, but with a shorter or non-rifled barrel.
@8W9K99K4yrs4Y
The government shouldn't screw with people's stuff.
@8W7HL684yrs4Y
No. We have a right to bear arms.
@8VW53MDConstitution4yrs4Y
No, & if you want it come and take it
@8VFPHLVLibertarian4yrs4Y
No and the National Firearms Act should be repealed.
@8VB72MF4yrs4Y
No, end all government gun laws instead.
@8V5CTGBLibertarian4yrs4Y
All gun laws are an infringement.
@8TDHWGQLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, all types firearms and ammunition allowed for military use should be allowed for civilian use.
@8T45Z8NLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, have a voluntary buyback and increase mental health and background checks.
@8S854QCLibertarian4yrs4Y
No, that's not the government's job
@8RWR8KYLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, assault weapons are already heavily restricted as automatic weapons require elusive licenses to own.
@8RQ2SNKLibertarian5yrs5Y
I believe the government should issue an optional buyback. However, certain firearms should be banned to be in possession of citizens.
@6K5JPLNLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, the Constitution protects the right to own weapons in common use for lawful purposes
@8QYVM28Libertarian5yrs5Y
No, There are very very strict restrictions on full auto guns already, it is not even a concerning issue in the country as handguns are the most common for murders, violent crimes.
@8QXXK8Z5yrs5Y
No, any and all regulations on the ownership of firearms are in direct violation of the second amendment
@8QLFK8NLibertarian5yrs5Y
No this is Unconstitutional and immoral. They should be allowed to be sold.
@8Q96L39Libertarian5yrs5Y
Any and ALL laws and regulations , not consistent with the wording and intent of the 2A , are UNCONSTITUTIONAL . PERIOD !
@8Q2MJQ6Libertarian5yrs5Y
no, and we should also demilitarize local police departments
@8NZSFFBLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, government use of coercitive force is anti ethical and shouldn't be allowed in any given circumstance, especially not revoking the ability of individuals to defend themselves.
@8NXWF89Libertarian5yrs5Y
There should be an increase in mental health and background checks as well as an option for a VOLUNTARY buyback for those seeking to get rid of theirs. Maybe even a slight increase in regulation for purchase of rifles. however, most "assault weapons" are used for activities such as hog hunting and shooting competitions so there should not be a mandatory buyback.
@8NWWDTJ5yrs5Y
No, it may violate the 2nd amendment, and the government should not use tax payer money for this.
@8NT422F5yrs5Y
No, assault weapons is an undefinable term and the right of the people to keep and bear arms SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED
@8NPZ48YLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, an ar15 is NOT an assault weapon, its semi auto
@8MNLH4M5yrs5Y
the government has no right to take your private property. even if youre compensated for it.
@8M7B3LJLibertarian5yrs5Y
Yes and no; assault weapons are designed for warfare and should not be in the hands of civilians who do not need them, but a mandatory buyback is not a feasible way to remove them from civilian owners. Instead, we should institute a gradual recall of assault weapons starting with financial incentives to turn over assault weapons and ending with a legal ban on their ownership.
@8LBPYQ9Libertarian5yrs5Y
No, if these guns were legal at the time of purchase the owners have a right to own them.
@8KVX98QLibertarian5yrs5Y
Violation of the 2nd amendment. Increase background checks and mental health screenings. Convicted violent criminals may may not.
@8KM9BXQ5yrs5Y
No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment. However, prior to any purchase of an assault weapons proper (physical , psychological) testing and screening(s) should take place.
@8KDKLTFLibertarian5yrs5Y
Current laws on guns should be enforced, a mandatory jail term for felons in possession of firearms should be a mandatory jail term
@8JTW4K8Libertarian5yrs5Y
No because term assault weapons is to vague. It can include knives and baseball bats.
@8HG26V9Libertarian5yrs5Y
Have you seen the mandalorian? i like the first season.
@8HBYGDSLibertarian5yrs5Y
No! Our forefathers created the 2nd amendment so that American citizens can protect themselves against the GOVERNMENT and be able to fight for their constitutional rights! I refuse to give up my defense against the government and be left helpless against corruption. Furthermore, upon reaching age 18, citizens should be required to fulfill mandatory military training of at least 2 years so that they are properly taught to respect and use weapons.
@8GS35W5Libertarian5yrs5Y
All weapon control laws are unconstitutional
@8GFVXZ55yrs5Y
Reverse the NFA you cowards. Every gun law is an infringement on the 2nd amendment.
@8FKPSXP5yrs5Y
Gun laws are infringement
@8FCVGGRLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment, and if buy backs were enacted it should be voluntary with strong financial incentives instead
@8CY7XG95yrs5Y
No and if they try to take it they better bring their own gun too
@8CLYP2T5yrs5Y
Yes, but there should be background checks alongside.
@Rathomas710Republican7mos7MO
The second amendment is a given right for Americans, to be given access to firearms of any kind and having the right to defend their home and families
@9S6WQVFLibertarian1yr1Y
No.
@9P2LFJ5Libertarian1yr1Y
No. 2A is an important safeguard against tyranny. Scary-looking helps confound and intimidate would-be tyrants. When attacked by a gang of 20 thugs, a 30 round magazine would be nice. When a farm is attacked by 30-40 hogs, 30 rounds is necessary.
Vietnam-era vet who fired early M-16s, clearly marked "AR-15 by Colt" that were fed early Winchester ball propellant which failed to eject 1/4 to 1/3 spent casings, causing jams that had to be fixed by knocking the spent casings out with a cleaning rod. Sights were horrible, too. Too light & flimsy for good accuracy.
@9CBJ4PQ2yrs2Y
No, but ban future purchases
@9C8NDGPLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, such decisions should be decided at the county and municipal levels
@9BYKKDFLibertarian2yrs2Y
No, and demilitarize police departments
@9936LB33yrs3Y
No, any law restricting a persons access to firearms is a violation of the 2nd Amendment.
@98H3YXW3yrs3Y
No, the second Amendment shall not be infringed and restore rights to convicted felons that have completed all sentencing terms, including fines.
@GallibondLibertarian3yrs3Y
No. Enforce the background check laws that are already on the books. Fix the system so that these checks can be completed in the mandatory waiting period.
@96XN5ZZLibertarian3yrs3Y
I don´t think people should have assault weapons, but there is no real way to get rid of them. though there should be more to the process of getting any kind of gun.
@8YSMXC44yrs4Y
No, legalize all firearms
@8RVHZPF5yrs5Y
no! huh, i wonder what criminal would give up their assault weapon they either stole or purchased illegally?
@8NHJ8VFLibertarian5yrs5Y
No, it is a violation of the 2nd amendment, plus the word “assault” is a verb.
@8K5N9YMLibertarian5yrs5Y
All purchases of guns and rifles should require a background check, people put on a registry, felons and people on watch lists barred from purchasing, and owners held accountable for who accesses them and safety of storage.
@8DYHGYQ5yrs5Y
I know nothing about this subject
@8DM9FFYLibertarian5yrs5Y
People should not be allowed to buy assault weapons.
@8DG7GD4Libertarian5yrs5Y
Increase mental health and background checks; do not allow immediate possession of weapon. Assault weapons should each be examined for a "need" to obtain and possess. I think all this does is get legal owners into the question, without penalizing illegal possession and use as much.
@8TDC6FY4yrs4Y
Assault weapon yes, but, government should only allowed to have certain kinds of weapons for self defense. It is just ridiculous that civilians can carry assault weapons and their own children in a car. Is ridiculous teaching them how to use an assault weapon when the child can't even carry the weapon because is ment for an adult and they are ment to kill other civilians. The only thing is that they are desensitizing children in using those weapons. When children are not tought to control their anger, use the weapon as an extension of their anger, a friend that understands his frustrat… Read more
@93YKQZL3yrs3Y
It sounds like a good idea, but it has too many flaws to work, so no, until we have tried everything in our power to stop mass shootings.
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