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Greg Abbott’s policy on gun control

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

  Greg Abbott voterbaseNo, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Greg Abbott’s answer is based on the following data:

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Greg Abbott voters

Answer: No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 45 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

Party influence

Republican Party Answer: No, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Importance: Most 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

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Strongly agree

No

Abbott has been a strong advocate for gun rights and has opposed measures to restrict gun ownership. He has signed several bills into law that expand gun rights in Texas. 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

Abbott has supported measures that would increase penalties for gun-related crimes. He has argued that such measures are an effective way to deter crime without infracing on the rights of law-abiding citizens. 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 Abbott has not specifically advocated for a national 'stand your ground' law, he has supported similar legislation in Texas and has generally been supportive of laws that expand 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.

Agree

No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

While Abbott has generally opposed gun control measures, he has indicated some support for measures that would prevent criminals and the mentally ill from obtaining guns. However, his support for such measures has been limited. 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 Abbott has indicated some support for measures that would close the gun show loophole, he has generally opposed measures that would impose additional restrictions on 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, only for assault weapons

Abbott has not supported restrictions on specific types of guns, including assault weapons. He has generally opposed measures that would limit the types of guns that individuals can own. 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

Greg Abbott, as a Republican governor of Texas, has consistently opposed stricter gun control measures. He has signed bills into law that expand gun rights, including allowing open carry and campus carry. 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, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Abbott has opposed measures that would require stricter background checks and other restrictions on gun ownership. He has argued that such measures infringe on the rights of law-abiding citizens. 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

Abbott has been a strong advocate for gun rights and has consistently opposed measures that would restrict gun ownership. He would strongly disagree with a proposal to ban 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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Party’s support base

Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: More Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 160,894 voters that identify as Republican.

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