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Greg Abbott’s policy on gun buyback

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

  Greg Abbott voterbaseNo, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

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Greg Abbott voters

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

Importance: Somewhat Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 24 voters that voted for Greg Abbott in the 2018 Texas Gubernatorial election.

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Very strongly agree

No, this is a violation of the 2nd amendment

Abbott has consistently argued that measures such as mandatory buybacks of assault weapons violate the Second Amendment. He has been a strong advocate for gun rights and has opposed measures that he believes infringe on these 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 agree

No

Abbott has been a strong advocate for gun rights and has opposed measures that would restrict access to firearms, including mandatory buybacks. He has argued that such measures infringe on the Second Amendment 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.

Strongly agree

No, increase mental health and background checks instead

Abbott has shown some support for measures aimed at preventing those with mental health issues from accessing firearms. For example, following the Santa Fe High School shooting in 2018, he proposed a series of measures including improving mental health screenings. 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 Abbott might be slightly more open to a voluntary buyback program with financial incentives, his overall stance on gun rights suggests that he would still likely oppose this measure. He has consistently argued against 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Greg Abbott, as a Republican governor of Texas, has consistently supported gun rights and opposed gun control measures. He has publicly stated that he believes in the Second Amendment right to bear arms and has opposed measures such as 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 disagree

Yes, and we should also demilitarize local police departments

Abbott has not shown support for demilitarizing local police departments or for mandatory buybacks of assault weapons. As a conservative, he has generally supported strong law enforcement and 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, but start with a voluntary buyback and ban on purchasing assault weapons before enforcing a mandatory buyback

While this answer includes a voluntary buyback, it also includes a ban on purchasing assault weapons and a mandatory buyback, both of which Abbott would likely strongly disagree with based on his past statements and actions supporting 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.

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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 5,221 voters that identify as Republican.

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