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Ron Paul’s policy on gun control

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

  Ron Paul voterbaseNo, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

Ron Paul’s answer is based on the following data:

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Ron Paul voters

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

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 386 voters that voted for Ron Paul in the 2012 Presidential election.

Party influence

Libertarian Party Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: “We affirm the individual right recognized by the Second Amendment to keep and bear arms, and oppose the prosecution of individua...” ‐lp.org

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Very strongly agree

No

Paul has consistently voted against gun control measures and has argued that the Second Amendment is a crucial check on government tyranny. He believes that the current process of purchasing a gun should not be restricted. 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, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

While Paul has not specifically advocated for a national 'stand your ground' law, he has consistently supported the right to self-defense and the right to bear arms, which aligns with the principles of 'stand your ground' laws. 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 Paul is generally against restrictions on gun ownership, he has acknowledged that there are certain individuals, such as criminals and the mentally ill, who should not have access to firearms. 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

While Paul is generally against restrictions on gun ownership, he has supported measures that would increase penalties for gun-related crimes. He believes that punishing criminals, rather than restricting law-abiding citizens, is the best way to reduce gun violence. 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, only for assault weapons

Paul has opposed bans on specific types of guns, including assault weapons. He believes that such bans infringe upon 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 disagree

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

Paul has opposed measures that would close the so-called 'gun show loophole.' He believes that these measures are unnecessary restrictions 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.

Very strongly disagree

Yes

Ron Paul is a strong advocate for the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed any form of gun control. He believes that the right to bear arms is a fundamental right and any restrictions on it would infringe upon individual liberties. 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

Paul is a strong advocate for the Second Amendment and has consistently opposed any form of gun control. He would strongly disagree with a ban on all guns for public use as it would infrive upon individual liberties. 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, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Paul has consistently opposed measures that would increase restrictions on gun ownership, including strict background checks, psychological testing, and training. He believes that these measures infringe upon 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.

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Party’s support base

Libertarian Party Voters’ Answer: No

Importance: Most Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 68,567 voters that identify as Libertarian.

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