2007 Assault Weapon Ban Bill
Before today did you know that "Assault Weapon" as defined in the new bill and previous ban refers to firearms that are not fully automatic?
| 86% (112) | Yes, I understood that the "Assault Weapon" term actually referred to non-fully automatic firearms. | |
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| 13% (18) | No, I thought the ban was about automatic weapons. |
130 voters have answered this question.
Did you know that over 50% of hunters currently own rifles that would be considered illegal under HR 1022?
| 23% (31) | No | |
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| 76% (99) | Yes |
130 voters have answered this question.
Do you know if your congressional representative supports or is against an "Assault Weapons" ban?
| 18% (24) | My congressional representative supports a ban | |
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| 29% (39) | My congressional representative is against a ban | |
| 51% (68) | I don't know |
131 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider a detachable magazine on a firearm reason to ban it?
| 6% (8) | Yes | |
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| 93% (124) | No |
132 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider a threaded barrel on a firearm a reason to ban it?
| 9% (12) | Yes | |
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| 90% (119) | No |
131 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider a forward grip (ahead of trigger) on a rifle a reason to ban it?
| 6% (9) | Yes | |
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| 93% (123) | No |
132 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider a pistol grip on a rifle or shotgun a reason to ban it?
| 5% (7) | Yes | |
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| 94% (122) | No |
129 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider a folding or collapsing stock on a rifle or shotgun a reason to ban it?
| 6% (8) | Yes | |
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| 93% (124) | No |
132 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider a 37mm flare launcher attached to a rifle or shotgun a reason to ban it?
| 16% (21) | Yes | |
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| 83% (110) | No |
131 voters have answered this question.
Do you think a detachable magazine in combination with ONE of the other features mentioned above is reason to ban such a weapon?
| 9% (12) | Yes | |
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| 90% (119) | No |
131 voters have answered this question.
Do you consider yourself in favor of stricter gun control in the United States?
| 11% (15) | Yes | |
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| 88% (117) | No |
132 voters have answered this question.
Do you own a firearm? If so, how many?
| 19% (25) | Yes, 1-2 | |
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| 28% (36) | Yes, 3-5 | |
| 11% (14) | Yes, 6-10 | |
| 12% (16) | Yes, 11-20 | |
| 5% (7) | Yes, 21+ | |
| 22% (28) | No |
126 voters have answered this question.
What is your opinion on hunting?
| 36% (48) | I hunt | |
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| 46% (61) | I don't hunt but think it is an acceptable practice | |
| 12% (16) | I don't hunt and am neither for or against hunting | |
| 3% (5) | I don't hunt and think it should be banned |
130 voters have answered this question.
Do you shoot competitively?
| 25% (32) | Yes | |
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| 75% (96) | No |
128 voters have answered this question.
Do you think the previous Assault Weapons ban had any effect on crime?
| 7% (10) | Yes | |
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| 85% (113) | No | |
| 6% (9) | Don't Know |
132 voters have answered this question.
Do you think the proposed Assault Weapon ban would have an effect in reducing crime or just the opposite?
| 6% (9) | It would reduce crime | |
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| 37% (49) | It would have no effect | |
| 56% (74) | It would cause crime to increase |
132 voters have answered this question.
Where is violent crime more prevalent?
| 81% (108) | In countries, states, and cities with strict gun control laws | |
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| 7% (10) | In countries, states, and cities where citizens have a right to bear arms | |
| 11% (15) | I don't know |
133 voters have answered this question.
Do you think civilian ownership of all guns should be banned?
| 1% (2) | Yes | |
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| 98% (130) | No |
132 voters have answered this question.
Do you believe the 2nd Amendement guarantees a individual right to bear arms?
| 90% (121) | Yes, It guarantees an individual right | |
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| 9% (12) | No, It only guarantees the right for a militia | |
| 0% (0) | I don't know |
133 voters have answered this question.
Will you contact your congressional representative concerning your position on the proposed assault weapon ban?
| 78% (104) | Yes, I oppose the ban and will let my rep know | |
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| 4% (6) | Yes, I am for the ban and will let my rep know | |
| 16% (22) | No, I won't contact my representative |
132 voters have answered this question.
