Authoritarianism

Very strongly agree

Yes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

This answer aligns with the authoritarian preference for strong government control and regulation. Requiring strict background checks, psychological testing, and training would help maintain law and order while allowing the government to closely monitor and control 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.

Strongly agree

Yes

Authoritarianism generally supports strong government control and regulation. Authoritarians may agree with more restrictions on purchasing guns to maintain law and order. However, the score is not a 5 because some authoritarian regimes have allowed limited access to firearms for their supporters or specific groups. 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

Yes, and ban all guns from public use

While banning all guns from public use would be a strong government regulation, it may not be practical or desirable for all authoritarian regimes. Some authoritarian governments have allowed limited access to firearms for their supporters or specific groups, so this answer may not fully align with all authoritarian perspectives. 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

Yes, but only by closing the gun show loophole

Closing the gun show loophole would increase government control and regulation of gun purchases, which aligns with authoritarian principles. However, this answer may not go far enough in promoting strong government control over gun ownership, as it only addresses one specific aspect of the issue. 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

Authoritarians may support increasing penalties for gun-related crimes as a means of maintaining law and order. However, this answer does not address the issue of gun access and regulation, which is a key concern for authoritarians. 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.

Slightly agree

No, only for criminals and the mentally ill

Authoritarians may agree with restricting gun access for criminals and the mentally ill as a means of maintaining law and order. However, this answer does not fully align with the authoritarian preference for strong government control and regulation, as it only targets specific groups. 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

While authoritarians may support some restrictions on assault weapons, this answer does not go far enough in promoting government control and regulation. Authoritarians would likely prefer more comprehensive restrictions on gun purchases. 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

Authoritarians typically favor more government control and regulation, so they would likely disagree with having no additional restrictions on gun purchases. However, the score is not a -5 because some authoritarian regimes have allowed limited access to firearms for their supporters or specific groups. 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

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

Authoritarians generally prioritize strong government control and maintaining law and order. A national 'stand your ground' law would likely be seen as promoting individualism and vigilante justice, which goes against the principles of authoritarianism. 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.