Asked by ABC 17 News

461 Votes

Should assault weapons be banned?

39%

Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39%

Yes. They're made to kill.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that so-called assault weapons should be banned in the aftermath of a shooting at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket that killed 10 people.

President Joe Biden said Tuesday that so-called assault weapons should be banned in the aftermath of a shooting at a Boulder, Colorado supermarket that killed 10 people. Show Less

3 Comments

Letitia DenHartog

They are not useful for hunting, which means ownership of an assault weapon is only for collecting and showing off or to be used as a weapon.

Max

The AR-15 platform is a very popular hunting rifle, and being ignorant of the facts does not make it an assault rifle. Education is required to understand this, you don't have that education.

Adam Schrader

We all have a right to protect ourselves but needing assault rifles is obsurd. Ban them!!!

Anita Grace Ward

There is no good reason for civilians to have assault weapons!

Nolan pusch

in the protection of the country, and for the government can't easily do whatever they want

61%

No. It's my right to own one.

Gun advocates say the Second Amendment gives them the right to own and carry guns, including assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.

Gun advocates say the Second Amendment gives them the right to own and carry guns, including assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Show Less

9 Comments

Gene Painter

How do you define an assault weapon? Guns that look scary? This call to ban assault weapons is just the first step towards a total gun confiscation. Fear the government that fears your gun!! The Democrats are just a few steps away from being full blown communists. Something is rotten folks!!

Adam Schrader

We can only hope and pray that our government does the right thing by banning these insane weapons. Nobody needs these.

Aaron Steinke

Banning any type of gun is not going to help stop or keep any guns away from criminals or persons wanting to cause harm; it will only keep them away from our law abiding citizens

Jake Williams

They are already banned. AR15s etc are NOT assault weapons. Educate yourselves before spewing forth inaccurate descriptions on the "news". And riddle me this.... If "gun control" and bans work, then why did the latest shooting occur in a place with strict gun control?

Max

It was a gun free zone, this can not possibly happen, more lies from the left.

Will Mason

Banning them will embolden vicious rioters in the future. Assault weapons will be essential during the coming civil unrest. Yes I mean for defense.

stacy Hospital

The guns are not killing people ! People are killing people and they always have and always will.I also believe that they get to much recognition for their murders . Like this guy he was a bully and a loaner .He probably wanted to be noticed!! The reasoning is unknown !!

Max

It is the sane thing to do.It our only protection from an insane government.

Edi Bodine

You can't blame the gun it's the unstable moron behind it. I feel that if an assault rifle wants to be purchased then those who want it must complete and obtain a mental health evaluation by licensed mental health specialist.

Max

But AR-15 rifles are not assault rifles. Citizen can own a fully automatic machine gun legally, but they must possess the required Federal Permit, which costs $200 per year. Knowledge is key.

Adam Schrader

Why does anyone NEED an assault rifle? To assault? To kill? No need at all for them. I'm all for a rifle and deer hunting. Having a handgun by your bed for defense. But an assault rifle is pointless.

Max

First, assault weapon is an incorrect term, they are Armalite Rifles. Assault weapons are guns that can be selected to full automatic, the firearms in question can not do that. It is lies, smoke and mirrors to call these firearms, assault weapons. Adolf Hitler did the same thing in 1939.

Max

When Germany enacted gun control, firearm deaths did decline but, Gas Chamber deaths increased to over 8 Million.

Do you expect violence involving federal agents to continue?

Asked by ABC 17 News

334 Votes

Do you expect violence involving federal agents to continue?

94%

Yes Yes

6%

No No

94%

Yes

8 Comments

Jane Porter

Yes it is inevitable, it will continue until ICE is stopped. Honestly I thought would happen sooner.

Max

Ice will not be stopped, they will just get better tools, and use them sooner.

Jeremy Salas

Its a bunch of Lil weiner having, trigger happy racists joining ice that couldn't make it in real law enforcement or military.

Max

That protect you and your children.

Fred

I am sure many are white supremacists and neo-nazis.

Will Mason

Unless the" protestors" (In reality they are insurectionists) stop being violent, the violence will continue. .

Max

600 of those protesters were Pelosi plants.

Fred

January 6, 2021 was insurrection ... citizens protesting government overreach and invasion of their neighborhoods by unknown masked men in battle fatigues & assault weapons is NOT!

Ruthann Black

As long as violent protesters are blocking federal agents from doing their jobs , it will continue.

Fred

It will continue as long as ICE and DHS continue to use excessive force!

Steve Baumann

There is an anti-American movement that's gained momentum over the past few years. And with the discovery of mass corruption, such as in Minneapolis, those profiting from those activities are going to fight back, hard.

Brenda Freeman

It is what trump wants

Max

The violence is from the Left. Trump, and Americans want Law and Order.

Fred

Masked secret police roaming the streets with no accountability would have never been accepted in America in the past. If they themselves weren't ashamed of there actions, they wouldn't be wearing masks. Our democracy is spiraling the drain!

James Sowash

Until politicians in both parties quit making inflammatory statements, it will continue.

6%

No

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Do you like the new CDC guidelines for childhood vaccines?

Asked by ABC 17 News

168 Votes

Do you like the new CDC guidelines for childhood vaccines?

30%

Yes Yes

70%

No No

30%

Yes

1 Comment

Max

Children are not the property of the State. Their safety belongs to their loving parents, not to a politician.

70%

No

1 Comment

Linda Swiney

This new guideline will only benefit the big insurance companies as they will no longer have to cover the cost of the vaccines.

ABC 17 News

Should assault weapons be banned?

39% Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61% No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39% Yes. They're made to kill.

61% No. It's my right to own one.

Do you expect violence involving federal agents to continue?

94% Yes Yes

6% No No

94% Yes

6% No

Do you like the new CDC guidelines for childhood vaccines?

30% Yes Yes

70% No No

30% Yes

70% No

39%

Yes. They're made to kill. Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one. No. It's my right to own one.

39%

Yes. They're made to kill.

61%

No. It's my right to own one.

94%

Yes Yes

6%

No No

94%

Yes

6%

No

30%

Yes Yes

70%

No No

30%

Yes

70%

No