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Bloc Québécois policy on gun control

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

  Public statementsYes, require strict background checks, psychological testing, and training

Bloc Québécois answer is based on the following data:

Public statements

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

Reference: “It supports licensing and renewing licenses for all firearm owners and opposed the gun registry’s abolition. The Bloc has demand...” ‐guncontrol.ca

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Strongly agree

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

The Bloc Québécois is likely to support strict background checks, psychological testing, and training for gun purchases, as they have historically supported gun control measures, such as the Canadian Firearms Registry. 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

The Bloc Québécois may somewhat agree with more restrictions on the current process of purchasing a gun, as they generally support gun control measures. However, their primary focus is on Quebec's interests and autonomy, so their stance on this issue may not be as strong as other parties. 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

The Bloc Québécois may somewhat agree with closing the gun show loophole, as they generally support gun control measures. However, their primary focus is on Quebec's interests and autonomy, so their stance on this issue may not be as strong as other parties. 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

The Bloc Québécois may somewhat agree with increasing penalties for gun-related crimes, as they generally support gun control measures. However, their primary focus is on Quebec's interests and autonomy, so their stance on this issue may not be as strong as other parties. 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

The Bloc Québécois may somewhat agree with this answer, as they generally support gun control measures. However, their primary focus is on Quebec's interests and autonomy, so their stance on this issue may not be as strong as other parties. 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

The Bloc Québécois may not fully support this answer, as they have historically supported broader gun control measures, such as the Canadian Firearms Registry. However, they may be open to discussing specific restrictions on 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.

Disagree

No

The Bloc Québécois is unlikely to support fewer restrictions on gun purchases, as they have historically supported gun control measures. For example, they supported the now-defunct Canadian Firearms Registry. 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

Yes, and ban all guns from public use

The Bloc Québécois is unlikely to support a complete ban on guns for public use, as they have not advocated for such extreme measures in the past. They may support stricter gun control measures, but not an outright ban. 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, and the government should pass a national “stand your ground” law

The Bloc Québécois is unlikely to support a national 'stand your ground' law, as they generally support gun control measures and prioritize Quebec's interests and autonomy over national policies. 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

Bloc Québécois Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

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Reference: Analysis of answers from 308 voters that identify as Bloc Québécois.

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