I received THIS poll from an email this morning.....
Gun Control
1. Do you believe that tighter restrictions on handgun ownership would increase or enhance public safety?
Yes
No
2. Do you believe that tighter restrictions on ownership of so-called “assault weapons” would increase or enhance public safety?
Yes
No
3. Do you support civilian concealed carry laws?
Yes
No
4. Do you think concealed carry should be allowed in more places?
Yes
No
5. Where should guns be prohibited? (check all that apply)
Places of worship (churches, etc.)
Private property where the owner says no
Schools
Hospitals
Government offices
Private offices
Public events
Movie theaters
Nowhere
6. Should bulk sales of ammunition on the Internet be permitted?
Yes
No
7. Should large purchases of ammunition be tracked by law enforcement?
Yes
No
Mass Shooting Attacks
8. Has your agency held active shooter response exercises?
Yes
No
9. Do you feel your agency is prepared to respond to an active shooter incident?
Yes
No
10. Have you personally paid for gear (ammunition, weapons, armor) intended for use in active shooter incidents?
Yes
No
11. What measures do you think would prevent mass shooting attacks in public places? (check all that apply)
More concealed carry
Metal detectors
Armed guards
Stricter gun control
Tracking firearms and ammunition purchases
None of the above
Other (please specify)
The Election
12. Who are you supporting for president?
Barack Obama
Mitt Romney
Other (please specify)
Romney
13. If you are voting for Romney, why? (choose one answer)
I am a Republican.
I like him personally.
I like his platform.
I think he is a strong leader.
I oppose Obama’s policies.
I don’t like Barack Obama.
The Election (cont.)
14. What is the most important issue in this election? (rank in order of importance, with 1 being most important)
The economy
Healthcare
Terrorism and the war
Energy policy
Policies of the Department of Justice
Balance of the Supreme Court
Potential restriction of firearms and ammunition sales
Budgets and Pensions
15. Is the government your agency serves in financial trouble (city, county, state)?
Yes
No
16. Are you worried about the stability of your retirement benefits?
Yes
No
17. Have you considered leaving your agency because you’re concerned about its financial future?
Yes
No
18. Are you a member of a police union?
Yes
No
19. Have budget cuts adversely affected your ability to do your job?
Yes
No