U.S. Gun Policy Polarization Research Study
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U.S.-American participants were instructed to select one of eight article excerpts, write a message, and choose their audience by using prespecified hashtags. Optionally, they could choose to send the post via this account (automated).
Gun deaths require a multi dimensional or faceted approach https://schmetter.link/fox4 #Students #Survivors #Teachers #PublicSafety #MassShooting
Extended excerpt from the Fox News article 'Tennessee city uses science-based playbook in battle to fight surging gun violence'
dgerdesmann.de
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gun deaths require a multi dimensional or faceted approach https://schmetter.link/fox4 #Students #Survivors #Teachers #PublicSafety #MassShooting
The article highlights data on gun ownership and gun-related crime, raising important questions about how policy interact. worth reading https://schmetter.link/fox2 #Conservative #Democrats #Republicans #GunOwnersOfAmerica #DefensiveGunUse
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The article highlights data on gun ownership and gun-related crime, raising important questions about how policy interact. worth reading https://schmetter.link/fox2 #Conservative #Democrats #Republicans #GunOwnersOfAmerica #DefensiveGunUse
I think guns seizures should spike nationally as no one should own an AR which can easily be used in a mass shooting. https://schmetter.link/fox3 #Democrats #Republicans #GunLaws #MassShooting
Extended excerpt from the Fox News article 'Gun seizures spike nationally, as states pass laws aimed at curbing mass shootings'
dgerdesmann.de
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM
I think guns seizures should spike nationally as no one should own an AR which can easily be used in a mass shooting. https://schmetter.link/fox3 #Democrats #Republicans #GunLaws #MassShooting
Wow the evidence can’t lie. Court ordered gun seizures really have help decrease violence and mass shootings and even reduced gun suicides. https://schmetter.link/fox3 #Independents #GunOwners #GunLaws #RedFlagLaws
Extended excerpt from the Fox News article 'Gun seizures spike nationally, as states pass laws aimed at curbing mass shootings'
dgerdesmann.de
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Wow the evidence can’t lie. Court ordered gun seizures really have help decrease violence and mass shootings and even reduced gun suicides. https://schmetter.link/fox3 #Independents #GunOwners #GunLaws #RedFlagLaws
The causal link between stricter gun laws and less deaths (along with lax gun laws and more deaths) appears to speak for itself. https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #Independents #GunControl #GunLaws #AssaultWeaponsBan #RedFlagLaws
Excerpt from the NBC News report 'Examining effectiveness of gun laws in blue, red states'
dgerdesmann.de
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The causal link between stricter gun laws and less deaths (along with lax gun laws and more deaths) appears to speak for itself. https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #Independents #GunControl #GunLaws #AssaultWeaponsBan #RedFlagLaws
There’s 400 million guns in America. How would you anti 2A folks like to go about taking them? https://schmetter.link/fox2 #Democrats #Liberal #Everytown #MomsDemand #GunRights
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
There’s 400 million guns in America. How would you anti 2A folks like to go about taking them? https://schmetter.link/fox2 #Democrats #Liberal #Everytown #MomsDemand #GunRights
We need to make sure we are choosing the measures that reduce gun deaths the most https://schmetter.link/fox4 #Firearms #BackgroundChecks #ChildAccessPrevention #MinimumAge #RedFlagLaws
Extended excerpt from the Fox News article 'Tennessee city uses science-based playbook in battle to fight surging gun violence'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
We need to make sure we are choosing the measures that reduce gun deaths the most https://schmetter.link/fox4 #Firearms #BackgroundChecks #ChildAccessPrevention #MinimumAge #RedFlagLaws
I believe a total gun ban is the way to go. I think that with such measures, we will have more empirical evidence to support my stance. https://schmetter.link/nbc1 #Conservative #GunOwners #GunOwnersOfAmerica #AssaultWeaponsBan #MassShooting
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article '10 years after Sandy Hook shooting, gun safety movement highlights major wins'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
I believe a total gun ban is the way to go. I think that with such measures, we will have more empirical evidence to support my stance. https://schmetter.link/nbc1 #Conservative #GunOwners #GunOwnersOfAmerica #AssaultWeaponsBan #MassShooting
Just look at the facts, less gun laws = more deaths. And why? Why can these people not be trusted with their beloved guns? https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #Liberal #Survivors #GunControl #GunLaws #AssaultWeaponsBan
Excerpt from the NBC News report 'Examining effectiveness of gun laws in blue, red states'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Just look at the facts, less gun laws = more deaths. And why? Why can these people not be trusted with their beloved guns? https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #Liberal #Survivors #GunControl #GunLaws #AssaultWeaponsBan
Using public data, you can clearly see a correlation between loose gun laws and gun violence. https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #Firearms #GunControl #PublicSafety #MassShooting #SuicidePrevention
Excerpt from the NBC News report 'Examining effectiveness of gun laws in blue, red states'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Using public data, you can clearly see a correlation between loose gun laws and gun violence. https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #Firearms #GunControl #PublicSafety #MassShooting #SuicidePrevention
This article dispels the myth that people shouldn't carry guns. If that person had not acted, more lives could have been lost. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Republicans #GunOwners #GunOwnersOfAmerica #Firearms #PublicSafety
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article 'Three people are dead after a man openend fire in an Indianapolis mall'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
This article dispels the myth that people shouldn't carry guns. If that person had not acted, more lives could have been lost. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Republicans #GunOwners #GunOwnersOfAmerica #Firearms #PublicSafety
We need to really evaluate how these numbers go hand in hand. How gun deaths are higher in states with less strict gun laws https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #GunControl #PublicSafety #AssaultWeaponsBan #BackgroundChecks
Excerpt from the NBC News report 'Examining effectiveness of gun laws in blue, red states'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
We need to really evaluate how these numbers go hand in hand. How gun deaths are higher in states with less strict gun laws https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #GunControl #PublicSafety #AssaultWeaponsBan #BackgroundChecks
The facts don't lie. States with stricter gun laws have fewer gun deaths than those with less strict laws. #GunReformNow #DemandAction https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #GunControl #GunLaws #PublicSafety
Excerpt from the NBC News report 'Examining effectiveness of gun laws in blue, red states'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The facts don't lie. States with stricter gun laws have fewer gun deaths than those with less strict laws. #GunReformNow #DemandAction https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #GunControl #GunLaws #PublicSafety
Perfect example of why the second amendment is so important. In order to prevent mass shootings, we cannot attack the 2nd amendment. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Independents #Libertarian #GunOwners #SecondAmendment #MassShooting
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article 'Three people are dead after a man openend fire in an Indianapolis mall'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Perfect example of why the second amendment is so important. In order to prevent mass shootings, we cannot attack the 2nd amendment. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Independents #Libertarian #GunOwners #SecondAmendment #MassShooting
The persistence of the gun safety movement has helped to lower the rates of firearm homicides. Stricter gun control laws save lives. https://schmetter.link/nbc1 #Independents #Parents #GunControl #BackgroundChecks #CommunityViolence
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article '10 years after Sandy Hook shooting, gun safety movement highlights major wins'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
The persistence of the gun safety movement has helped to lower the rates of firearm homicides. Stricter gun control laws save lives. https://schmetter.link/nbc1 #Independents #Parents #GunControl #BackgroundChecks #CommunityViolence
Mental health assessments need to be required before a weapon can be purchased. Too many people are taking their frustrations on others. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Congress #Everytown #AssaultWeaponsBan #BackgroundChecks #StandYourGround
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article 'Three people are dead after a man openend fire in an Indianapolis mall'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Mental health assessments need to be required before a weapon can be purchased. Too many people are taking their frustrations on others. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #Congress #Everytown #AssaultWeaponsBan #BackgroundChecks #StandYourGround
Good Question. IDK, lets see what they have to say, shall we? https://schmetter.link/nbc3 #Firearms #GunControl #GunLaws #GunRights #SecondAmendment
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article 'What makes the AR-15 so beloved and so reviled'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Good Question. IDK, lets see what they have to say, shall we? https://schmetter.link/nbc3 #Firearms #GunControl #GunLaws #GunRights #SecondAmendment
the number increases very fast https://schmetter.link/fox2 #Democrats #Students #GunOwnersOfAmerica #GunLaws #MinimumAge
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
the number increases very fast https://schmetter.link/fox2 #Democrats #Students #GunOwnersOfAmerica #GunLaws #MinimumAge
this is shocking! https://schmetter.link/nbc2 #Democrats #Liberal #MarchForOurLives #AssaultWeaponsBan #CommunityViolence
Excerpt from the NBC News report 'Examining effectiveness of gun laws in blue, red states'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Murders by guns do not increase based on the increase in gun ownership. Protect your rights. https://schmetter.link/fox2 #FaithCommunity #MomsDemand #GunRights #SecondAmendment #StandYourGround
Excerpt from the Fox News article 'States with higher rates of gun ownership do not correlate with more gun murders, data show'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Murders by guns do not increase based on the increase in gun ownership. Protect your rights. https://schmetter.link/fox2 #FaithCommunity #MomsDemand #GunRights #SecondAmendment #StandYourGround
Some states have the right idea! Stopping mass shootings should always be the focus! https://schmetter.link/fox3 #Firearms #GunControl #AssaultWeaponsBan #ChildAccessPrevention
Extended excerpt from the Fox News article 'Gun seizures spike nationally, as states pass laws aimed at curbing mass shootings'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Some states have the right idea! Stopping mass shootings should always be the focus! https://schmetter.link/fox3 #Firearms #GunControl #AssaultWeaponsBan #ChildAccessPrevention
Gun ownership is okay if we can properly give guns to the right people. There should be deep background checks when buying a gun. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #GunOwners #Firearms #BackgroundChecks
Extended excerpt from the NBC News article 'Three people are dead after a man openend fire in an Indianapolis mall'
dgerdesmann.de
January 24, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Gun ownership is okay if we can properly give guns to the right people. There should be deep background checks when buying a gun. https://schmetter.link/nbc4 #GunOwners #Firearms #BackgroundChecks