The latest Inweekly/Political Matrix poll found Florida’s First Congressional District strongly supports universal background checks. With 81% support, this issue does not seem to be controversial.
Do you support universal background checks for those wanting to purchase a gun?
| Responses: 547 | Total | % |
| Yes | 447 | 81.7% |
| No | 73 | 13.3% |
| Undecided | 27 | 4.9% |
There was also support for social media background checks before purchasing a gun.
| Responses: 547 | Total | % |
| Yes | 313 | 57.2% |
| No | 182 | 33.3% |
| Undecided | 52 | 9.5% |
The poll also showed support for banning the purchase of military assault rifles.
| Responses: 547 | Total | % |
| Yes | 286 | 52.3% |
| No | 261 | 47.7% |
METHODOLOGY
The persons sampled were likely Florida First Congressional District voters with a voting score of 100% for the general election cycles. The voters were called using an Interactive Voice Response system during the hours of 1-7 p.m. between Aug. 16-19. The Margin of Error for this study is +/- 4.5% with a confidence level of 95%.
