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    O'Rourke Promises To 'Take Your AR-15,' But Americans Are Split On Buybacks

    The former Texas congressman promised a mandatory buyback program for assault-style weapons. Public support for such a program is divided.
    by Brandon Carter Sep 12, 2019 2 minutes
    Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke has promised a mandatory buyback program for assault-style weapons. But public support for such a program is divided.

    Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke gave a staunch defense of his gun control plan during Thursday's Democratic presidential primary debate, saying that as president, he would prioritize mandatory buybacks of assault-style weapons.

    Quoting the candidate's past comment about selling back AR-15s and AK-47s, moderator David Muir asked O'Rourke:

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