I disagree. Play along and innocently tell them no and there will be no more questions on the issue.
However, if you get defiant, belligerent, and sarcastic, it will be duly noted that you have something to hide.
When the time comes, it’ll be the uncooperatives who get their homes searched.
Lie to them. Lie convincingly as if you agree with them. This is how Jewish sympathizers survived in Nazi occupied territory.
You can also say what I heard a woman say to get out of serving on a jury: “I don’t believe in guns.” And they let her walk, no further questions asked. You’re not saying yes or no, or anything at all, really.