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In general, do you feel that the laws covering the sale of firearms should be made more strict, less strict or kept as they are now? % More strict % Less strict % Kept as now 1990 Sep 78 2 17 1991 Mar 68 5 25 1993 Mar 70 4 24 1993 Dec 67 7 25 1995 Apr 62 12 24 1999 Feb 60 9 29 1999 Apr 66 7 25 1999 May 65 5 28 1999 Jun 62 6 31 1999 Aug 66 6 27 1999 Dec 60 10 29 2000 Apr 61 7 30 2000 May 62 5 31 2001 Oct 53 8 38 2002 Oct 51 11 36 2003 Oct 55 9 36 2004 Jan 60 6 34 2004 Oct 54 11 34 2005 Oct 57 7 35 2006 Oct 56 9 33 2007 Oct 51 8 39 2008 Oct 49 8 41 2009 Oct 44 12 43 2010 Oct 44 12 42 2011 Oct 43 11 44 2012 Dec 58 6 34 2013 Sep 49 13 37 2013 Oct 49 13 37 2014 Oct 47 14 38 2015 Oct 55 11 33 2016 Oct 55 10 34 2017 Oct 60 5 33 2018 Mar 67 4 28 2018 Oct 61 8 30 2019 Aug 63 7 29 2019 Oct 64 7 28 2020 Oct 57 9 34 2021 Oct 52 11 35 2022 Jun 66 8 25 2022 Oct 57 10 32 2023 Oct 56 12 31 2024 Oct 56 10 33 2025 Oct 60 12 27
Do you have a gun in your home? % Yes 1959 Jul 49 1965 Jan 48 1968 Jun 50 1972 May 43 1975 Oct 44 1978 Jan 45 1983 May 40 1985 Apr 44 1989 Feb 47 1990 Sep 47 1991 Mar 48 1991 May 46 1993 Mar 48 1993 Oct 51 1993 Dec 49 1996 Jul 38 1996 Nov 44 1997 Aug 42 1999 Feb 36 1999 Apr 34 2000 Apr 42 2000 Aug 39 2001 Oct 40 2002 Oct 41 2003 Oct 43 2004 Oct 38 2005 Oct 40 2006 Oct 43 2007 Oct 42 2008 Oct 42 2009 Oct 40 2010 Oct 39 2011 Oct 45 2012 Dec 43 2013 Oct 37 2014 Oct 42 2015 Oct 41 2016 Oct 39 2017 Oct 42 2018 Oct 43 2019 Oct 37 2020 Oct 42 2021 Oct 42 2022 Oct 45 2023 Oct 42 2024 Oct 48 2025 Oct 42
Guns > Firearm Sales Strict Table More strict Less strict Kept as now No opinion % % % % 2025 Oct 1-16 60 12 27 1 2024 Oct 1-12 56 10 33 1 2023 Oct 2-23 56 12 31 * 2022 Oct 3-20 57 10 32 1 2022 Jun 1-20 66 8 25 * 2021 Oct 1-19 52 11 35 1 2020 Sep 30-Oct 15 57 9 34 * 2019 Oct 1-13 64 7 28 1 2019 Aug 15-30 63 7 29 1 2018 Oct 1-10 61 8 30 2 2018 Mar 1-8 67 4 28 1 2017 Oct 5-11 60 5 33 1 2016 Oct 5-9 55 10 34 1 2015 Oct 7-11 55 11 33 * 2014 Oct 12-15 47 14 38 1 2013 Oct 3-6 49 13 37 1 2013 Sep 17-18 49 13 37 2 2012 Dec 19-22 58 6 34 2 2011 Oct 6-9 43 11 44 2 2010 Oct 7-10 44 12 42 2 2009 Oct 1-4 44 12 43 1 2008 Oct 3-5 49 8 41 2 2007 Oct 4-7 51 8 39 2 2006 Oct 9-12 56 9 33 2 2005 Oct 13-16 57 7 35 1 2004 Oct 11-14 54 11 34 1 2004 Jan 9-11 60 6 34 * 2003 Oct 6-8 55 9 36 * 2002 Oct 14-17 51 11 36 2 2001 Oct 11-14 53 8 38 1 2000 May 5-7 62 5 31 2 2000 Apr 7-9 61 7 30 2 1999 Dec 9-12 60 10 29 1 1999 Aug 3-4 66 6 27 1 1999 Jun 25-27 62 6 31 1 1999 May 23-24 65 5 28 2 1999 Apr 26-27 66 7 25 2 1999 Feb 8-9 60 9 29 2 1995 Apr 23-24 ^ 62 12 24 2 1993 Dec 17-19 67 7 25 1 1993 Mar 12-14 70 4 24 2 1991 Mar 21-24 68 5 25 2 1990 Sep 10-11 78 2 17 3
Guns > Have Gun in Home Table Yes, do No, do not No opinion % % % 2025 Oct 1-16 42 53 4 2024 Oct 1-12 48 47 5 2023 Oct 2-23 42 55 3 2022 Oct 3-20 45 51 4 2021 Oct 1-19 42 55 3 2020 Sep 30-Oct 15 42 55 3 2019 Oct 1-13 37 60 3 2018 Oct 1-10 43 55 2 2017 Oct 5-11 42 56 2 2016 Oct 5-9 39 58 3 2015 Oct 7-11 41 56 2 2014 Oct 12-15 42 53 4 2013 Oct 3-6 37 59 4 2012 Dec 19-22 43 54 3 2011 Oct 6-9 45 53 1 2010 Oct 7-10 39 59 2 2009 Oct 1-4 40 57 4 2008 Oct 3-5 42 56 2 2007 Oct 4-7 42 57 1 2006 Oct 9-12 43 54 3 2005 Oct 13-16 40 59 1 2004 Oct 11-14 38 61 1 2003 Oct 6-8 43 56 1 2002 Oct 14-17 41 58 1 2001 Oct 11-14 40 59 1 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 39 60 1 2000 Apr 7-9 42 57 1 1999 Apr 26-27 34 64 2 1999 Feb 8-9 36 62 2 1997 Aug 22-25 42 57 1 1996 Nov 21-24 44 54 2 1996 Jul 25-28 38 60 2 1993 Dec 17-21 49 50 * 1993 Oct 13-18 51 48 1 1993 Mar 12-14 48 51 1 1991 May 16-19 46 53 1 1991 Mar 21-24 48 51 1 1990 Sep 10-11 47 52 1 1989 Feb 28-Mar 2 47 51 2 1985 Apr 12-15 44 55 1 1983 May 13-16 40 58 2 1980 Jan 2 45 53 2 1975 Oct 3-6 44 54 2 1972 May 23 43 55 2 1968 50 50 * 1965 Jan 7-12 48 52 * 1959 Jul 23-28 49 51 *
Guns > Have Gun on Property Table Gun in home Gun elsewhere on property No gun No opinion % % % % 2025 Oct 1-16 42 2 52 4 2024 Oct 1-12 48 1 47 5 2023 Oct 2-23 42 2 54 3 2022 Oct 3-20 45 1 50 4 2021 Oct 1-19 42 2 54 2 2020 Sep 30-Oct 15 42 2 55 2 2019 Oct 1-13 37 3 58 2 2018 Oct 1-10 43 3 53 2 2017 Oct 5-11 42 1 55 2 2016 Oct 5-9 39 1 57 3 2015 Oct 7-11 41 2 55 2 2014 Oct 12-15 42 2 52 4 2013 Oct 3-6 37 2 57 4 2012 Dec 19-22 43 1 53 3 2011 Oct 6-9 45 2 51 1 2010 Oct 7-10 39 2 57 2 2009 Oct 1-4 40 2 55 4 2008 Oct 3-5 42 1 55 1 2007 Oct 4-7 42 2 55 1 2005 Oct 13-16 40 2 57 1 2004 Oct 11-14 38 2 59 1 2003 Oct 6-8 43 2 54 1 2002 Oct 14-17 41 3 55 1 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 39 2 58 1 1999 Feb 8-9 36 6 56 2 1996 Nov 21-24 44 1 53 2 1996 Jul 25-28 38 2 58 2 1993 Dec 17-21 49 5 45 * 1991 May 16-19 46 4 49 1
Guns > Personally Own Gun Table Personally own Other household member owns No gun owned No opinion % % % % 2025 Oct 1-16 30 14 52 4 2024 Oct 1-12 34 15 47 5 2023 Oct 2-23 30 13 54 3 2022 Oct 3-20 33 13 50 4 2021 Oct 1-19 31 13 54 2 2020 Sep 30-Oct 15 32 12 55 2 2019 Oct 1-13 29 11 58 2 2018 Oct 1-10 31 15 53 2 2017 Oct 5-11 29 14 55 2 2016 Oct 5-9 29 11 57 3 2015 Oct 7-11 28 15 55 2 2014 Oct 12-15 30 14 52 4 2013 Oct 3-6 27 12 57 4 2012 Dec 19-22 29 15 53 3 2011 Oct 6-9 34 13 51 1 2010 Oct 7-10 28 13 57 2 2009 Oct 1-4 29 13 55 4 2008 Oct 3-5 30 13 55 1 2007 Oct 4-7 28 16 55 1 2005 Oct 13-16 30 12 57 1 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 27 14 58 1
Guns > Satisfaction Laws January Table Very satisfied Somewhat satisfied Somewhat dissatisfied Very dissatisfied No opinion % % % % % 2026 17 18 23 37 4 2025 10 27 21 37 3 2024 12 19 19 45 4 2023 10 24 23 40 3 2022 13 28 19 37 3 2021 20 22 23 33 2 2020 17 25 19 36 3 2019 15 24 16 40 4 2018 15 24 20 39 2 2017 13 29 23 31 5 2016 9 25 24 38 4 2015 12 30 23 28 6 2014 12 28 20 35 5 2013 12 31 21 30 5 2012 14 36 19 23 8 2008 14 34 23 21 7 2007 17 33 21 22 7 2006 16 32 21 22 9 2005 15 36 21 22 6 2004 14 37 22 23 4 2003 13 34 26 21 6 2002 13 35 24 23 5 2001 10 28 28 29 5
A-Z Webpart > Guns > LG > Parent Responsible Table Favor Oppose No opinion % % % 2025 Oct 1-16 ^ 73 22 4 2000 Apr 7-9 69 24 7
Guns > Gun Laws Strict January Table Total satisfied Dissatisfied, want stricter Dissatisfied, want less strict Dissatisfied, keep the same No opinion % % % % % 2025 37 40 12 6 4 2024 31 46 13 5 4 2022 41 36 13 7 3 2021 42 41 8 7 2 2020 42 42 9 5 3 2018 39 46 8 5 2 2017 42 37 11 6 5 2016 34 38 15 9 4 2015 42 31 12 8 6 2014 40 31 16 8 5 2013 43 38 5 8 5 2012 50 25 8 9 8 2008 49 30 8 6 7 2007 50 30 6 7 7 2006 47 32 7 4 9 2005 51 32 6 5 6 2004 51 33 6 6 4 2003 47 32 9 6 6 2002 48 33 8 6 5 2001 38 39 9 9 6
Guns > Ban Possession of Handguns Table Yes, should be No, should not be No opinion % % % 2024 Oct 1-12 20 79 1 2023 Oct 2-23 27 73 * 2022 Jun 1-20 27 73 1 2021 Oct 1-19 19 80 1 2020 Sep 30-Oct 15 25 74 1 2019 Oct 1-13 29 70 1 2018 Oct 1-10 28 71 1 2017 Oct 5-11 28 71 1 2016 Oct 5-9 23 76 1 2015 Oct 7-11 27 72 1 2014 Oct 12-15 26 73 1 2013 Oct 3-6 25 74 2 2012 Dec 19-22 24 74 2 2011 Oct 6-9 26 73 1 2010 Oct 7-10 29 69 1 2009 Oct 1-4 28 71 1 2008 Oct 3-5 29 69 2 2007 Oct 4-7 30 68 2 2006 Oct 9-12 32 66 2 2005 Oct 13-16 35 64 1 2004 Oct 11-14 36 63 1 2003 Oct 6-8 32 67 1 2002 Oct 14-17 32 65 3 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 36 62 2 1999 Apr 26-27 38 59 3 1999 Feb 8-9 34 64 2 1993 Dec 17-19 39 60 1 1993 Mar 12-14 42 54 4 1991 Mar 21-24 43 53 4 1990 Sep 10-11 41 55 4 1988 Jul 1-7 37 59 4 1987 Oct 12-18 42 50 8 1982 Apr 2-5 41 54 5 1981 Jun 19-22 41 54 5 1981 Apr 3-6 39 58 3 1980 Dec 12-21 38 51 11 1979 Nov 2-5 ^ 31 65 4 1975 Mar 7-10 ^ 41 55 4 1965 Jan 7-12 ^ 49 44 7 1959 Jul 23-28 ^ 60 36 4
Guns > Should Not Ban Assault Weapons Table Should be Should not be No opinion % % % 2024 Oct 1-12 52 47 2 2022 Jun 1-20 55 44 1 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 61 38 1
Guns > Gun Issue Affect Vote Table Only vote for candidate who shares views One of many important factors Not consider guns a major issue No opinion % % % % Registered voters 2024 Oct 1-12 29 51 17 3 2017 Oct 5-11 24 61 12 3 2015 Oct 7-11 26 54 17 4 2000 May 5-7 11 64 23 3 1999 Jun 25-27 15 63 21 1 1999 May 21-23 14 65 19 3 National adults 2024 Oct 1-12 30 50 16 4 2017 Oct 5-11 23 59 14 4 2015 Oct 7-11 27 50 19 4 2000 May 5-7 12 63 22 3 1999 Jun 25-27 15 62 21 2 1999 May 21-23 15 64 19 2
Guns > Reasons Own Guns Table Yes No No opinion % % % For hunting 2024 Oct 1-12 55 44 * 2021 Oct 1-19 56 44 * 2005 Oct 13-16 58 41 1 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 59 41 * For target shooting 2024 Oct 1-12 69 30 1 2021 Oct 1-19 70 30 * 2005 Oct 13-16 66 34 * 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 67 33 * For protection against crime 2024 Oct 1-12 89 10 1 2021 Oct 1-19 88 12 * 2005 Oct 13-16 67 33 * 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 65 35 *
What is the total number of guns kept in your house or property? 1 2-4 5+ None No opinion Mean % % % % % Gun in home/on property 2023 Oct 2-23 29 33 22 -- 16 4.9 2010 Oct 7-10 30 37 22 -- 11 4.2 2004 Oct 11-14 31 33 29 -- 7 4.4 2002 Oct 14-17 23 45 24 -- 8 4 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 28 41 21 -- 10 4.1 1999 Feb 8-9 26 38 24 -- 12 4.4 1996 Jul 25-28 28 34 25 -- 13 4.3 1993 Dec 17-21 24 39 29 -- 8 4.5 All U.S. adults 2023 Oct 2-23 13 14 9 57 7 1.9 2010 Oct 7-10 12 15 9 57 7 1.6 2004 Oct 11-14 12 13 12 59 4 1.7 2002 Oct 14-17 10 20 11 55 4 1.9 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 11 17 9 58 5 1.6 1999 Feb 8-9 10 14 10 60 6 1.7 1996 Jul 25-28 10 14 10 58 7 1.6
Do you think having a gun in the house makes it — [ROTATED: a safer place to be (or) a more dangerous place to be]? Safer More dangerous Depends (vol.) No opinion % % % % 2023 Oct 2-23 64 32 5 * 2014 Oct 12-15 63 30 6 1 2006 Oct 9-12 47 43 7 3 2004 Oct 11-14 42 46 10 2 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 35 51 11 3 1993 Dec 17-21 ^ 42 52 5 1
First, how much do you personally worry about the availability of guns? Great deal Fair amount Only a little Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2023 Mar 1-23 44 17 18 20 1 2020 Mar 2-13 42 19 17 21 1 2019 Mar 1-10 41 20 19 20 * 2018 Mar 1-8 51 19 14 17 *
How worried are you that you or someone in your family will become a victim of a mass shooting — very worried, somewhat worried, not too worried or not worried at all? Very worried Somewhat worried Not too worried Not worried at all No opinion % % % % % 2019 Sep 16-30 ^ 16 29 28 27 * 2019 Aug 15-30 19 29 27 25 * 2017 Oct 5-11 10 29 34 26 * 2015 Dec 11-12 ^# 11 27 35 27 *
Are you for or against a law which would make it illegal to manufacture, sell or possess semi-automatic guns known as assault rifles? For Against No opinion % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 47 51 1 2018 Oct 1-10 40 57 3 2017 Oct 5-11 48 49 3 2016 Oct 5-9 36 61 3 2012 Dec 19-22 44 51 5 2011 Oct 6-9 43 53 5 2004 Oct 11-14 50 46 4 2000 Oct 25-28 # 59 39 2 1996 Apr 25-28 # 57 42 1
Factor in Mass Shootings Easy Gun Access Great deal Fair amount Not much Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 48 21 16 14 1 2013 Sep 17-18 40 21 16 20 3 2011 Jan 14-16 ^ 46 19 16 18 1
Factor in Mass Shooting Violence Movies Games Great deal Fair amount Not much Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 25 23 26 26 * 2013 Sep 17-18 32 24 23 20 2 2011 Jan 14-16 ^ 31 27 26 15 2
Factor in Mass Shootings Extremist Views Internet Great deal Fair amount Not much Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 50 29 12 7 1 2013 Sep 17-18 29 28 22 15 6 2011 Jan 14-16 ^ 32 31 19 12 6
Factor in Mass Shootings Failure Mental Health System Great deal Fair amount Not much Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 55 28 12 4 * 2013 Sep 17-18 48 32 11 8 2 2011 Jan 14-16 ^ 48 30 11 8 3
Factor in Mass Shootings Inflammatory Language Commentators Great deal Fair amount Not much Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 34 24 24 17 1 2013 Sep 17-18 # 18 19 30 28 6 2011 Jan 14-16 ^# 19 25 29 25 3
Factor in Mass Shootings Drug Use Great deal Fair amount Not much Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 32 33 22 12 * 2013 Sep 17-18 37 29 17 15 3 2011 Jan 14-16 ^ 42 35 16 6 2
Factor in Mass Shootings Insufficient Security Public Buildings Great deal Fair amount Not much Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 ^ 28 34 28 11 * 2013 Sep 17-18 29 29 26 14 2
Steps Taken Avoid Mass Shooting Table Have done Considering Not considering Not thought about No opinion % % % % % Purchased a gun or other weapon 13 16 21 48 2 Avoided going to events with large crowds, such as concerts, festivals or sporting events 12 17 23 47 1 Avoided going to public places such as stores, restaurants or churches 6 13 23 56 1 Purchased special gear or products that could protect you in the event of a mass shooting 6 10 21 62 1
NRA Opinion Table Very favorable Mostly favorable Mostly unfavorable Very unfavorable No opinion % % % % % 2019 Aug 15-30 18 30 19 30 3 2018 Jun 1-13 28 25 16 26 4 2015 Oct 7-11 26 32 17 18 6 2012 Dec 19-22 21 33 20 18 7 2005 Apr 4-7 18 42 19 15 6 2000 May 23-24 19 33 21 18 9 2000 Apr 7-9 15 36 20 19 10 1999 Apr 26-27 14 37 22 18 9 1995 Jun 5-6 14 28 25 26 7 1993 Mar 12-14 22 33 18 14 13
Why Own Gun Table 2019 Aug 15-30 2013 Oct 3-6 % % Personal safety/Protection 63 60 Hunting 40 36 Recreation/Sport (nonspecific) 11 13 Antique/Family heirloom/Passed down 6 5 Related to line of work -- police, military 5 3 Second Amendment right 5 5 Have always owned/Raised with guns/Family tradition 5 4 Like guns/Wanted one/Enjoy using 4 5 Target shooting 4 8 Collect guns/Hobby 2 1 Animal/Pest control/Euthanize sick animals, pets 1 1 Other 1 1
Guns > Favor Measures School Shootings Table Favor Oppose No opinion % % % Requiring background checks for all gun sales 2022 Jun 1-20 92 7 1 2018 Mar 5-11 ^ 92 7 1 2017 Oct 5-11 96 4 * Prohibiting people who have been determined to be a dangerto themselves or others from purchasing guns 2022 Jun 1-20 86 14 * Allowing courts to order the confiscation of guns from peoplewho have been determined to be a danger to themselves or others 2022 Jun 1-20 81 18 1 Enacting a 30-day waiting period for all gun sales 2022 Jun 1-20 77 23 * 2017 Oct 5-11 75 24 1 Raising the legal age at which people can purchase certain firearmsfrom 18 to 21 2022 Jun 1-20 76 24 1 2018 Mar 5-11 ^ 68 30 1 Banning the sale and possession of high-capacity magazinesthat can contain more than 10 rounds of ammunition 2022 Jun 1-20 55 44 1
Guns > Effective Measures School Shootings Table Very effective Somewhat effective Not too effective Not effective at all No opinion % % % % % Requiring background checks for all gun sales 70 19 5 5 * Increased training for police officers and first responders on how to respond to active shootings 60 30 5 5 * Installing more security checkpoints and security systems for allowing people into schools 54 32 7 6 1 Instituting new programs to identify, assess and manage certain students who may pose a threat 52 32 8 6 3 Banning the sale of semi-automatic weapons such as the AR-15 48 15 7 28 2 Raising the legal age at which people can purchase certain firearms from 18 to 21 40 26 12 21 1 Having teachers or other school officials with appropriate training carry guns at school 27 20 14 39 1
Guns > Focus Prevent School Shootings Table Laws on guns and ammunition School security measures/Mental health No opinion % % % 2018 Mar 5-11 41 56 4 2013 Jan 19-20 30 65 5
Guns > Enforce Gun Laws More Strictly Table Enforce current laws more strictly Pass new laws in addition No opinion % % % 2022 Jun 1-20 42 55 3 2017 Oct 5-11 47 51 2 2012 Dec 19-22 46 47 7 2011 Oct 6-9 60 35 5 2007 Oct 4-7 58 38 4 2006 Oct 9-12 53 43 4 2002 Feb 8-10 60 38 2 2000 Aug 29-Sep 5 53 45 2 2000 Apr 28-30 ^ 51 44 5
Guns > Gun Restrictions Favor Oppose Table Favor Oppose No opinion % % % Requiring background checks for all gun purchases 96 4 * Enacting a 30-day waiting period for all gun sales 75 24 1 Requiring all privately-owned guns to be registered with the police 70 29 1
Guns > Laws Reduce Mass Shootings Table Great deal Moderate amount A little Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2017 Oct 5-11 21 20 16 42 1
Guns > Party Better Reflect Gun Views Table Republican Party Democratic Party Neither (vol.) No opinion % % % % 2015 Oct 7-11 44 38 14 4 1999 Jun 25-27 41 44 6 9 1999 May 23-24 39 42 8 11
Guns > Favor Universal Background Check Table Favor Oppose No opinion % % % 2015 Oct 7-11 86 12 2
Guns > Background Check Mass Shootings Table A great deal A moderate amount A little Not at all No opinion % % % % % 2015 Oct 7-11 19 28 22 31 1
Guns > Concealed Weapons Make U.S. Safer Table Safer Less safe No opinion % % % 2015 Oct 7-11 56 41 3
Guns > Concealed Weapons Make U.S. Safer Table Yes, should have No, should not have No opinion % % % 2013 Apr 22-25 65 29 6
Guns > Why Oppose Expanded Background Checks Table 2013 Apr 22-25 % Violates 2nd Amendment/People have right to own guns 40 Need to enforce gun laws already in place 23 Criminals will always get guns/Will buy on black market 20 Does not work/Does not make a difference/Waste of time 19 Guns aren't problem/People are 11 Privacy issue/Government doesn't need to know about gun purchases 9 Too much bureaucracy/Government too involved/has too much power 6 Other 10 No opinion 3
Guns > Referendum Require Background Checks Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Apr 22-25 83 17 1 2013 Jan 19-20 ^ 91 8 2
Guns > Referendum Reinstate Assault Weapons Ban Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Apr 22-25 56 41 4 2013 Jan 19-20 60 35 5
Guns > Referendum Limit Ammunition Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Apr 22-25 51 45 4 2013 Jan 19-20 54 43 3
Guns > Referendum Increase Mental Health Spending Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Apr 22-25 79 18 3 2013 Jan 19-20 82 15 3
Guns > Referendum Increase Spending Training Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Jan 19-20 79 19 2
Guns > Referendum Penalties Seller No Background Check Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Jan 19-20 75 23 2
Guns > Referendum Spend More Police on Street Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Jan 19-20 70 24 6
Guns > Referendum Spend Schools Emergency Response Plans Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Jan 19-20 69 27 4
Guns > Referendum Ban Armor Piercing Bullets Table Vote for Vote against No opinion % % % 2013 Jan 19-20 67 30 3
Guns > How Often NRA Reflect Views Table Always Most of the time Only some of the time Never No opinion % % % % % 2012 Dec 19-22 6 29 32 29 4 1999 Feb 8-9 6 19 36 31 8 1996 Jul 25-28 5 15 35 35 10
Guns > How Prevent Mass Shootings Table 2011 Jan 14-16 % Stricter gun control laws 24 Better mental health screening/Better mental health support 15 More education/Teach children about violence/proper use of guns 9 More extensive background checks for those buying guns 8 Need stricter security measures for public gatherings 6 Ban handguns/bullets 5 Americans need to be aware/speak up about possible dangers 4 Better parenting/Hold parents accountable 4 Allow people to carry guns for their own protection 4 Bring God/morality back into people's lives 4 Tougher criminal justice/sentencing 3 Better enforcement of existing gun laws 3 Less media coverage of shootings/Don't sensationalize 2 Restrict sale of automatic handguns 2 Better cooperation/communication between political parties 1 Improve the economy/More jobs 1 Crack down on illegal immigration 1 Other 4 Nothing 11 No opinion 12
Second Amendment Guarantees Table Americans own guns State militia members own guns No opinion % % % National adults 2008 Feb 8-10 73 20 7 Gun owners 2008 Feb 8-10 91 6 3 Gun non-owners 2008 Feb 8-10 63 28 9
Guns > Ever Fired a Gun Table Yes, have No, have not No opinion % % % 2007 Oct 4-7 69 31 * 1999 Mar 5-7 ^ 67 32 1 1993 Dec 17-19 ^ 79 21 *
Guns > Courtrooms Safer Judges Armed Table Safer More dangerous Depends (vol.) No opinion % % % % 2005 Apr 4-7 43 50 2 5
Guns > Schools Safer Officials Armed Table Safer More dangerous Depends (vol.) No opinion % % % % 2005 Apr 4-7 22 73 2 3
Guns > Airplanes Safer Pilots Armed Table Safer More dangerous Depends (vol.) No opinion % % % % 2005 Apr 4-7 62 33 2 3
Guns > Who Allowed Carry Concealed Weapons Table Only safety officials Only those with clear need Any private citizen Any one (vol.) No one (vol.) No opinion % % % % % % 2004 Nov 19-21 44 26 27 * 2 1
Guns > Feel Safer Less Safe Knew Concealed Weapons Allowed Table More safe Less safe No difference (vol.) No opinion % % % % 2004 Nov 19-21 25 65 8 2
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Democrats are less likely than in the past to see conditions as positive, while Republicans are upbeat, as is typical for them with a GOP president.
Larger majorities than in 2011 say Republicans (69%) and Democrats (60%) go too far in using inflammatory language to criticize their opponents.
Americans as a whole favor addressing the root causes of crime over boosting law enforcement, and they oppose using military force in U.S. cities, but partisans' views strongly differ.
While 56% of Americans favor stricter gun laws in general and 52% back an assault weapons ban, a near-record-low 20% support banning handguns.
Gallup https://news.gallup.com/poll/1645/guns.aspx%2520%2520%2520gun%2520laws Gallup World Headquarters, 901 F Street, Washington, D.C., 20001, U.S.A
