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According to joint polls published by CNN and the SSRS Institute: 64% of Americans support stricter gun control laws, 36% oppose it. 54% of Americans believe that such laws will reduce the number of deaths and killings of citizens with firearms, and 58% believe that the government can take effective action to prevent mass shootings. 36% believe ...
49% felt that gun laws should be more strict. 74% opposed civilian handgun bans. 37% said they had a gun in their home. 27% said they personally owned a gun. 60% of gun owners have guns for personal safety/protection, 36% for hunting, 13% for recreation/sport, 8% for target shooting, 5% as a Second Amendment right. In January 2014: [137]
Most U.S. adults think gun violence is increasing nationwide and want to see gun laws made stricter, according to a new poll that finds broad public support for a variety of gun restrictions.
A new poll finds broad public support for a variety of gun restrictions, including many supported by majorities of Republicans and gun owners. Most Americans say they want stricter gun laws, poll ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Most U.S. adults want to see gun laws made stricter and think gun violence is increasing nationwide, according to a new The post 71% of Americans favor stricter gun laws, poll ...
Another 2016 study found that U.S. states with lenient gun control laws had more gun-related child injury hospital admissions than did states with stricter gun control laws. [60] A 2017 study found that suicide rates declined more in states with universal background check and mandatory waiting period laws than in states without these laws. [61]
The NRA and others say the “gun grabbers” want to take away all of our guns. In reality, no reputable gun control organizations demand this approach.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — Lawmakers supporting gun control are pushing for two changes to state law later this year. One proposal to curb gun violence would extend the requirement for safe gun ...