About 6 in 10 Americans say it is too easy to legally obtain a gun in this country

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August 15, 2023

For Most U.S. Gun Owners, Protection Is the Main Reason They Own a Gun

About 6 in 10 Americans say it is too easy to legally obtain a gun in this country

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About 6 in 10 Americans say it is too easy to legally obtain a gun in this country

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For Most U.S. Gun Owners, Protection Is the Main Reason They Own a Gun
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. gun owners cite protection as a major reason they own a gun
Most gun owners say they feel safer owning a gun
Non-gun owners are divided on whether they could see themselves owning a gun in the future
About 6 in 10 Americans say it is too easy to legally obtain a gun in this country
Nearly a third of U.S. adults say they personally own a gun
Differences in feelings about guns between gun owners and non-owners in gun households
Democratic gun owners less likely than Republican owners to say guns make them feel safer, give them enjoyment

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