GUN OWNERSHIP IN AMERICA

The support for gun control over gun rights protection was clear throughout recent history. But in the last few years,

trends have been showing a very evenly divided public, with slightly more Americans now favoring the right to own firearms.WHAT DO AMERICANS SAY THEY USE GUNS FOR?

Protection againts crime: 67% Target shooting: 66% Hunting: 58%

Since its conception, the Second Amendment - guaranteeing the “right to bear arms” - has been one of the most controversial clauses in history. Gun supporters have ivoked it to make the case for owning firearms while others have cited it to encorage more stringent anti-gun laws. Regardless gun ownership in the United States remains strong compared to the rest of the world and the debate over gun rights protection versus gun control has grown more divisive than ever before.

SO WHAT KIND OF GUNS DO AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE?

In Our Defense

ARMED TO THE TEETH

Gun Ownership: A Right or a Privilage?

United States: Packing Serious Heat

Control gun ownership Protect the right of Americans to own guns

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Rifle or Shotgun 74% Handgun 68% Semi-automatic weapon 17% Other 8%