Guns and You
Which of the following apply to you?
| 15% (7) | I have never owned a gun. | |
|---|---|---|
| 6% (3) | I have owned a gun, but do not own one now. | |
| 43% (19) | I own a gun strictly for sporting purposes (hunting, competitive target) | |
| 59% (26) | I own a long gun for other than sporting purposes. | |
| 70% (31) | I own a hand-gun. | |
| 38% (17) | I have a Concealed-Carry permit. | |
| 43% (19) | I own an assault weapon. |
44 voters have answered this question.
How long has it been since you fired a gun?
| 54% (24) | Less than a week. | |
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| 18% (8) | Less than 3 months. | |
| 4% (2) | Less than a year. | |
| 13% (6) | More than a year. | |
| 9% (4) | Never. |
44 voters have answered this question.
How long has it been since you handled a loaded gun?
| 79% (34) | Less than a month. | |
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| 4% (2) | Less than a year. | |
| 9% (4) | More than a year. | |
| 6% (3) | Never. |
43 voters have answered this question.
At this moment, do you own a gun that is now loaded.
| 56% (25) | Ues. | |
|---|---|---|
| 40% (18) | No. | |
| 2% (1) | I'd have to go and look. |
44 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever been threatened or endangered by a person who (to the best of your belief) had a loaded gun?
| 61% (27) | No. | |
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| 38% (17) | Yes. |
44 voters have answered this question.
Have you ever aimed a loaded gun at a person, prepared to fire if necessary?
| 75% (33) | No. | |
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| 25% (11) | Yes. |
44 voters have answered this question.
What is your reason for owning a gun?
| 16% (7) | I don't own one. | |
|---|---|---|
| 25% (11) | Sporting or collecting or hobby. | |
| 2% (1) | Defense against foreign aggressors. | |
| 11% (5) | Defense against American government. | |
| 32% (14) | Defense against criminals or personal threat. | |
| 6% (3) | Varmints (snakes and coyotes) | |
| 4% (2) | Suicide, if ever needed. |
43 voters have answered this question.
Do you think you could win a shootout against an armed criminal/aggressor?
| 47% (21) | Yes, no problem. | |
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| 43% (19) | Have a good chance. | |
| 4% (2) | Probably not. | |
| 4% (2) | No chance. |
44 voters have answered this question.
