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Pew Research CenterJune 20, 2017
1. The demographics of gun ownership

Gun ownership is far more common among Republicans than Democrats

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1. The demographics of gun ownership
About six-in-ten Americans say people in their community have a positive view of most gun owners
About seven-in-ten Americans say they have fired a gun
Men, on average, become gun owners at an earlier age than women
Among those who grew up with guns, men are far more likely than women to have participated in certain gun-related activities when they were young
About half of U.S. adults say they grew up in a gun-owning household
For those with a single gun, handguns are by far the most common type
Most gun owners own multiple guns
Protection tops the list of reasons for owning a gun
About half of non-gun owners could see themselves owning a gun in the future
Gun ownership is far more common among Republicans than Democrats
Three-in-ten adults say they own a gun
Many adults who don’t currently own a gun could see themselves owning one in the future
For those with a single gun, handguns are by far the most common type

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