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Snapshot: Majority in U.S. Now Oppose Ban on Assault Rifles
Forty percent of Americans support a ban on semi-automatic guns in the U.S., but a majority (57%) oppose it.
Parents' Fear for Children's Safety at School Rises Slightly
Parents' concern about their children's safety at school has risen in the wake of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting. However, the 33% who currently fear for their child's safety is lower than after similar tragedies.
Americans Fault Mental Health System Most for Gun Violence
Americans are now more likely to blame the mental health system (48%) than easy access to guns (40%) as factors for U.S. mass shootings, after these tied in 2011. Support for stricter gun laws has fallen from the post-Newtown high.
In the News: Key Insights Into Americans' Views on Guns
A clear majority, 67% of Americans, supported tougher gun laws in a March poll, the highest level since 1993. However, there is a partisan split on the issue.
In U.S., Newtown Shooting One of Least Happy Days of 2012
Americans' moods worsened slightly in 2012, after improving over the past two years. Christmas and Thanksgiving were the happiest days in 2012, while the day of the Newtown school shooting and Election Day were among the least happy.
Public Pressure for Gun Legislation Up After Shootings
Americans' support for stricter gun laws has risen sharply in the wake of last month's high-profile mass shootings.
American Public Opinion and Gun Violence
Americans favor new laws restricting access to guns but recognize that they may not be effective in controlling gun violence.
Obama Approval at 56%, Highest Since October 2009
President Barack Obama's job approval rating has risen to 56% in Gallup Daily tracking from Dec. 17-19, by two percentage points his highest three-day reading since October 2009.
Snapshot: Americans Dissatisfied With U.S. Gun Laws
Six in 10 Americans are dissatisfied with the nation's gun laws. Dissatisfied Americans overwhelmingly want stricter gun laws.
64% of Americans Want Stricter Laws on Gun Sales
Americans' support for stricter gun laws remains above 60%, similar to recent years. But the views of Republicans and Democrats remain highly polarized.