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Relatives of those killed in the Sandy Hook tragedy have asked people to spread kindness on its one-year anniversary. Americans are well-suited for the task. Most say they donated to charity (83%) or volunteered (65%) in the past year.

Learn more about Americans' views on guns with Gallup's trends on 10 key aspects of the issue, with quick links to Gallup data.

The tragic deaths of 20 children and 6 adults on Friday in Newtown, Conn., at the hands of a gun-wielding mass murderer raises again the issue of laws and policies concerning the sale and possession of guns.

A majority of Americans (55%) say there should be stricter laws regarding gun sales, a sharp rise from last year. Most Americans, however, still do not think there should be a ban on handguns for those not in the police.

After the Las Vegas mass shooting, support for stricter gun sale laws is at its highest point since 2004. However, there's no consensus on assault weapons.

Less than a year after the Newtown, Conn., school massacre, about half of Americans believe U.S. laws covering the sale of firearms should be strengthened, while a combined 50% say they should stay the same or be less strict.

Americans say an increased police presence and more spending on mental health would be the most effective ways to prevent mass shootings at schools. A ban on semi-automatic weapons is fourth on a list of six potential actions.

As Vice President Joe Biden leads a federal task force that will recommend ways to curb gun violence in the U.S., 38% of Americans are dissatisfied with the nation's gun laws and want them strengthened, up from 25% in 2012.

Americans' support for strengthening gun sale laws, as well as for passing new gun laws, is up sharply. But views toward banning semi-automatic rifles and handguns are unchanged, with majorities opposed to both proposals.

Gallup findings over the past decade reveal that the years from 2010 to 2019 encompassed some revolutionary changes in public opinion.