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Gallup's Guide to U.S. Public Opinion on Guns

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

Trump Approval More Stable Than Approval for Prior Presidents

By many measures, President Trump's job approval ratings have shown the most stability of any president.

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.

Six in 10 Americans Support Stricter Gun Laws

Sixty-one percent of Americans support tougher gun control, down from 67% after the February Parkland, Florida, school shooting, but still higher than any other reading since 2000.

More Parents, Children Fearful for Safety at School

More parents now (35%) than a year ago (24%) say they fear for their child's safety at school. A near-record-high 20% say their child has expressed worry about feeling unsafe.

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.

U.S. Preference for Stricter Gun Laws Highest Since 1993

Sixty-seven percent of U.S. adults say the laws covering firearm sales should be stricter, up from 60% last fall and the highest since 1993.

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.

More Now Favor New Gun Laws Over Stricter Enforcement

For the first time, a slight majority of Americans want the government to pass new gun laws rather than just enforce the current laws more strictly.

Support for Stricter Gun Laws Edges Up in U.S.

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.
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