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Americans Grow More Concerned With Drug Use, Social Security
Of 15 key issues, Americans worry most about inflation and the economy, with concerns about drug use and Social Security increasing in the past year.
American Public Opinion and Guns
Americans overwhelmingly favor new background check laws, but tend to doubt they will reduce mass shootings. Americans do not favor banning handguns, and a majority think that carrying concealed weapons could make the nation safer.
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.
How High Will Terrorism Concerns Rise, How Long Will They Last?
The Orlando massacre Sunday may cause Americans once again to say terrorism or guns are the nation's most important problem, as they did last December after the Paris and San Bernardino attacks.
More Blaming Extremism, Heated Rhetoric for Mass Shootings
Americans assign the most blame for mass shootings to the mental health system, but increased numbers blame extremist viewpoints on the internet and inflammatory political rhetoric.
Americans Widely Support Tighter Regulations on Gun Sales
The vast majority of Americans, including many gun owners, favor background checks for all gun purchases, 30-day waiting periods and gun registration.
U.S. Mood Remains Glum; 18% Satisfied With State of Nation
Americans' views of national conditions remain sour, with 18% satisfied with the way things are going and the Economic Confidence Index holding at -43.
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.
Dissatisfaction With U.S. Gun Laws Hits New High
A record-high 63% of Americans are dissatisfied with U.S. gun laws, marking a seven-point increase over the past year. Democrats are far less satisfied than Republicans.
Ten Years After the Sandy Hook School Massacre: A Look Back
Look back at public opinion in the aftermath of the Newtown, Connecticut, school shootings in 2012 and the evolution of Americans' views of gun control since then.