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More Than Six in 10 Americans Say Guns Make Homes Safer
Americans are far more likely to say guns make the home a safer (63%) rather than a more dangerous (30%) place to be. A decade ago, Americans were divided on this issue, whereas in 2000 the majority thought guns made a home more dangerous.
U.S. Teachers Prioritize Gun Control to Prevent Shootings
U.S. school teachers overwhelmingly say stricter gun laws and bans on assault weapons are the best ways to prevent future school shootings.
A Letter to Elected Representatives, From the Average American
What average Americans would say in a letter to their elected representatives.
Crime, American Public Opinion and the Election
Crime became an issue in the recent midterm elections, underscoring the importance of understanding what lies behind Americans' views of the issue.
In U.S., Support for Assault Weapons Ban at Record Low
Americans' support for a ban on assault rifles is the lowest in Gallup's 20-year trend, at 36%.
The Trend Line: Top Five Reasons Americans Own Guns
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Frank Newport explores the top reasons Americans own guns, including personal safety/protection (60%), hunting (36%), and recreation/sport (13%).
Record U.S. Partisan Divide on Views of the NRA
Eighty-eight percent of Republicans and 24% of Democrats have favorable views of the NRA, the largest partisan gap in Gallup's trend.
Americans Name Terrorism as No. 1 U.S. Problem
Terrorism is the No. 1 problem facing the U.S., in Americans' eyes. The percentage of Americans identifying it as the most important problem surged from 3% in November to 16% in December. This is the highest reading since 2005.
Majority Say More Concealed Weapons Would Make U.S. Safer
A majority of Americans believe the country would be safer if more people carried concealed weapons. Most favor universal background checks, although many doubt that such checks would prevent mass shootings.
From Gallup's New Editor in Chief
Gallup Editor-in-Chief Mohamed Younis talks about his new role and what to look for in Gallup's research in 2019.