Overall, an average of over 60% reported in favor of stricter gun laws.
Shown above is a Quinnipiac poll conducted in May of last year; the responses are from various Americans when asked, “Do you support or oppose stricter gun laws in the United States?” As expected, 91% of Democrats voted in support while 62% of republicans opposed. The real shocker of this poll comes from the men, voting with over 50% support for stricter regulation when it comes to guns. Many Americans support the idea of stricter universal background checks; and surprisingly, as does President Trump. I believe these statistics are a result of the continuous mass shootings occuring all around America. They are happening too often, and too close to home. The rationalization is that a person who may use the gun to harm themselves or another person/people would be weeded out and denied a gun through the use of background checks. While a background check may not be a sure way to avoid all shootings, it may be the solution that saves many lives. No one truly knows why an individual wants to purchase a gun when they do, but hopefully, stricter gun laws and background checks can prevent those who purchase a fire arm with the wrong intent.
For more info, visit: https://www.npr.org/2019/08/10/749792493/americans-largely-support-gun-restrictions-to-do-something-about-gun-violence
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