August 21, 2013

41% of Americans Live in Households with a Gun

According to a recent Pew Research Center survey, 41% of adults report having a gun in their household, with 27% saying they personally own a gun and 14% saying another person in the home owns a gun.

The survey found a substantial gender gap, with men almost three times more likely than women to own a gun.  It also found age differences in gun ownership.  Those surveyed in the 18-29 age group were the least likely to own a gun, with only 21% personally owning a gun, compared to 30% for those ages 50-64 and 31% for those 65 and over.