Direction From the American Public on Gun Policy

The regulation of gun ownership remains a contentious issue in U.S. politics. We at Gallup have recently published a series of articles detailing the American public’s views on a number of issues related to gun control, underscoring the complexity of these attitudes.

Elected officials reviewing public opinion will find, in general, that a majority of Americans support the concept of stricter gun control, but that support varies widely depending on the specifics. CONT.

Frank Newport & RJ Reinhart, Gallup