From 1994 to 2023, gun ownership increased 28% in America.
Key Highlights
In 2023, about 16.7 million firearms were sold in the U.S.
In the first four months of 2024, nearly 5.5 million firearms were sold, averaging around 1.3 million per month.
About 72% of gun owners say they own a gun primarily for protection.
52% of Americans say they or someone in their household owns a firearm.
61% of Americans believe it is too easy to legally obtain a gun, 9% say it is too hard, and 30% think it's about right.
58% of U.S. adults support stricter gun laws, 26% believe current laws are adequate, and 15% favor less strict laws.
According to a May 2024 survey, 49% of Americans view gun violence as a major problem. This is down from 60% in June 2023, but similar to previous years' views.
An April 2024 survey found that more than half of U.S. adults think an increase in the number of guns is bad for society.
From 2005 to 2020, women's gun ownership increased by 77%, according to the NRA.
66% of people have more than one gun, while 29% people say they own five or more guns.
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