Does the idea of having firearms in your home make you feel more safe or less safe?

Does the idea of having firearms in your home make you feel more safe or less safe? Published on November 2, 2020 → Survey conducted on November 2, 2020 on 31786 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Much more safe

28%

Somewhat more safe

17%

No more or less safe

20%

Somewhat less safe

Much less safe

16%

Don't know

10%

Much more safe

28%

Somewhat more safe

17%

No more or less safe

20%

Somewhat less safe

Much less safe

16%

Don't know

10%

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