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Gun politics in the United States

For the context of these debates, see Gun violence in the United States.
"Gun Reform" redirects here. For current gun laws in the U.S., see Gun law in the United States.

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Gun politics in the United States is characterized by two primary opposing ideologies regarding private firearm ownership.

Advocates of gun control support increasingly restrictive regulations on gun ownership, while proponents of gun rights oppose such restrictions and often support the liberalization of gun ownership. These groups typically differ in their interpretations of the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution, as well as in their views on the role of firearms in public safety, their impact on public health, and their relationship to crime rates at both national and state levels.[2][3][4]: 1–3 [5]

Since the early 21st century, private firearm ownership in the United States has been steadily increasing, with a notable acceleration during and after 2020.[6]

According to the National Firearms Survey of 2021, the largest and most comprehensive study of U.S. firearm ownership, privately owned firearms are involved in approximately 1.7 million defensive use cases annually.[7]

The survey also indicates a rise in the diversity of firearm owners, with increased ownership rates among females and ethnic minorities compared to previous years.[8][9]

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  2. ^ Ingraham, Christopher (November 24, 2021). "Analysis | It's time to bring back the assault weapons ban, gun violence experts say". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on February 18, 2018. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  3. ^ Withers, Rachel (February 16, 2018). "Jimmy Kimmel Cried Again While Addressing the Parkland Shooting, Desperately Pleading for "Common Sense"". Slate. ISSN 1091-2339. Archived from the original on August 14, 2021. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Bruce, John M.; Wilcox, Clyde (1998). "Introduction". In Bruce, John M.; Wilcox, Clyde (eds.). The Changing Politics of Gun Control. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 978-0847686155. OCLC 833118449.
  5. ^ Spitzer, Robert J. (1995). The Politics of Gun Control. Chatham House. ISBN 978-1566430227.
  6. ^ Helmore, Edward (December 20, 2021). "Gun purchases accelerated in the US from 2020 to 2021, study reveals". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  7. ^ English, William (May 18, 2022). "2021 National Firearms Survey: Updated Analysis Including Types of Firearms Owned". doi:10.2139/ssrn.4109494. S2CID 249165467. SSRN 4109494. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  8. ^ Sullum, Jacob (September 9, 2022). "The largest-ever survey of American gun owners finds that defensive use of firearms is common". Reason.com. Archived from the original on November 21, 2023. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
  9. ^ "Largest-Ever Survey of Gun Owners Finds Diversity Increasing, Carrying Common, and More Than 1.6 Million Defensive Uses Per Year". The Reload. September 8, 2022. Archived from the original on January 25, 2024. Retrieved January 25, 2024.
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