5 facts about the NRA and guns in America
#5: 37% of adults reported having a gun in their household in 2013.
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#5: 37% of adults reported having a gun in their household in 2013.
After the horrific shootings at an elementary school in Newtown, Conn., a year ago claiming the lives of 20 children and six adults, there was a sense in the country – especially among gun-control supporters — that the tragedy would be different from similar ones in the past and push the nation to action. But ultimately, a sustained change in public opinion did not materialize, and a bill to tighten gun laws died in the Senate.
About half of Americans believe it is essential for the president and Congress to enact major immigration legislation this year.
Gun rights supporters are 10 percentage points more likely than gun control advocates to say they would not vote for a candidate who differs on the issue.
Nearly a quarter of those who say gun rights should be a priority have contributed to an organization that takes a position on gun policy.
Americans are divided over whether mass shootings reflect broader societal problems or not – 47% say they do, 44% say they are isolated acts.
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