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Pew Research CenterJune 21, 2017
Key takeaways on Americans’ views of guns and gun ownership

Most gun owners cite protection as a major reason for owning a gun

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Key takeaways on Americans’ views of guns and gun ownership
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Gun owners and non-owners disagree on impact that ease of access to legal guns has on gun violence
Some agreement and many divisions between owners and non-owners on gun proposals
Most gun owners cite protection as a major reason for owning a gun
About three-quarters of gun owners say owning a gun is essential to their freedom
About four-in-ten U.S. adults say they live in a gun-owning household

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