Nearly three-quarters of U.S. gun owners cite protection as a major reason they own a gun

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August 15, 2023

For Most U.S. Gun Owners, Protection Is the Main Reason They Own a Gun

Nearly three-quarters of U.S. gun owners cite protection as a major reason they own a gun

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