Strong support among teens for gun policy proposals focused on mental illness

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April 17, 2018

A majority of U.S. teens fear a shooting could happen at their school, and most parents share their concern

Strong support among teens for gun policy proposals focused on mental illness

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A majority of U.S. teens fear a shooting could happen at their school, and most parents share their concern
Large partisan gaps in views on banning assault-style weapons and allowing teachers to carry guns
Black teens least likely to say allowing teachers to carry guns would be effective at preventing school shootings
Lower-income parents are especially worried about school shootings
Majority of U.S. teens worry a shooting could happen at their school

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