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    June 20, 2017
    1. The demographics of gun ownership

    Three-in-ten adults say they own a gun

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    1. The demographics of gun ownership

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    About six-in-ten Americans say people in their community have a positive view of most gun owners
    About seven-in-ten Americans say they have fired a gun
    Men, on average, become gun owners at an earlier age than women
    Among those who grew up with guns, men are far more likely than women to have participated in certain gun-related activities when they were young
    About half of U.S. adults say they grew up in a gun-owning household
    For those with a single gun, handguns are by far the most common type
    Most gun owners own multiple guns
    Protection tops the list of reasons for owning a gun
    About half of non-gun owners could see themselves owning a gun in the future
    Gun ownership is far more common among Republicans than Democrats
    Three-in-ten adults say they own a gun
    Many adults who don’t currently own a gun could see themselves owning one in the future
    For those with a single gun, handguns are by far the most common type

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