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June 20, 2017

3. Views of gun safety and the key responsibilities of gun owners

Most gun owners follow the practices they say are essential when it comes to how they store their guns

Most gun owners follow the practices they say are essential when it comes to how they store their guns

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Most gun owners follow the practices they say are essential when it comes to how they store their guns

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3. Views of gun safety and the key responsibilities of gun owners
Wide range of views on whether a gun in the home increase feelings of safety
Male gun owners are far more likely than female gun owners to say there is always a gun that is easily accessible and loaded when they’re at home
Seven-in-ten gun owners say they have taken a gun safety course
Most gun owners follow the practices they say are essential when it comes to how they store their guns
Despite some areas of agreement, gun owners and non-owners offer different views of key responsibilities of gun owners