Despite some areas of agreement, gun owners and non-owners offer different views of key responsibilities of gun owners

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June 20, 2017

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

Despite some areas of agreement, gun owners and non-owners offer different views of key responsibilities of gun owners

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Despite some areas of agreement, gun owners and non-owners offer different views of key responsibilities of gun owners

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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

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