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UtahHunting · February 18, 2013, 10:45 AM

It is hard to say what the real number is although I would wager it is higher than 20%. According to an old gallup poll I found 34% of Americans own firearms while I found a CNN article that reports 50% own a gun (I think this number is a bit high). I was not able to find any data from the ATF or FBI although somebody else may know where to look.

Whatever the number is, it does concern me a bit as I think there is a greater majority who do not own firearms as opposed to those who do. This doesn't look good for the future of the 2A and gun owners.

February 18, 2013, 10:45 AM	#4
UtahHunting Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 419	It is hard to say what the real number is although I would wager it is higher than 20%. According to an old gallup poll I found 34% of Americans own firearms while I found a CNN article that reports 50% own a gun (I think this number is a bit high). I was not able to find any data from the ATF or FBI although somebody else may know where to look. Whatever the number is, it does concern me a bit as I think there is a greater majority who do not own firearms as opposed to those who do. This doesn't look good for the future of the 2A and gun owners.