by Admin2 | Jan 1, 2026
Federal law places no regulations on unlicensed, private firearm sellers. However, a majority of the firearms used in crime come from these unregulated markets. This study aims to characterize the demographics of gun owners who engage in private sales, determine how...
by Admin2 | Dec 28, 2025
Introduction This study examines whether differences exist by sex in support for specific gun policies aimed at reducing gun violence. Methods Investigators combined 2 waves of the National Survey of Gun Policy administered in January 2017 and January 2019. Data were...
by Admin2 | Aug 14, 2023
We sought to characterize gun and ammunition purchasing during the initial phase of the COVID-19 pandemic using a nationally representative sample of U.S. adults. We fielded a survey using NORC’s Amerispeak Panel between 7 and 22 July 2020 (survey completion rate =...
by Admin2 | Aug 7, 2023
Gun-related deaths and gun purchases were at record highs in 2020. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, public protests against police violence, and a tense political environment, which may influence policy preferences, we aimed to understand the current state of...
by Admin2 | Aug 3, 2023
Inequitable experiences of community gun violence and victimization by police use of force led to nationwide calls to “reimagine public safety” in 2020. In January 2021, we examined public support among U.S. adults for 7 policy approaches to reforming policing and...
