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American Gun Ownership at Highest Level in Almost 20 Years

Oct. 28, 2011 2:10pm Buck Sexton

A new Gallup poll of self-reported gun ownership shows that 47% of American adults have a firearm somewhere in their household, which is the highest the number has been since 1993.

The new data comes from Gallup’s October 6-9th crime poll. Below are the charted results of gun ownership by year:

Public support for gun rights is also at a peak, according to Gallop. And Republicans are of course more likely to own a firearm than democrats, by a margin of 55% to 42%. But even Democrat gun ownership has spiked to 40%, it highest level in eight years.

Women are also a group that has seen a surge in gun ownership, as personal adult female gun ownership was assessed in the poll at 23%, while 46% said there was a gun in their home.

You can see the full range of statistics and comparisons of the Gallup poll here.

So far in 2011, gun ownership appears alive and well.

In CONTROL, Glenn Beck presents a passionate, fact-based case for guns that reveals why gun control isn’t really about controlling guns at all; it’s about controlling us. Find out more HERE.

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DeOppressoLiber
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 5:33pm
Also Google and down load the PDF for the Special Forces Cache Manual. it might come in very handy. And for all you would be home schoolers get into orienteering and Geo Caching. Your kids will love it and you can teach skills that might come in handy in the future.

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DeOppressoLiber
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 5:27pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFp51KusLmU

Look up the Youtube video Innocents Betrayed, and how genocide follows gun control.

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obxned
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 5:03pm
47% of American adults openly admit to having a firearm . How many more don’t admit anything because they don’t trust their government? How many admit nothing because they live where gun ownership is restricted or virtually inpossible for law abiding citizens?

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scout n ambush
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 5:03pm
Gun ownership went down after obama was elected until spring of this year according to this gallup poll ? Somehow i doubt it, people pay less attention to the stigma attached to gun ownership and guns , ladies are not frowned upon for having them now either. Most probably didn’t answer the question so the numbers are far too low…….closer to 76%

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- PA PATRIOT
  Posted on October 28, 2011 at 7:46pm
  Scout,
  I am with you. You can read anything you want, but talk to “Gun Folks” and they will tell you that the surge of purchases began shortly before O’mans office raid. Do you remember trying to find ammo?
  There was actually a shortage in PA.
  
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- Shasta
  Posted on October 28, 2011 at 8:15pm
  PA PATRIOT, it took me months to get ammo right after Obummer was elected.
  
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joxer
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:56pm
Get our minutemen and militia’s ready. Obama is a muslum who may not know American history, We defeated the king/ british invaders. We will defeat you back to kenya. I will die for this country. God Bless the U.S.A.

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libertytreecaretaker
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:55pm
You will never truely know how many guns are in the possesion of citizens and as long as it stays that way governments will be restrained.

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balrog25
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:54pm
Thank God it’s climbing. It should be 90% or higher on both sides. I’d say 100%, but you can always count on at least 10% idiots. An armed society is a polite society, and if every one was armed we’d be nation of citizens, and reverse the trend towards being subjects. If you read this story and don’t have a weapon yet, remember, at least in theis case, the trend is your friend. Peace be with you all.

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Tractorboy
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:52pm
Something disturbing that is happening and I have not heard much reported about is the fact that doctors are asking children and adults if they have firearms in their homes, Now I didn’t think it was a big deal before the goverment took over the health care system, but now I have to wonder? do we now have a defacto gun registration of sorts?

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- Wolf
  Posted on October 29, 2011 at 11:26pm
  That’s all part of the Turd’s health care reform, Tractorboy- the ‘new and improved Amerikan medical system’. If you have weapons they are not obligated to serve you- not to mention, you’re now on record as owning weapons and they have your addy.
  Don’t you feel so much safer with OTurd as your president?
  
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- LadyLibertea
  Posted on October 30, 2011 at 12:01pm
  I know about this…my father got a form several times before he has gone into the doctors office. He declined to answer, and everyone else should decline to answer because its NONE of the govts. business!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! They are trying to pump us for information….don’t give it.
  
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countryfirst
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:43pm
100 yards my 30-06, 10 yards my 12ga, 10 feet my 9 mm. that’s all folks, Everyone should do the same they are all economical to purchase.

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- PA PATRIOT
  Posted on October 29, 2011 at 10:44am
  a suggestion
  30.06 ammo is too expensive. $600.00 per K
  try .223 dead on at 200 yards, 100 yards 50 yards, 5 yards or 5 feet.
  Cheap enough to shoot a ton of practice rounds at 225.00 per K
  
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sapper
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:40pm
@ baikonur

um, not attached to reality are you? Remember katrina’s aftermath? The collaps he’s talking about is the collapse of the government and subsequent looting, rioting and pillaging that will happen. Intelligent folks with common sense understand this instinctively and provide for defense of them and their family when that time comes. If you think otherwise your a fool and delusional. Have a good time when the local gang breaks in your door demanding all your food and then rapes your wife and daughter. Who are you going to call? The police? Right. if you think that you are a true idiot. What? You say the government won’t collapse……..ok…….I’m sure the economy will be juuuuuust fine. You might take a look at the Great Depression and see what conditions were like. That was a time when the federal government was stable. Imagine what it would be like now with similar conditions except add that overnight the dollar is worthless and you have to clean out your bank account just to get a loaf of bread and stand in line all day to get it. When the bread is gone then what? There will be no FEMA because they are already broke. The federal government can’t even put gas in their vehicles much less help you. The difference this time will be the roving gangs who think an easy life is owed to them and they will take what they want by force. It’s apocalypse and it’s alot closer to happening than you think. Get your head out of your ass and be prepared.

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The next to last american president
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:27pm
As the government and economy collapsed, the Leftist knew nothing but the antics of their olds ways. The progressives took to the streets to protest and demand social justice. In the City of New York, Al Sharpton and his megaphone orchestrated a small demonstration. As in the past, ABC, CBS, CNN, NBC, CNBC, PBS and other leftist media were present to record every moment with delight. Even Kathie Couric came out of retirement to relive her liberal past. Al led the chats, WHAT DO WE WANT, SOCIAL JUSTICE, WHEN DO WE WANT IT, NOW. This mindless chant went on for several minutes, until a large group of people approached the protestors. Al screamed in horror saying” run for your lives, they are the “Takers”. By then it was too late, the Takers had stripped Al of his Italian handmade leather shoes, his finely tailored pin striped silk suit and all his “bling”. He now stood there, alone in the middle of the street wearing only his slightly soiled shorts. His face had fallen, ash in color. He looked up towards heaven and said. ” My God, My God, what have I done”? Before this occurred, the media support had faded away. No one was there to record his disgrace. All he had left of value was his gold teeth.

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lukerw
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:23pm
QUESTION: What is the best Self Defence Shotgun?

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- libertytreecaretaker
  Posted on October 28, 2011 at 5:01pm
  Stoeger coach gun. 18″ side by side. One slug and one 00 buck shot.
  
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sapper
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:18pm
@nlitnd1

It’s not the party persuasion that initiates higher gun sales but rather the propensity toward socialism, their self stated goal of taking our guns and the ever increasing intrusion on our liberties. There comes a point when good men must make a stand and if that means blasting away at anyone on my property who wasn’t invited then so be it. Our family has a plan. The atriarchs of the family have property with vegetable garden, cattle, artesian springs and rapid running stream and stockpiles of food, weapons and ammo. I personally have a .22 rifle and a .25 semi auto pistol both with magnums plus a compound bow with hunting tips and various knives, collapsible fishing rods, lures, camping and survival equipment packed and ready to go. If the excrement hits the oscillator we are heading for the ranch and will stay for the duration. And for the guy who said a .22 is weak…….not if they are magnum hollow points and your a military trained expert shot like me dude! I can put that .22 mag through your eye at 50 yards without a scope. Before Christmas I’m going to get a .40cal S&W semi auto and a shotgun to add to my collection. Also have a 4×4 pickup for getting us out of here. I will not be controlled. I’m a Patrick Henry man. Give me Liberty or give me death!

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Magnum1
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:13pm
Stock up on your ammo, people. The ultra left’s new emphasis is to drive the price where it’s out of reach for most people.

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Sandra
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:10pm
Having lived in the North woods, (so to speak), and raising a large family, it was necessary to hunt during Deer season, Bird season, and other seasons to put meat on the table for the long haul of Winter. Guns were required. We would have starved without it. Today, we have many creatures which now enter the city limits in search of food. MAN is the target, or domestic pets etc:. Bears are really hard to tackle without a gun either with a seditive or slug coming out the barrel. Keep your guns folks. The Bears are looking for their last meal before hibernation. LOL.

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Seperiz
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:03pm
The part that amuses me is this Occupy Wall Street/ Collapse The Government crowd doesn’t seem to take into consideration that if they are indeed successful in their madness they will all be looking into the barrel of a gun! The lawful gun owners will not stand for these people in a lawless society and ironically won’t have to worry about the consequences of shooting someone in the absence of government. Be careful what you wish for out there. You just might get it!

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blackstone22
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:03pm
Finally a tangible accomplishment under the Obama Administration, an increase in firearms ownership by U.S. citizens nationwide.

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ufoalien2
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:03pm
Anyone happen to know what the current age is to own a weapon in the U.S. ?

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FireShowing
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:00pm
Let’s just hope that anyone that owns one, knows and respects their 2nd amendment right. That being said, makes me wonder why Dems are getting them.

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peter469
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:58pm
And the Gun Salesman of the Year is………………BARACK H. OBAMA!!!!!!!! Congratulations Barry.

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Ampleforth
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:54pm
It is the duty of every good American to have a firearm and know how to use it, carry it, and clean it. It is our DUTY. When the collapse happens I’m opting for guerilla warfare. Everybody should be studying George Washington’s strategy in the Revolutionary War. We also need to understand the slaughter the left has always been willing to perpetrate and not get too cocky thinking that patriots are better armed than the modern revolutionaries. We might be, but the left’s track record of smashing over the bounds of what is decent is horrifying. No one should believe that they will roll over, especially since they’ll be the ones triggering the revolt.

Be forever vigilant. Be fast.

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- Baikonur
  Posted on October 28, 2011 at 4:10pm
  @Ampleforth
  Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:54pm
  ‘When the collapse happens I’m opting for guerilla warfare. Everybody should be studying George Washington’s strategy in the Revolutionary War.’
  **************
  What do you mean? What ‘collapse’? This is madness.
  
  And even if there were some sort of a ‘collapse’, how would 18th century war strategy help you against whoever it is you plan on fighting? I still don’t get who it is you guys are arming yourselves against. Is it the Russians, the Chinese, African Americans, Hippies, who is this boogey man that is coming to get you after this never happening ‘collapse’?
  
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Mike Benton
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:53pm
I’m keeping mine!
If Obama keeps pressing class warfare he’s going to create real trouble.

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All Pro
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:50pm
I only own 3 weapons. An AR15 M4 carbine, an AR10 A2 carbine and an AR 10 sniper rifle. I also own an assortment of scopes including a night vision scope….and several thousand rounds of 5.56 and 7.62s. Try to take them and I’ll show you what I learned in south east Asia 35 years ago.
I love my country. It’s my government I fear.

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The next to last american president
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:47pm
The multi-generational “Takers” who benefited from government largess and wealth transfer from the producers, were thrilled with Progressive Programs during the first three years of Obama’s Regime. The “Takers” were conditioned and trained for over fifty years to support the Democratic Party. Behavior modification began at an early age. “Sesame Street” was instructed to place special emphasis on the letter “D”. After all, the show was on public television. In practice voting sessions, if they voted correctly for Democrats, a government treat would be dispensed. Panic arose when election boards wanted to remove the party affiliations and just list the candidate’s name. This caused such anxiety in the “Taker” community that the idea was quickly dropped. Introducing an additional factor requiring thought was too much stress. This reward based conditioning lasted for the entire life of a “Taker”. Election Day became more important that Christmas. “Takers” would arise early, bathe and put on their finest clothes. This must be a special day, since the “Takers” never behaved in this manner. They waited anxiously for the government sponsored vans to arrive to take them to the polling center. Democrats on site would usher them to the voting machine and prayed to Karl Marx the years of training would not be forgotten. After voting, they were fed lunch and returned home. This process was the same, year after year for countless generations.

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Baikonur
Posted on October 28, 2011 at 3:47pm
Sad. It most likely means people feel insecure about crime. The crime in the US is outrageous, and must be addressed by the government. Clearly, it is not, so people feel a need to protect themselves in this homespun fashion. Increased gun ownership = increase in accidental gun deaths, suicides, and homicidal family violence that would not have occurred if a gun was not present in the house.

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- Cameraman
  Posted on October 28, 2011 at 7:03pm
  What Idiotic Nonsense!
  
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- Therightsofbilly
  Posted on October 29, 2011 at 12:10am
  Yes, idiotic nonsense from an idiot with no sense.
  
  His hero is pelosi.
  
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