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Poll Results: Blaze Readers On Guns And The Second Amendment

Jan. 13, 2013 11:15pm Mike Opelka

Last week, TheBlaze invited you to participate in an online survey about guns, gun ownership, and the current debate about limiting or changing what is allowed by the Second Amendment. Our readers delivered almost 5 million responses to the 106 questions in the survey.

Before we break down some of the significant facts from this poll, let’s remind you of the make-up of a typical Blaze reader (statistics culled from last year’s poll that generated over 3 million responses).

100% believe in the right to bear arms
85% are at least 35-years
80% are homeowners
78% have children
76% are married
73% served in the U.S. military or have an immediate family member serving
71% of the respondents are male
66% own dogs (36% have cats)
63% have more than one gun
54% read more than 12 books a year
52% have taken a firearms safety class

If you take all of that data into account, the typical Blaze reader is a married man, a reader, over 35, who has a house, kids, dogs, and at least one gun. However, it should be noted that readership has expanded significantly since last year.

Last week, the typical Blaze reader (and many others) gave us some clarity on how they feel about the Second Amendment. We began our survey with 20 questions and then invited you to submit your own. In the end, we approved an additional 86 questions for a total of 106. Those questions triggered 4,876,394 responses.

The “most-agreed” upon question generated unanimous consensus. We asked, “Do you believe in the Second Amendment. Score – 100% YES.

Blaze Reader Poll Results: Guns and the Second Amendment in America

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The overall feeling about why the Second Amendment was written by the Founding Fathers had a similar response, generating 99% agreement.

Blaze Reader Poll Results: Guns and the Second Amendment in America

99% Say “NO!”

There were many questions that generated some very strong responses. Each one of these had 99% “NO” response.

Will an assault rifle ban prevent violent crime?
Would you surrender your Second Amendment rights in exchange for a promise from the government to protect you from all harm?
Should the UN or any other foreign entity have any say about American gun rights or the Second Amendment?
Should a gun owners address be published?
Did you vote President Obama?

Before you think that the majority of those responding are card-carrying NRA members or concealed-carry permit holders, look at these two questions:

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The polling giant Gallup has been surveying America on guns and the Second Amendment for decades. You might find it interesting to know that the majority of Americans agree with TheBlaze readers on the average citizen’s right to own a firearm.

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The Gallup survey, taken just a week after the Sandy Hook massacre, showed a 2% drop in those who would call for a handgun ban. Support for banning gun ownership has actually decreased by 8% in the past decade.

Looking deeper into TheBlaze gun poll:

88% own a gun
75% have owned a gun for more than a decade and they have more than two guns in their home.
74% think that every home in America should have a gun.
72% of respondents have taken a firearms safety class. However, only 37% believe that gun buyers should be required to pass a basic firearms skills test prior to being sold a weapon.

Again, contrasting with the results from Gallup, at 88%, TheBlaze readers are twice as likely to own a gun as the rest of America.

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According to Gallup, the last time America had more than 50% gun ownership was 1993 (it was 51% that year).

TheBlaze readers seem to be concerned that gun ownership could be at risk or become much more difficult in the very near future. Eighty-seven percent said they are “going to or (are) considering” the purchase of a firearm in the near future.

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Among those taking our poll, there was also an overwhelming sense that some action by the Obama administration is inevitable.

91% believe that the President will use an Executive order to enact a gun ban if Congress will not
89% are worried that gun confiscation will be attempted before years end
98% say they will not willingly surrender their firearms if confiscation is ordered
64% have purchase ammunition in the past three months
45% have purchased a firearm in the past six months

A sizable number of gun-owning voters in TheBlaze audience are also very clear on how they plan to deal with politicians who vote to compromise the Second Amendment.

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That’s a 97% “yes” to one of the “most-answered” questions in our poll. Members of the House and Senate up for re-election in the 2014 mid-terms would be wise to take note of voter sentiment in cases like this.

The survey also showed an overwhelming lack of interest in any form of government monitoring of firearms and firearm sales.

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94% do not want gun sales monitored by the government.
96% also said no thanks to putting a tracking chip in guns
93% think the Feds do not belong at gun shows
83% oppose mandatory checkups on gun licenses like there are for driver’s licenses
76% don’t want gun show sales monitored by local police or governments

Our survey also confirmed what is probably expected of a group that strongly supports gun ownership:

99% believe that banning assault rifles will not prevent violent crime (In a separate question only 6% supported the reinstatement)
99% also believe that disarming law-abiding citizens will not reduce violent crime

What we found surprising is that Gallup’s recent survey on the possibility of reinstating a ban on assault rifles (taken after the Sandy Hook murders) showed no real increase in popular support for this action. A majority of America is still against such a ban.

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The massive response to our poll proved what many on our editorial staff strongly suspected: TheBlaze audience is filled with staunch defenders of the right to “keep and bear arms.” And that right is also supported by members of our audience who do not own a gun.

On Tuesday of this week, Vice President Joe Biden is expected to meet with President Obama and present his suggestions for taking action on access to guns and the rights of gun owners in America. TheBlaze has reported that NRA President David Keene does not believe legislation that would ban assault rifles will pass. Keene is concerned (as are Blaze readers) that Mr. Obama will use the power of Executive Order to do whatever he wants to do on guns.

Related:

Biden To Give Obama Gun Recommendations

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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Comments (257)

kickagrandma
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 8:02am
Want the correct definition of “assault weapon/s”? obum and the mighty congress.
Those should be banned in THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. imho

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Tickdog
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 8:00am
interesting

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Ralleo
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 7:56am
I love the people who try to say “well the government has drones and tanks and everything else. If the population rebels those drones will just take out everybody”.

We have plenty of civilian model airplane and helicopter enthusiasts in this country who would only need to strap a gun or bomb to their aircraft with a remote camera to achieve roughly the same effect. Basically what I am getting at is the good ol’ American ingenuity in the face of adversity. We WILL find a way to fight back. This government is OUR’S. The country in the end is not going to be taken over by socialists who would turn us into cowering European serfs.

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Fonz777
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 7:49am
solve the immigrant problem by treating illegals like law abiding citizens – with guns… treat law abiding citizens like criminals WHAT MANAGEMENT

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gwiii
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 7:44am
I am amazed at the number of respondents to this survey. More importantly 100% believe in the right to keep and bare arms. It makes me proud to be an American, and ashamed of our government.

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marssnw
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 7:40am
I think what Obummer really wants to do is take our weapons and put them in the hands of terrorist and drug cartels. Just look at fast and furious. Lets not forget he also plans on giving hundreds of planes and tanks to the muslim terrorist groups in Egypt. Basically arm the barbarians and disarm the law abiding citizens? This man wants to cause complete anarchy. He wants to disarm the American people so that it will be easier for our enemies to attack. You know why America is never attacked. Its because the enemy knows that the citizens are armed. They also know we have a kick **** military.

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- suzykistaken
  Posted on January 15, 2013 at 2:09pm
  More citizens should think the way you do..
  
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bikerdogred1
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 7:22am
Just like obamacare the dirtbag democrats will rig any election to suit their purpose and the so called free people will go along with it,FOOLS.

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PIGSWILLNEVERFLY
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 6:53am
Sheriff’s are the TOP Constitutional officers in every region. This Kentucky Sheriff takes a Stand on Gun Control – posted on 1/14/13. County Sheriff’s have authority OVER Feds. Time to know your local sheriffs.

http://www.theconservativetreehouse.com

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ArmedAndReallyPissed
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 6:42am
Guns have only two Enemies; Rust and Politicians.

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Apple Bite
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 6:31am
Which reminds me, I need to re-up my membership with the NRA…

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hogwired
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 5:54am
Our govt. is waging war on women by wanting to take away their 2nd amendment rights. Now they will be defenseless from rapists, abusive ex husbands, etc.

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liltexasgal
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 5:46am
As a conservative woman, if I am marginalized anymore, I’m afraid that I will disappear.

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liltexasgal
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 5:31am
I don’t think that 71% of blaze readers are male.

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- No Grass
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 7:06am
  @LilTexasGal
  You are correct Maam. My wife and her friends read TheBlaze, but don’t have an account or interact with the few polls. There are many women where I work that read TheBlaze, but again don’t have accounts nor comment.
  
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chicago76
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 5:04am
The right to keep and bear arms is our most basic right to protect our children. All our constitutional rights were placed there to protect our children.

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EODGhost
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 4:51am
Well, Mr. Obama. Too quote your own words. “The people have spoken”

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Guitar Master
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 3:08am
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
From THE REPORTER
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LISTEN UP YOU GOSSIPERS !!

“They” want debate on this issue and you fools are giving it to them. “They” want confusion, second doubts and mistrust among the population and YOU are giving it to them.

THERE IS NOT DEBATING THE 2ND AMENDMENT. I’ts the law of the land, don’t allow them to “control” the topic/s.

On the other side. . . . Mr. Obama got his health care, he got his NDAA, he got his car company (GM), he got his way on just about 100% of the issues and guess what? He’s going to get his way on this gun ban – one way or the other – he’s going to get his way.

THE REAL DEBATE SHOULD BE ABOUT WHAT WE ARE GOING TO DO ABOUT IT ONCE IT HAPPENS ? That’s the biggie.

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decendentof56
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:50am
TWICE, Obama (as a state Sen in Ill) OPPOSED A LAW preventing homeowners from being prosecuted for using a Gun in self-defense.
Fact check, you say?….OK!
12/29/2003- for the second straight night, 31 y/o Morio L. Billings, while AWOL from the Army, “visited” the home of Hale DeMar, 54 in Wilmette, a suburb of Chicago.
The night before, Billings had stolen a Sony PlayStation 2, a TV set, and DeMars BMW X5 SUV. On the set of keys, of course, were the door keys. DeMars had not had time to replace the locks, so on “visit” two, Billings was able to walk right in.
Unfortunately for him, DeMars had set the alarm, AND gotten a .38 cal handgun from his safe. Upon hearing the alarm go off, DeMars went downstairs, saw a figure in the darkened dining-room, and shot. Billings survived, escaped in DeMars SUV,but was arrested. Billings was masked, btw.

Even though Cook Co.’s St .attorney’s office said DeMar’s action was self defense, he was fined for an expired ID card. Later, DeMar’s was ARRESTED and charged with misdeamor’s for the shooting. County prosecuter’s dropped all charges.
March-2004:
The Ill. senate passed SB 2165 (38-20), which asserted the right of citizen’s to protect themselves against home invasions. Obama’s vote was a ‘nay’. Gov Blagojevich vetoed the bill.
But on Nov. 9, 2004, the Illinois Senate voted to override the veto by 40-18. Obama was one of the 18 who voted against the override. Any other questions?

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Heather Cocolin
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:50am
Hey Blaze! Love y’all.
Don’t forget everyone.
Guns Across America
January 19, 2013
http://www.examiner.com/article/guns-across-america-rallies-being-organized-for-saturday-jan-19th-2013?cid=rss

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sasquatch08
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:43am
Two things:

The question “Should every home have a gun?” is poorly phrased. I answered “No” because I am aware that there are some households that do not want a gun, forcing them to have one would be un-American and dangerous, since they would refuse to learn how to use it properly.

The Gallup poll showing a slight drop in respondents who “Have a gun in the home” and a slight uptick in those who do not, can almost certainly be answered by the paranoia that this Administration has fostered.

Some people would answer that question “No” or “None of your darn business”, because with all these idiot politicians talking about confiscation, they don’t want to admit they have a gun or guns.

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Lordchamp
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:32am
Folks, go and do some reading BY the Founders before you comment so that you are sure you are correct in what you say.

It’s very obvious that many of you have no idea what the intent of the Founders were pertaining to the 2nd Amendment. Some are just a bit twisted around in what you think. Get the facts. Isn’t your Country and your freedom worth at least that much effort?

One of the best articles I’ve read in a while that would be an easy place to start for FACTS directly from the mouths of the Founders is here:

http://www.bob-owens.com/2013/01/forget-bans-where-are-my-constitutionally-protected-suppressed-machine-guns/

From there it’s easy to the the information if you care enough to be informed. Of course, if you are just going to disregard the facts of history anyways why waste the time. Otherwise, any logical, common sense person cannot deny the meaning of the 2nd Amendment and the Founders intent.

It’s plain English.

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CommonSense41
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:28am
“Guns didn’t kill six million Jews, but their government did. Gun control made the Holocaust possible,” read one demonstrator’s poster, according to The Saratogian.

Read more: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/01/13/gun-rights-supporters-protesters-square-off-in-ny/#ixzz2HvdpUxCN

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Mr.buff1959
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:25am
To an sure your question @S.c.d . Yes we have the right to manufacture or poses any and all weapons we choose. We do not have the right to use them to expand our control of other people

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2ndOpinion
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:23am
For the 2nd Amendment to function as intended, the citizens should have whatever law enforcement and military troops have, or vice versa. In the day it was written, the arms carried by citizens and military were the same.

The 2nd Amendment uses the term, “arms” which, in thefreedictionary.com definition also includes (Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) weapons collectively. I don’t think we need artillery and RPG’s. So long as our ‘arms’ are equal, we have the advantage in numbers.

When you give up your arms, your government no longer serves you, it rules you.

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raydg
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:22am
This poll verifies what I suspected all along that we are staunch believers in the 2nd Amendment. I myself am totally opposed to any background check for the purchase of a firearm. One reason is that this allows a government to create a database that the Feds can get their hands on to where people who applied for a firearm live. What part of “shall not be infringed.” do people not understand? Don’t mess with the Constitution.

However I do believe that Obama will issue an executive order to outlaw the private ownership of firearms. But what he or any other liberals do not understand is that there will be another civil war if they do try to enforce that order

Another thing they do not understand is that our rights come from God and not from man. We need to reclaim our God-given rights.

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katzkiner
Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:16am
The sad thing is while they have you stirred up about gun control they are planning amnesty for at least 11 million illegals with about 4 family members each. This will finish off America and it can be called the North American Union from now on. Adios gringo.

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- Talmid of Yeshua
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 1:38am
  You are sadly correct. America as a Judeo-Christian, pro-freedom white country is over. We will fall into third-world status and be overran by minorities by 2038. And I’m getting that year from the U.S. Census Bureau.
  
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- mercenary4freedom
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 2:01am
  Here a good site…LEARN & RETURN.
  
  https://www.youtube.com/user/wildernessoutfitters?feature=watch
  
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- Marine 1
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 2:10am
  “Our forefathers left us a free government which is a miracle of faith — strong, durable, marvelously workable. Yet is can remain so only as long as we understand it, believe in it, devote ourselves to it, and, when necessary, fight for it.”
  
  (Ezra Taft Benson, June 2, 1978)
  
  http://www.ff.org/why-the-founders-matter-securing-the-blessing-of-liberty-to-ourselves-and-our-posterity/
  
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- 000degrees
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 7:28am
  I do not see any surprises here. I think that we have validated ( in the minds of the current admin ) why they have an internet kill switch in place. The blaze will be in the top five of the reasons they will have to “protect the public” when the plug gets pulled……
  
  …all enemies, foreign or domestic……. Semper Fi
  
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- Bum thrower
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 8:08am
  I’m all for ‘amnesty’ IF, and that’s a BiG “IF”; ‘if you are granted ‘amnesty’ you can not apply for or become a citizen for 25 years; if you are convicted of ONE felony or THREE misdemeanors, your ‘amnesty’ is revolked and you will be sumarily deported AFTER you have served 100% of your sentance.
  
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- MittensKittens
  Posted on January 14, 2013 at 8:16am
  98% will not give up their guns if a mandatory gun confiscation is enacted…Glad to hear I’m in the “98%”…the other 2% are the occu-poopers and liberals!
  
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