New Poll Shows Gun Owners Want More Restrictions but Lack Trust in Government
New Poll Shows Gun Owners Want More Restrictions but Lack Trust in Government

New Poll Shows Gun Owners , Want More Restrictions, but Lack Trust in Government.

NPR reports a new poll indicates the majority of gun owners in the United States favor some common-sense gun laws.

The survey, conducted by NPR/Ipsos, shows gun owners aren't against universal background checks... .

... or raising the minimum age to buy a gun.

But much of the gun-owning population is against bans on semiautomatic weapons, believing it could lead to restrictions on all firearms. This NPR/Ipsos survey of American gun owners shows that the majority of gun owners are supportive of moderate gun control measures... , Chris Jackson, senior vice president with Ipsos, via NPR.

... like background checks or increased age requirements... , Chris Jackson, senior vice president with Ipsos, via NPR.

... but harbor deep distrust of government suggesting the barriers that exist to more actions on guns.

, Chris Jackson, senior vice president with Ipsos, via NPR.

Nearly 80% of gun owners in the United States favor background checks for all gun sales.

Almost two-thirds of American gun owners want minimum age limits for purchasing assault rifles.

Still, only a quarter of gun owners trusts the government to enact responsible gun laws