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Cassandra McBride

The Decline in Gun Control Support: How Many Americans Want Stricter Gun Laws in 2024?
Report Highlights: A majority of Americans (58%) favor stricter gun control laws, while 15% believe current regulations are too restrictive. Women are more supportive of gun control (64%) compared to men (51%), who are more skeptical. Younger adults (18-29) show strong support at 62%, but this decreases with age. Support is highest among …

Gun Facts in the U.S. 2024: The Reality of Firearms in America
The United States is not only known for having some of the most intriguing politicians but is also a nation of gun owners. With more civilian-owned firearms than any other country in the world, it’s clear that guns are deeply ingrained in our culture. However, gun ownership in America isn’t …

How Many Guns In The US: All About America’s Firearms In 2024
Asking how many guns are in the U.S. is like asking how many grains of salt are in the Dead Sea—there are simply too many to count. Due to privacy rights and the right to keep and bear arms, which governments in the U.S. are bound to respect, it’s nearly …

Gun Deaths in the US: Analyzing At-Risk Demographics in 2024
Gun deaths in America are a highly publicized and politicized talking point. Unfortunately, we rarely see solution-oriented discussions, and the most at-risk demographics are often overlooked. The anti-gun lobby and American politicians speak often about children and adolescent gun deaths, while rarely speaking about the people who are actually dying. …

Accidental Shooting Statistics:A Review of Unintentional Firearm Deaths from 1979-2024
The pro-gun community has put a lot of time and effort into preventing accidental shootings in America. Unlike other firearm-related incidents, accidental shootings are a category that the pro-gun community has notably influenced over the years. Despite sensationalized headlines and ongoing advocacy for new legislation, it’s crucial to recognize that …

Gun Violence Statistics 2024:A Comprehensive Look at the Data
America has more civilian-owned guns per capita than any other country in the world. However, only 0.0084% of the country’s estimated 500,000,000 firearms are used to end a human life. “Gun violence” is a broadly defined term that encompasses the relationship between firearms and death, crime, or injuries. Unfortunately, this …

America’s Stolen Guns:A Silent Contributor to Gun Crimes in the U.S. (2024)
The issue of guns in America mainly arises from stolen firearms, as it’s uncommon for lawful gun owners to commit crimes. However, in America, being a victim of gun theft is unique because victims are often blamed for making themselves vulnerable to criminals. Key Points: 1,074,022 firearms were reported stolen …

Concealed Carry Crime Stats 2024:The Impact of Open Carry on Crime in the U.S.
As of early 2024, twenty-nine states in the United States allow individuals to carry firearms without a permit. Sixteen of these states have adopted permitless carry laws since 2019. This trend has sparked interest in how allowing concealed carry impacts crime rates. Overall, permitless carry does not appear to increase …

Worst States to be a Gun Owner (2024 Updated)
Does your state support your 2nd Amendment rights or make it exceedingly difficult to keep and bear arms? We’ve ranked the worst states to be a gun owner below. How? By analyzing each state’s current laws, upcoming laws, concealed carry guidelines, self-defense statutes, and 2A-centric taxes in order to identify …

2nd Amendment Grades for Alabama’s 2024 Political Candidates
Grading Methodology for a Candidate’s Second Amendment Stance Alabama’s candidates are graded based on their previous 2A voting records, public statements on their constituents owning firearms, and their willingness to focus on 2A issues. Given our research on this criteria, we’ve assigned the following grades to those running for office: …