Majority dissatisfied with US gun laws, policies: poll

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill


BY JORDAN WILLIAMS - 02/19/21 09:32 AM EST

A majority of Americans are dissatisfied with gun laws and policies in the U.S., according to a Gallup poll released on Friday.

The survey of 547 adults found that 56 percent say they are dissatisfied with U.S. gun laws and policies, compared to 42 percent who say they are satisfied with gun laws.

Sixty-nine percent of Republicans or Republican-leaning independents are more satisfied with U.S. gun laws, while 22 percent of Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents say they are satisfied with gun laws.

In addition, 41 percent of the public say they are dissatisfied with current gun laws and want them to be stricter, while 8 percent say they are dissatisfied and want them less strict and 7 percent are dissatisfied but want them to remain the same.

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[samsingh]

1. the majority needs to vote repugs out of office at all levels so things can get fixed

see Texas for what happens when republicans are left in charge.

and cruz for how invested repugs are in helping those fools who vote repug.

[LiberalArkie]

2. Majority of Americans are dissatisfied with gun laws and policies is a dangerous poll

In the south the majority is not happy with current laws. The majority believe that their should not be any laws or policies concerning firearms at all.

[Turin_C3PO]

3. But even when polls get more specific

it’s clear that a large majority of Americans support sensible gun control including the assault weapons ban and universal background checks.

[LiberalArkie]

4. I know, I have several friends that say that sensible gun controls would be nice as long as they

don't "touch my firearms". Since they have all the hunting weapons and toys like the ar-15 etc. They only thing I can think they might want controlled are tanks and missiles.

[Polybius]

12. But those who want more gun laws aren't vocal about it on Election Day

The 40% who oppose gun laws vote, which is why we can never pass another assault weapons bill.

[pandr32]

5. "7 percent are dissatisfied but want them to remain the same."

?????????
What would you call that group?

[Gore1FL]

6. I was just about to post about that very quote.

"I hate how things are but change is scary" is a weird way to live life.

[pandr32]

8. It is

Why fix broken things? Mend relationships? Try a new tack?
These people aren't even bothering to function as citizens at all--good or bad.

[Evolve Dammit]

15. The "Know Nothings" are baaack. Actual party in the 1800's

[pandr32]

17. I'm going to have to look them up!

[BlueWavePsych]

7. Canada expected to pass sweeping gun legislation that includes banning handguns

https://thehill.com/policy/international/americas/539098-canada-expected-to-pass-sweeping-gun-legislation-including

[oldsoftie]

9. Misleading headline. It would allow municipalities to ban handguns, not the country.

And we already know how well those laws work.

All in favor of red flag laws though. As long as there are protections in place to prevent abuse by a disgruntled person.

[LanternWaste]

14. Not misleading. Inclusive language.

[pandr32]

10. I grew up in Canada

Hunting rifles and shotguns are often in households for hunting and security. There are cougars and bear. My mom shot a bear once.

Our dad taught us how to shoot when we were children and insisted we respect guns to the point of not allowing us to point our toy pistols at each other in play--instead point and shoot at imaginary outlaws. If we did point at anyone real he would take our toy cap pistols away. It never happened because we teamed up and went after our imaginary enemies.

We (family) kept a shotgun at the door of the house (for security) full of first--salt, and then bird shot. Our dad was pretty sure nobody would continue to try to come in uninvited after the salt. We all knew how to use it.

Why do people want handguns?

[roamer65]

19. If I remember right, didn't PM Chretien try a long gun registry a few years back?

Very few complied and I think it was eventually ended.

Handguns are a whole different beast.

[pandr32]

24. 1995 I think

I don't have a problem with legal registry of guns, but obviously many people do.
Handguns "are a whole different beast" and so are military style semi-automatic weapons.

[twodogsbarking]

11. Gun control is a divisive topic

partly due to misinformation, mostly on purpose. News sources sensationalize it. Free press isn't always true press.

[PSPS]

23. "Divisive" only under our minority rule. Huge majorities of actual people want restrictive gun laws.

[hack89]

27. But as long as there is a Senate that is irrelevant

If the Democrats want a meaningful majority in the Senate we have to win in pro-gun states. Look no further than the failure of the AWB after Sandy Hook - it was a Democratic lead Senate that killed it.

[azureblue]

13. A lot of the issues

could be addressed by initiating a simple proficiency for purpose test. IOW, stationery or moving target proficiency. Much like a road test for a driver's license.

I would prefer additional training, like if you are buying a firearm for home defense then you should be trained on how to use it for that purpose, and trained under stress. If you are buying a firearm for hunting ducks then a simple round of skeet shooting should do.

In my experience, the nut cases don't want to wait and go through practical testing and a lot of them are lousy shots anyway.

[Evolve Dammit]

16. Founders made second amendment when a musket was the gun. I'm fine with single shot. All you need.

[oldsoftie]

21. If the law was passed before multiple round weapons were invented, maybe so.

I dont know about Canada, but in the US there are tens of millions of handguns. Making them illegal wont do a thing. The cows out of the barn. Its like banning nukes. You never REALLY know if everyone destroyed ALL of them.

[Evolve Dammit]

25. Probably right. The FBI has imposed restrictions on alcohol, machine guns, etc. Could do it again?

Historically, bans on various things perceived to be a threat to the public were cracked down on. In this case, why does anyone need high capacity magazines and semi-auto to hunt (other than people)?

[jorgevlorgan]

18. It is not politically advantageous to keep things the way they are.

Ban the fucking guns, stop the bloodshed.

[roamer65]

20. I'd like to see sales allowed for only rifles, shotguns and revolvers.

Semi-automatics should be highly restricted or banned for some models.

[hack89]

22. The problem is gun control is not a priority to most Dem voters.

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which is why it did not play a major role in the last election. Voters want it but it is not a make or break issue for most so Dem candidates play it safe and ignore the issue in all but the most Democratic states.

[oldsoftie]

26. Thats a great point. nt