mauserme Posted November 18, 2021 at 01:11 AM Share Posted November 18, 2021 at 01:11 AM https://www.forbes.com/sites/roberthart/2021/11/17/american-support-for-handgun-ban-hits-record-low-as-gun-violence-sales-soar-during-pandemic-poll-finds/?sh=1032e2b49663 Support For Handgun Ban Hits Record Low As Gun Violence, Sales Soar During Pandemic, Poll Finds Robert Hart Forbes Staff TOPLINE Americans’ support for a complete ban on handguns is the lowest on record, according to a new Gallup poll, part of a wider dip in support for stricter gun control measures as gun sales, violent crime and gun violence soared during the Covid-19 pandemic. KEY FACTS Less than one in five (19%) Americans supported a complete ban on handguns in the U.S., except for police and authorized persons, according to the poll of 823 adults living in all 50 states, conducted between October 1 and 19. It’s the lowest level of support since Gallup began polling the issue in 1980 and down six points from last year, the poll found. While no political party surveyed indicated majority support for a ban on handguns, Gallup found marked political differences—40% of Democrats were in favor compared to just 14% of Independents and 6% of Republicans—with the overall drop in support “largely attributable to political independents,” which has fallen 16 points since 2019. A slim majority of Americans support stricter gun control laws—52%—the poll found, the lowest point since 2014 and down from 67% in 2018 after the Parkland, Florida school shooting. Political differences are more stark regarding support for stricter gun laws, Gallup found, and near unanimous support from Democrats (91%) contrasts with less than half (45%) of Independents and fewer than a quarter (24%) of Republicans. While more Democrats and Republicans supported stricter gun control laws this year—rising 6 and 2 points, respectively—a 15-point drop in support from Independents, coupled with a 14-point drop among Republicans the year before, drove the overall level of support down. ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted November 18, 2021 at 02:13 AM Share Posted November 18, 2021 at 02:13 AM A nice bit of optimistic news.... I think this deserves a beer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconSorcerer Posted November 18, 2021 at 01:22 PM Share Posted November 18, 2021 at 01:22 PM don't recognize the handgun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty425 Posted November 18, 2021 at 01:49 PM Share Posted November 18, 2021 at 01:49 PM It's a Makarov. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiliconSorcerer Posted November 18, 2021 at 01:59 PM Share Posted November 18, 2021 at 01:59 PM On 11/18/2021 at 7:49 AM, Scotty425 said: It's a Makarov. Thanks, I've never seen one with the angle lock and the serial but it looks to be true. I've only see those on the junk tables, but I think they actually don't suck Don't think I have one, but can't swear to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagSlap Posted November 18, 2021 at 02:34 PM Share Posted November 18, 2021 at 02:34 PM On 11/18/2021 at 7:59 AM, SiliconSorcerer said: Thanks, I've never seen one with the angle lock and the serial but it looks to be true. I've only see those on the junk tables, but I think they actually don't suck Don't think I have one, but can't swear to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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