43% Say Stricter Gun Control Very Likely Under Obama
Forty-three percent (43%) of Americans say it is Very Likely that the Obama Administration will try to implement stricter gun control laws even though 47% see no need for such laws.
Gun Control
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March 4, 2009
June 27, 2008
Voters Agree With Court Gun Ruling and Think McCain Does Too
On the evening the Supreme Court announced its landmark decision on the Second Amendment and gun control issues, 68% of voters said they followed news coverage of the story Somewhat or Very Closely.
June 22, 2008
Voters Split on Need for Stricter Gun Control Laws, but Oppose City Handgun Ban
American voters are evenly divided on the need for stricter gun control laws but don’t think city government should have the right to prevent citizens from owning handguns in their city. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey found that 44% say stricter gun control laws while another 44% disagree and 12% are not sure. Most African-American and Hispanic voters believe stricter gun control laws are needed while a plurality (47%) of White voters disagree.
December 18, 2007
Public Remains Divided on Gun Control
In the aftermath of two separate shooting incidents in Arvada and Colorado Springs, Colorado, Americans remain evenly divided as to whether or not stricter gun control laws are needed.
June 6, 2007
Opposition to Stricter Gun Control Rebounds Following Virginia Tech Tragedy
The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey shows that 43% now believe stricter gun control laws are needed.
April 20, 2007
Following Virginia Tech Shooting, 45% Say U.S. Needs Stricter Gun Control Laws
Support for stricter gun control laws has increased following the tragedy at Virginia Tech.
