As of July 2024, Democrats were more in favor of making gun laws more strict than Republicans. There was also wide support for stricter gun laws from Independents.
This survey was conducted shortly after former President Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at a rally, during which a bullet grazed his ear. While Trump was unharmed, one spectator was killed by the gunman, and others injured.
Level of support for various gun control measures in the United States 2024, by party identification
Characteristic
Democrat
Republican
Independent
Make gun laws more strict
85%
23%
42%
No change
8%
29%
30%
Make gun laws less strict
4%
20%
12%
Not sure
4%
9%
15%
0%20%40%60%80%100%
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