This statistic shows the percentage of Americans who personally own a gun in 2011 sorted by their preferred political view. In 2011, 41 percent of respondents who defined themselves as Republicans or leaned towards the Republican point of view stated they personally own a gun.
Share of Americans who personally own a gun, by their political affiliation in 2011
Characteristic
Share of respondents with a gun
Republican / lean Republican
41%
Democratic / lean Democratic
28%
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Gallup. (October 26, 2011). Share of Americans who personally own a gun, by their political affiliation in 2011 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved February 18, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/221695/share-of-americans-who-personally-own-a-gun-by-political-affiliation/
Gallup. "Share of Americans who personally own a gun, by their political affiliation in 2011." Chart. October 26, 2011. Statista. Accessed February 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/221695/share-of-americans-who-personally-own-a-gun-by-political-affiliation/
Gallup. (2011). Share of Americans who personally own a gun, by their political affiliation in 2011. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: February 18, 2025. https://www.statista.com/statistics/221695/share-of-americans-who-personally-own-a-gun-by-political-affiliation/
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Share of Americans who personally own a gun, by their political affiliation in 2011 [Graph], Gallup, October 26, 2011. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/221695/share-of-americans-who-personally-own-a-gun-by-political-affiliation/
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