U.S. main reasons to own a gun 2023

According to a survey conducted in 2023, 72 percent of gun owners in the United States cited protection as a major reason for owning a gun. In comparison, seven percent said that a major reason they owned a gun in that year was for their job.

Share of U.S. gun owners with various major reasons for owning a gun in the United States in 2023

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Release date

August 2023

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Region

United States

Survey time period

June 5 to 11, 2023

Number of respondents

5,115 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

Data only includes respondents who answered "a major reason" for each category.

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