This graph details the most significant reasons for owning a modern sporting rifle (MSR) in the United States in 2010. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 = not important and 10 = very important, respondents attributed a value of 8.91 to recreational target shooting.
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Reasons for owning a modern sporting rifle 2010
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This graph details the most significant reasons for owning a modern sporting rifle (MSR) in the United States in 2010. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 = not important and 10 = very important, respondents attributed a value of 8.91 to recreational target shooting.
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| 1 = Not important & 10 = Very important | |
|---|---|
| Recreational target shooting | 8.91 |
| Home defense | 7.74 |
| Collecting | 6.28 |
| Varmint hunting | 6.23 |
| Competition shooting | 4.48 |
| Big Game Hunting | 4.15 |
| Professional Use / Job related | 2.41 |
| 1 = Not important & 10 = Very important | |
|---|---|
| Recreational target shooting | 8.91 |
| Home defense | 7.74 |
| Collecting | 6.28 |
| Varmint hunting | 6.23 |
| Competition shooting | 4.48 |
| Big Game Hunting | 4.15 |
| Professional Use / Job related | 2.41 |
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This graph details the most significant reasons for owning a modern sporting rifle (MSR) in the United States in 2010. On a scale of 1 to 10, where 1 = not important and 10 = very important, respondents attributed a value of 8.91 to recreational target shooting.
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- Release date
- December 2010
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- August 15. - November 15., 2010
- Number of respondents
- 7,345 respondents
- Age group
- 8-19 years
- Special properties
- Respondents own at least one modern sporting rifle (MSR)
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Survey participation was promoted via online banner ads on various websites, blogs and e-newsletters geared toward firearm ownership and hunting.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- August 15. - November 15., 2010
- Number of respondents
- 7,345 respondents
- Age group
- 8-19 years
- Special properties
- Respondents own at least one modern sporting rifle (MSR)
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
- Survey participation was promoted via online banner ads on various websites, blogs and e-newsletters geared toward firearm ownership and hunting.
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