About 6 million Americans reported carrying a loaded handgun daily in 2019 — up from 3 million in 2015, a new study finds. Around 16 million reported doing so at least once a month.
did not include research on gun violence.The majority of people who carry loaded weapons, seven of 10, said they do so as protection against other people.
Approximately 16 million adult handgun owners reported carrying a loaded weapon at least once in a given month, compared to 9 million in 2015.Yes, and : The study found state regulations appear to impact those numbers, with a smaller proportion of handgun owners carrying in states that have more restrictive regulations.
In less restrictive states — also called "shall issue" or "must issue" states — authorities have little discretion over whether to issue concealed carry permits.and required to furnish a permit to people who pass a background check.in the U.S. in 2021. Among them, 7.5 million purchased a gun for the first time between 2019 and 2021.
Concealed carry permits increased by 2.3% in 2022 compared to last year even though nearly half the states enacted
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