Decrease in gun ownership driven by men

Percentage who own a firearm

42%

32%

Male

Since the 1980, the estimated percentage of female gun owners has fluctuated between 9–14%. Experts say the change below is not meaningful.

12%

Female

9%

1994

2015

42%

32%

Male

Since the 1980, the estimated percentage of female gun owners has fluctuated between 9–14%. Experts say the change below is not meaningful.

12%

Female

9%

2015

1994

Source: "The Stock and Flow of US Firearms: Results from the 2015 National Firearm Survey"
Graphic: Jan Diehm/The Guardian