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
Graphic: Jan Diehm/The Guardian