Survey Reveals Rising Gun Ownership Among Republican Women

Gun ownership in the U.S. has remained steady around 30%, but there is a notable increase among Republican women, with ownership rising from 19% in 2007-2012 to 33% in 2019-2024. In contrast, Democratic men have seen a decline in ownership, down to 29%, and independent men also experienced a drop to 39%. The gender gap in gun ownership persists, with 43% of men and only 20% of women owning firearms, although the gap has narrowed from 30 points to 23 points in recent years. The political polarization surrounding gun ownership has intensified, with the gap between Republican and Democratic ownership rising from 16 points to 28 points over the same period. Personal protection is cited as a primary reason for ownership, and perceptions of gun accessibility have shifted among Democrats. Overall, the data suggests that political affiliation is increasingly influencing gun ownership trends in the U.S.