Gallup Poll Shows Declining Support for Gun Bans

Recent Gallup polls indicate a significant decline in American support for gun control measures, particularly handgun bans, which now stand at just 20%. Democratic support for such bans has dropped sharply, from 49% last year to only 33% this year, reflecting a broader trend of decreasing enthusiasm among Independents and Democrats for strict gun laws. Similarly, support for an assault weapons ban has also fallen to 52%, down from 61% in 2019. The decline in public support comes despite previous calls for more stringent gun laws from President Biden and Vice President Harris during their campaigns. Harris's personal embrace of gun ownership has contributed to her perceived disconnect with mainstream Democratic views on gun control. Overall, 56% of Americans still favor stricter gun laws, but the partisan divide suggests shifting political landscapes as the 2024 election approaches.