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Suppose research proves that more legal restrictions on handguns would increase violent crime. Which of these two reactions would be closer to your position:
Support for handgun limits if proven to increase crime · Asked in 1 wave, 2004 · 839 responses · weighted estimates computed from individual responses
| Group | Would change mind and oppose more restrictions | Would still support more restrictions | n | MoE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 34% | 66% | 839 | ±4 | |
| Urban | 28% | 72% | 273 | ±7 | |
| Suburban | 37% | 63% | 393 | ±6 | |
| Rural |
General Social Survey 2004 · US adults 18+ living in households (English, and Spanish since 2006). Shares of people who gave an answer. n is unweighted; ± is the 95% margin of error at 50% from the weighted effective sample. Groups with an effective sample under 50 are grayed; under 20, hidden.
| Poll | Field dates | Mode | Respondents | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Social Survey 2004 | 2004-08-18 to 2005-01-04 | face to face | 2,812 | 839 |
| 37% |
| 63% |
| 173 |
| ±9 |