New Poll Shows Gun Owners Want More Restrictions but Lack Trust in Government

New Poll Shows Gun Owners , Want More Restrictions, but Lack Trust in Government.

NPR reports a new poll indicates the majority of gun owners in the United States favor some common-sense gun laws.

The survey, conducted by NPR/Ipsos, shows gun owners aren't against universal background checks... .

... or raising the minimum age to buy a gun.

But much of the gun-owning population is against bans on semiautomatic weapons, believing it could lead to restrictions on all firearms. This NPR/Ipsos survey of American gun owners shows that the majority of gun owners are supportive of moderate gun control measures... , Chris Jackson, senior vice president with Ipsos, via NPR.

... like background checks or increased age requirements... , Chris Jackson, senior vice president with Ipsos, via NPR.

... but harbor deep distrust of government suggesting the barriers that exist to more actions on guns.

, Chris Jackson, senior vice president with Ipsos, via NPR.

Nearly 80% of gun owners in the United States favor background checks for all gun sales.

Almost two-thirds of American gun owners want minimum age limits for purchasing assault rifles.

Still, only a quarter of gun owners trusts the government to enact responsible gun laws