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But the poor results for background checks suggest that public opinion may not be the unequivocal ally of gun control that the polling makes it seem.

Many of the latest polls on universal background checks for gun buyers show support at or near 90%. Nearly all were done in 2019. One recent poll, in March 2021, shows support at 84%.

Why Polling on Gun Control Gets It Wrong In surveys, voters say they want gun safety measures. Their votes follow a different pattern.

The polling is clear: Americans want background checks Over the years, polls have consistently revealed broad support for common-sense gun laws, especially background checks for firearm sales.

Senators from five states have seen their approval ratings fall since voting against gun legislation, according to PPP.

President Trump says he supports "really intelligent background checks." It's unclear what exactly that means, but support for universal background checks is near universal among Americans.

An overwhelming majority of Americans questioned in a poll conducted one day after the mass shooting at an elementary school in Texas supports background checks on all gun sales. The survey from Mo… ...

Washington, D.C. — A new national Public Policy Polling survey of gun owners finds overwhelming support for background checks and a higher likelihood of supporting political candidates who move ...

Cheaper and more flexible polling methods will allow researchers to study the nuances of public opinion more regularly, providing better insight into what Americans want politicians to do once ...

Do 90% of Americans Want Universal Background Checks? A number of polls taken over the years show that the vast majority of Americans support universal background checks for those wanting to buy guns.