[therut]

Where is this 3% of population owning 50% of firearms new taking point coming from???

[upchuck]

I ignore stuff like this if it’s not sourced. Therein lies a problem: you can make any claims you want and you won’t be challenged.

[Freedom56v2]

Where is the talking point coming from:

NPR article about a survey....Harvard and Northeastern University

http://www.npr.org/2016/09/20/494765559/nearly-half-of-guns-in-u-s-owned-by-3-percent-of-population-study-finds

[Freedom56v2]

3% own 50% of firearms... VERY MISLEADING TALKING POINT....

Better stat would be what percentage or number of the US population owns a firearm...I think the reporting is low because of the gungrabber in chief in the Whitehut from 2008-2016.

1 in 3 Americans owns a gun

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/one-three-americans-own-guns-culture-factor-study-finds-n384031

Gallop estimates % of households with firearm: 39%, Range: 36% to 42% lower than previous years...but again gungrabber at 1600 PA Ave.

66% of gunowners own more than one.
http://www.pewsocialtrends.org/2017/06/22/americas-complex-relationship-with-guns/

[MarkL]

Where is this 3% of population owning 50% of firearms new taking point coming from???

I seem to recall reading that about 50% of all homes have one or more guns in them.

It wouldn't surprise me if the number used is completely made up. It is after all, being promoted by the National Bull$#1t Corporation.

Mark