Historically, men have always owned firearms at higher rates than women. However, in 2024, women are catching up. Our latest publication examines the fastest-growing demographic of gun owners and gun ownership by gender trends over time.
Here are some of the highlights from our findings:
- In 2024, 40% of men own firearms.
- In 2024, 25% of women own firearms.
- Male support for gun ownership has increased by 30% since 2001, while female support for gun ownership has decreased by 8%.
Gun ownership in America is much more prominent than in other countries. However, our findings show that men are less likely to own guns, while more women are more likely.