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Cnn Instant Poll

CNN Instant Poll: Majority of Americans Support Background Checks for Gun Buyers

Key Findings

A CNN Instant Poll conducted on November 14-15, 2022, found that a majority of Americans support background checks for gun buyers, with 81% expressing support for legislation requiring a background check for all gun sales, including private sales and gun shows.

Partisan Divide

The poll results show a significant partisan divide on the issue, with 93% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans supporting universal background checks.

Impact on Gun Violence

The poll also found that a majority of Americans (71%) believe that universal background checks would be effective in reducing gun violence, with 44% saying it would be “very effective” and 27% saying it would be “somewhat effective.”

Additional Findings

• 86% of Americans support background checks for gun purchases at gun shows.
• 84% support background checks for private gun sales.
• 73% believe that background checks should be expanded to include mental health information.
• Only 23% of Americans oppose universal background checks.

Implications

The poll results indicate strong public support for universal background checks, highlighting the potential for bipartisan agreement on gun control measures aimed at reducing gun violence in the United States.