National Poll Report for IOG Sept 2014
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Statements<br />
I would be willing to pay more<br />
in taxes to increase police pay<br />
to attract quality officers<br />
I do all that I can to avoid police<br />
officers<br />
I have taught children or my<br />
own children to avoid police<br />
officers<br />
Based on all I know or have<br />
heard, African-Americans are<br />
justified when they report<br />
fearing the police<br />
Strongly<br />
Agree<br />
Somewhat<br />
Agree<br />
Somewhat<br />
Disagree<br />
Strongly<br />
Disagree<br />
Unsure<br />
or N/A<br />
15.6 45.3 19.0 13.6 6.6<br />
12.3 220 26.6 34.8 4.3<br />
4.9 6.6 17.9 54.4 16.2<br />
16.6 31.0 24.1 18.7 9.7<br />
GUN CONTROL / OWNERSHIP<br />
History of Ownership<br />
In the next survey section, researchers collected current views of Americans on issues related<br />
to gun / firearm controls and ownership.<br />
Just over one-quarter of Americans surveyed, 26.8%, indicated they own a hand gun(s),<br />
rifle(s), assault weapon(s), or shot gun(s). Another 70.2% (59.4% among Southern state<br />
respondents) suggested they do not. Results are presented here. Multiple responses were<br />
accepted.<br />
Type of Firearms Owned<br />
70.2<br />
59.4<br />
30.8<br />
21.1<br />
21.1<br />
15.2 [VALUE] [VALUE]<br />
13.7<br />
16.5<br />
HAND GUN(S) RIFLES(S) ASSAULT WEAPON(S) SHOT GUN(S) OWN NONE<br />
USA South<br />
Institute of Government <strong>Poll</strong>ing Center Page 22
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