by Ammo.com News Staff at Ammo.com
Report Highlights
- Gun ownership in America increased 28% from 1994 to 2023
- It is estimated that there are 393 million civilian-owned firearms in the U.S.
- There are 6.06 million registered civilian firearms in America
- Estimates show that 82,880,000 people own at least one firearm in 2023
- Women’s firearm ownership increased by 177.8% in the past years
- Gun ownership increased more among Hispanics than any other demographic between 2017-2023 (33%)
- Gun ownership declined by 22% in the 18-29 age group over the past six years
- One out of every 20 adults in the U.S. purchased a firearm for the first time during the pandemic
As the political climate heats up surrounding gun control and legislation, more Americans are buying firearms today than six years ago. In the past twenty years, gun ownership has risen slightly among women and Hispanics while it has decreased among men.