Public views on Gun Control and Mental Healthcare Survey

1. Which comment do you feel is most correct? Choose one answer.

Which comment do you feel is most correct? Choose one answer. Mass murders in the U.S. could best be reduced by improved mental healthcare.

Mass murders in the U.S. could best be reduced by implementing gun control.

Mass murders in the U.S. are going to occur due to the nature of the world today.

Mass murders in the U.S. could best be reduced by armed vigilance.

2. Would you support increased Federal/State funding for mental health care?

Would you support increased Federal/State funding for mental health care? Yes

3. The second amendment reads, "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." What do you feel is the purpose of this amendment? Choose one or more answers.

The second amendment reads, "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed." What do you feel is the purpose of this amendment? Choose one or more answers. overthrow the government should it become oppressive

national defense against invaders

personal self-defense

hunting

recreation (target & sport shooting)

4. How do you feel about the Second Amendment? Choose one answer.

How do you feel about the Second Amendment? Choose one answer. It is integral to the constitution and our freedom. It must be preserved.

It is antiquated and irrelevant today and should be repealed.

It is still important, but should be revised/amended.

I am undecided or have no opinion.

5. Would you support legislation to require all gun sales and/or ownership transfers to be tracked by the government? In some states, private second-hand sales of guns are not tracked.

Would you support legislation to require all gun sales and/or ownership transfers to be tracked by the government? In some states, private second-hand sales of guns are not tracked. Yes

6. Should gun ownership require a license (similar to a driver's license, with testing on gun safety)?

Should gun ownership require a license (similar to a driver's license, with testing on gun safety)? Yes

7. Should guns be classed into categories, with increasingly more stringent requirements for ownership based on the potential for mass harm? (Similar to Australia's gun laws)

Should guns be classed into categories, with increasingly more stringent requirements for ownership based on the potential for mass harm? (Similar to Australia's gun laws) Yes

8. Would you support legislation allowing teachers (with training) to carry firearms in the classroom?

Would you support legislation allowing teachers (with training) to carry firearms in the classroom? Yes

9. What is your gender?

What is your gender? Female

Male

10. What is your age?

What is your age? Under 18

18 to 24

25 to 34

35 to 44

45 to 54

55 to 64

65 to 74

75 to 84

85 or older